My Crystal Sister
My Crystal Sister
Erin Fader
My Crystal Sister is a jewelry line, community and now podcast sharing stories of love, connection and vulnerability, while honoring the friendships and relationships that have brought us all to where we are today. After enduring hardship in her own life with an unplanned pregnancy, host, Erin Fader, found unexpected support from a group of women going through similar grief, women she now calls her "Crystal Sisters". On this podcast, Erin welcomes women from all walks of life to share their own stories of affliction, insecurity, resilience and strength in this space free of judgement and criticism. With these stories, Erin hopes to inspire and empower listeners young and old to live every day as their authentic selves. At My Crystal Sister, your story is our story. Erin Fader is a jewelry designer based in Southern California who has been designing, making, and selling jewelry for over 15 years. She is a Gemologist by trade & has owned multiple lines. Her jewels have been featured in several publications, including US Weekly, adorned the runways, including New York Fashion Week, and worked with several celebrities while being featured on National TV. Learn more at https://erinfaderjewelry.com and https://mycrystalsister.com.
Fox 5 San Diego's Heather Lake On Her Lifestyle As A Morning New Reporter, Juggling Her Career And Motherhood, And How Interning And Finding Her Mentors Paved Her Path To Success
#10 Heather Lake is a local celebrity here in San Diego, and she is also an incredibly dedicated professional and mother. Up at 3 am every morning, Heather is juggling her job as the lifestyle news reporter for Fox 5 San Diego, being a mother of two beautiful kids and feeding her soul with other passion projects. Today, Heather and I discuss the constant juggle as a working mom, how interning and finding her mentors paved her way to success in news, how she found her confidence and more. We talk about:   How she broke into broadcast journalism The importance of instilling confidence in your children from the get-go Finding a mentor and being a mentor Juggling work and being a mom and listening to your body when you need to slow down Her daily schedule as a morning news reporter Heather's "My Crystal Sister" moment   Shop Erin and Heather's jewelry collaboration HERE!   Get In Touch With Briana: Follow her on Instagram HERE Check out her podcast HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com.   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Nov 25, 2021
41 min
Fashion Blogger Eva Catherine On Getting Audited, Finding Love And All The Details On Her Epic Desert Wedding In Joshua Tree
#10 Eva Catherine is a fashion blogger and influencer who recently got engaged and… randomly chosen to be audited. Today, she spills all the details on both of these processes, from what you can write-off as a blogger, to wedding hiccups like losing her wedding venue. Join us for this ultimate girl talk conversation!   *This episode was previously recorded; Eva is now married!   We talk about:   What it's like getting audited as a fashion blogger Tips to keep good records in the event you do get audited  Losing her wedding venue due to a fluke situation and finding a new one Girl talk on all the fun wedding details and events How she met her now husband Evaa's "My Crystal Sister" moment   Get In Touch With Eva: Follow her on Instagram HERE Check out her website HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com. This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Nov 4, 2021
24 min
Erin's Personal Story Of Heartbreak, Heartache And How She Turned Her Life Around
#9 Our host, Erin gets vulnerable today and shares the entire reason why and how the My Crystal  Sister community began. As a teenager, Erin was leading a troubled life that led to a tumultuous relationship and eventually, an unplanned pregnancy. Today, Erin shares her story and reflects on how these past hardships have shaped the incredible life she lives today.   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com. This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Oct 7, 2021
50 min
Canceling Hustle Culture, Fear Vs. Love And Living Your Vision With Soulful Success Coach And Modern Day Mystic Briana Wyatt
#8 Briana Wyatt is a modern day mystic, healer, priestess and Soulful Success Coach at who systematically and holistically guides women to access deep healing, develop intuition, and improve clarity and confidence so they can connect to purpose, act in alignment and create a life they love. In short, she teaches women to create soulful success without the stress, burnout and overwhelm. She is also a business professor, wife and mama. My favorite takeaway from this episode is that it's okay to take longer to achieve your goals.   We talk about:   How to identify "fear vs. love" situations Aligning with your true self Divine timing Canceling hustle culture and slowing down Living with intention and living your vision Connection, clarity and inspired action and how they intertwine Briana's "My Crystal Sister" moment   Get In Touch With Briana: Follow her on Instagram HERE Check out her website HERE Learn about her coaching program "Mastery of Life" HERE Sign up for her monthly membership HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com.   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Sep 23, 2021
41 min
Founder of Kimico's Cookies and Influencer Kimmy Nguyen On Pivoting In Business, Navigating A Breakup and Manifesting Your Passion As An Income
