Story & Lesson Highlights with Katrina Winton of kent county

Katrina Winton shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Katrina, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Mornings in my house start before the sun fully wakes up. I’m up getting the kids dressed, brushing edges and making sure nobody’s forgotten a shoe or homework folder. The sound of the school bus pulling away is my cue to switch gears. that’s when mom mode fades into mission mode.

Once the house gets quiet, I check my emails and calendar, making sure I’m in sync with my boss and the nonprofit I help run. From there, it’s a juggling act between school assignments for my own classes and refining business plans that I hope will change lives. starting with my own family.

By afternoon, I’m back in mom mode, waiting in the pickup line, laptop still open in the passenger seat as I squeeze in a few more ideas before the kids hop in. Evenings are for homework help, dinner, and decompressing. sometimes with laughter, sometimes with tired silence.

Every day feels like a blend of progress and pressure, but I wouldn’t trade it. Because every moment. from the chaos of the morning rush to the quiet hum of late-night studying, is a piece of the bigger picture I’m building: a better future for my kids and a legacy that proves balance and brilliance can coexist.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Katrina Winston — author, speaker, and founder of Breaking Chains Building Crowns.

I created this 6-week empowerment program to help youth break emotional barriers, build confidence, and discover their purpose through creativity and reflection. My mission comes from my own story, rebuilding my life through faith, therapy, and self-love.

Today, I use my journey to help others heal before they’re broken. Through my books, “I Broke the Chain: Now I Have My Crown” and “Chains to Crowns: The Poetic Way,” I remind people that pain can produce purpose and every scar can still shine beneath your crown.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My mom and dad. taught me the most about work. They both worked multiple jobs to take care of me and my siblings. Watching them sacrifice, hustle, and still show up for us taught me what real work ethic looks like. They showed me that hard work isn’t just about making money — it’s about commitment, love, and doing whatever it takes to build a better life.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, I’d tell her this. You don’t have to fight every battle to prove your strength. Protecting your peace is also power.”

Back then, I thought survival meant holding everything together and pushing through pain, but now I know that peace is the real victory. I’d remind her that it’s okay to rest, to heal, and to walk away from anything that steals her peace, because peace isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I admire my friend Britney Sylvester. I’ve watched her juggle a million jobs, help others, and be an amazing mother, all while doing it gracefully and humbly. Her strength isn’t loud, it’s steady. She moves with purpose, compassion, and balance, and that’s what I truly admire, not her position or power, but her character and the way she carries it with grace.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
hope people say that I was a light, that I helped others find peace, purpose, and healing even when I was still working on my own. I want them to remember that I stood for love, growth, and faith, and that I used my pain to build something that helped others break free. Most of all, I hope my story reminds people that no matter what you go through, you can still rise, rebuild, and wear your crown with grace.

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