04 Part 1. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina Botelho
In this powerful conversation with visionary entrepreneur Kristina Botelho, founder of kb&co, we dive deep into an incredible journey of resilience, divine guidance, and unwavering determination.
From sleeping on park benches at age 11 to building a plant-based empire, Kristina shares raw truths about turning adversity into purpose. Through stories of teen motherhood, franchise leadership, and spiritual protection, Kristina reveals how trusting your path—even when you can't see where it's leading—can transform challenge into opportunity.
Whether you're facing adversity, building a business, or ready to trust your own divine guidance, this conversation will inspire you to believe in the power of persistence and the reality of divine protection.
In this episode, we cover:
How early trauma can shape your drive for success
The power of visualization and manifestation from a young age
Turning perfectionism into business excellence
Finding divine guidance in unexpected places
Building success through commitment & persistence
Links and resources:
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Connect with Kristina Botelho:
kbandco: https://kbandcompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina__botelho/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.botelho.7
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho-29685319/
Connect with Jillian:
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Instagram: @jillianschecher
Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher
LinkedIn: @jillianschecher
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