#7. Kimmy Nguyen is the founder and CEO of @kimicoscookies and @blushingagency, and a social media influencer. Kimmy shares how the pandemic closed a few doors for her but opened many more, breaking off her engagement and pivoting in her business. Through these trials, she discovered her capability to get through the times and come back even stronger. With help from a strong craving and her loyal Instagram followers, Kimico's Cookies was born. Today, we talk about being the face of a brand versus behind the scenes, navigating her emotions as she ended a long-term relationship and how cookies have become her biggest revenue generator after a lot of manifestation and visualization!   Get In Touch With Kimmy: Follow her on Instagram HERE Follow Kimico's Cookies HERE Follow Blushing Agency HERE Order your fresh batch of cookies HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com.   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Sep 9, 2021
30 min
How To Create Spiritual Spaces Using Crystal Healings and Feng Shui with Holistic Interior Designer Rachel Larraine Crawford
#6: Rachel Larraine Crawford is a holistic interior designer at Crawford Pallini where she specializes in creating spiritual spaces through crystal healings, feng shui and space clearing. Rachel feels that your surroundings have an important impact on the quality of your life and in today's episode, we dive deep into this. We also talk about her love for tarot readings and energy healings, and how you can take back your power and own your path through holistic practices that you can incorporate into your everyday life. Rachel also shares her "My Crystal Sister" moment with me.   Get In Touch With Rachel: Follow her on Instagram HERE Follow Crawford Pallini HERE Check out her website HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com. This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Aug 26, 2021
25 min
How Carly Zuffinetti of The Preggers Pantry Is Building Better Education for Our Kids
#5: Carly is a wife, mother of two boys and the founder of The Preggers Pantry, a mom blog sharing all the best hacks for parents of children of all ages. On today's episode, Carly shares her motherhood journey with me, specifically her past life as a teacher and how it has influenced her parenting today. We also talk about the inception of her blog, how it has grown over the years, and the need she is serving for mothers who are now homeschooling their kids due to COVID-19. Carly also shares her "My Crystal Sister" moment with me, of course!    Get In Touch With Carly: Follow her on Instagram HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   SHOP! Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com. This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Aug 12, 2021
30 min
Blogger Jacqueline Granquist Of @StyleHawking On Her Battle With Bulimia And Her Self-Image
#4: Jacqueline Granquist is the founder of Style Hawking, a fashion blog that also dabbles in health and wellness. Jacqueline has struggled with an eating disorder for years, and today she opens up to share her story, her recovery and how she copes each day. She touches on how being an influencer can affect her disorder, and the boundaries she follows to help manage her mental health. Jacqueline also tells me about the many "My Crystal Sisters" who have been there, and continue to be there for her throughout her journey.   SHOP Shop the My Crystal Sister bracelet HERE and Erin Fader Jewelry HERE.   Get In Touch With Jacqueline: Follow her on Instagram HERE Visit her website HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Jul 29, 2021
41 min
Ending Human Trafficking, Finding Women Who Show Up For You And Enduring Unspeakable Loss with Amanda Griffiths, Founder Of Bracelets For Change
#3: Amanda Griffiths has the ultimate "My Crystal Sister" story. She received one of our bracelets from a group of girlfriends a few years ago after she had endured a tragic, life-changing event. Ever since, she has held this bracelet near and dear to her heart, and by an amazing chance, we crossed paths with each other and connected. In this episode, we talk about Amanda's incredible mission of ending human trafficking one bracelet at a time with her Bracelets for Change jewelry line. In the first two months of selling the bracelets, she sold over $100,000 and donated 100% of the proceeds to Operation Underground Railroad. She also supports Willow International through her efforts.   Get In Touch With Amanda: Follow her on Instagram HERE Visit her website HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   Promos & Events: Our latest collection, Lindsey Harrod x Erin Fader Jewelry Body Empowerment Collection, is LIVE. Shop the collection HERE and apply the discount code MCS15 at checkout for 15% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com.   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Jul 8, 2021
40 min
Real Housewives of Orange County's Emily Simpson On Adult Cyberbullying, Her Journey to Motherhood Through Surrogacy and Plastic Surgery Shaming
#2: Emily Simpson, known as one of the recent Real Housewives of Orange County, joins me today to talk about so many important issues that she has been at the forefront of at some point in her life. We address the social media bullying epidemic and how it doesn't stop when you become an adult. We touch on her plastic surgery and how her breast implants made her severely sick, falling to one of the lowest points in her life. Emily and I also talk about and honor her Crystal Sister––her sister in real life––and how she came to Emily's side to be the gestational carrier of her unborn children when she realized her own body just couldn't carry them anymore. Emily has endured some truly trying times and she is on a mission to share these stories with you all in hopes some small change comes from it.    Get In Touch With Emily: Follow her on Instagram HERE Visit her website HERE   Want More From Erin Fader? Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin Fader Jewelry on Instagram HERE Shop Erin Fader Jewelry HERE Follow My Crystal Sister on Instagram HERE Shop My Crystal Sister HERE   Promos & Events: Shop all Erin Fader Jewelry collections HERE and apply the discount code MCS10 at checkout for 10% off. This code also applies to any purchases at MyCrystalSister.com.   This podcast is produced by Nikki Butler Media.
Jun 24, 2021
38 min
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