“From Survival to Strategy: Owning Your Narrative”

“From Survival to Strategy: Owning Your Narrative”

From Keep it Positive, Sweetie by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

April 19, 2026 · 55 min · Season 1 · Episode 27

About this episode

Tiffany Willis shares her journey from being a teen mom facing homelessness to becoming a Fortune 100 executive and author, emphasizing the importance of owning one's narrative.

At 14, Tiffany Willis was a teen mom facing homelessness. Today, she’s a Fortune 100 executive and author. In this episode, she shares how she rewrote her story, from being labeled and overlooked to owning her voice, her power, and her purpose. Through her journey and her new book, Own Your Narrative, Tiffany opens up about family, faith, leadership, and the mindset it takes to turn struggle into strength. Connect  @luvCrystalRenee Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Crystal Renee Hayslett

Guest: Tiffany Willis

Topics covered

  • personal narrative
  • overcoming adversity
  • leadership
  • faith
  • empowerment

Keywords

  • teen mom
  • homelessness
  • executive
  • leadership
  • mindset
  • strength
  • family
  • faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortune 100

Books & works: Own Your Narrative

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