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Guest: Christina Blacken

Host: Clarita

In this episode of Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey, we’re joined by Christina Blacken—a public speaker, writer, performer, and founder of The New Quo, a leadership development company focused on authentic leadership, behavior change, and building trust within organizations and communities.

Christina shares her journey from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur and opens up about the experiences that shaped her voice, creativity, and approach to leadership. From growing up as a Black woman in Utah to building a business rooted in storytelling and human connection, this conversation explores what it means to create impact through story telling.

We also talk about how one video led to exponential social media growth overnight but how genuine, offline relationships were still the foundation that helped grow her business and opportunities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Transitioning from employee to entrepreneur
• The power of storytelling and why your story matters
• Using personal experiences to influence and connect with others
• Reclaiming creativity and using it to navigate difficult conversations
• Building trust and creating meaningful impact through leadership
• How changing policies and uncertainty created “whiplash” for businesses and communities

Connect with Christina:

• Website: The New Quo
  
  
• Podcast: Tell It Proud Podcast
  
  
• Social Media: @christinablacken including Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn