Crystal Thurman: Never Have to Say "What If?"

<p>From a stay-at-home mom to a model to forming her own casting agency, Cast Vegas, Crystal Thurman is proof that it is possible to have it all.</p> <p>In this episode, she talks about turning her passion into a dream career and why it doesn't feel like work. She credits drive, faith and fear for motivating her throughout the journey, along with working hard and keeping herself accountable to her vision.</p> <p>We also discuss some positive outcomes of the pandemic, such as finding her love for Lululemon clothing, giving herself more down time, and not stressing out so much to get everything done right away.</p> <p>Her biggest piece of advice? If you want to do something, jump right in and do it. The worst thing would be to look back and wonder "what if?" Believe in yourself and you might find yourself becoming an extraordinary success!</p> <p>Connect with Crystal <a href='https://www.instagram.com/crystal_thurman/'>@crystal_thurman</a> & <a href='https://www.instagram.com/castvegas'>@castvegas</a></p> <p>Connect with me @aardvarkgirl on all platforms:<a href='https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl'> https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>00:39 You definitely don't have to choose between being a mom and having a career.</p> <p>01:53 I love the model and talent industry, and I love helping people. And I thought, where can I put this all together and make it like my dream job?</p> <p>05:02 There is extraordinary talent in Las Vegas. I definitely tried to figure out our demographics, our clients, add a little bit more family and customer service to it, where I felt like that was lacking here.</p> <p>08:30 When you have drive and passion behind your dream, there is absolutely nothing you can’t accomplish. If you love something, just jump in and do it.</p> <p>12:03 If you're not uncomfortable in your own skin almost every day, then you're not pushing yourself. Drive, faith and fear might be the biggest components of everything. But you have to have the drive. And if you really want it, you can obtain