What does it mean to build a life of impact without losing yourself in the process?
In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, host Jacqueline Johnson sits down with Trinidad and Tobago entrepreneur, author, and systems strategist Krystle Phillips for an honest conversation about leadership, visibility, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of personal identity.
As the founder of multiple businesses, including Your Equipment Suppliers (YES), Krystle has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs, farmers, and agro-processors across the Caribbean build stronger, more sustainable businesses through better systems and operational design. She is also the author of Breaking Barrels: Unparenting the Parent and Misdiagnosed: Why Micro Agro-Processors Are Set Up to Fail.
Together, Jacqueline and Krystle explore what it means to step into greater visibility without sacrificing authenticity, why sustainable success is built on systems rather than constant hustle, and how Caribbean women can embrace both strength and femininity while leading with confidence.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
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Krystle's journey from working behind the scenes to becoming more visible as a leader
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The people and experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy
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Remaining authentic while growing professionally
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Balancing ambition with wellbeing
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Why entrepreneurs need systems—not just hard work—to build lasting businesses
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The hidden challenges facing Caribbean entrepreneurs
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Food security, agriculture, and the future of regional development
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Lessons from writing Breaking Barrels and Misdiagnosed
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Advice for young women pursuing leadership and entrepreneurship
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Building a legacy that extends beyond business success
Memorable Takeaway
Growth doesn't always require becoming someone different. Sometimes it simply requires having the courage to let the world see who you've been all along.
About Our Guest
Krystle Phillips is a Trinidad and Tobago-based entrepreneur, author, and systems strategist whose work focuses on helping businesses build stronger, more sustainable operations. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Your Equipment Suppliers (YES), supporting entrepreneurs, farmers, agro-processors, and food producers throughout the Caribbean with equipment sourcing, workflow design, and operational infrastructure.
Recognized for her contributions to agriculture and food security, Krystle continues to advocate for stronger systems that empower entrepreneurs and strengthen regional food resilience.
Learn more about Krystle at: https://krystlephillips.com/
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This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully.
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About the Host
Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.
Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.
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