Krista Durant’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Krista Durant . Check out our conversation below.

Hi Krista , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I am absolutely walking my path—one that was carved out through lived experience, faith, resilience, and the determination to turn pain, challenges, and lessons into purpose. Nothing about my journey has been accidental. Every hardship, every setback, every door that closed pushed me closer to the woman, entrepreneur, and community advocate I am today.

I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to lead; life prepared me for it. Navigating single motherhood, advocating for my children, standing up for my community, starting a business from the ground up, and rebuilding my life after seasons where I could’ve given up—all of that became the foundation of STAPLE The Community, LLC.

What I do today is rooted in experience, not theory. The financial literacy programs, the community advocacy, the heart for service, the insistence on empowering people—these were shaped by living through the very issues I now help others navigate. My path required courage, consistency, self-belief, and the willingness to show up even when I was tired or unsure.

I’m walking my path with intention because I know who I am, what I carry, and who I am called to serve. My story built me, my faith sustains me, and my purpose guides every step.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Krista Durant, and I am the founder of STAPLE The Community, LLC, a Black woman–owned organization dedicated to empowering families, strengthening communities, and creating access to education, resources, and advocacy. My work bridges everything I stand for—faith, service, resilience, and the belief that real change starts at the community level.

What makes STAPLE The Community special is that it was built from lived experience, not theory. I’ve been the parent fighting for better conditions. I’ve been the resident advocating for safe housing. I’ve been the woman navigating entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood at the same time. Every program, workshop, and initiative I create comes from walking the journey myself and wanting to make that path easier for someone else.

Through financial literacy education, parent advocate training, community organizing, and youth-centered programming, my goal is to give people the knowledge and confidence to stand firm, speak up, and build a better future.

Right now, I’m focused on expanding STAPLE’s reach—launching new workshops, strengthening partnerships, and creating more tools for families and youth who deserve access, equity, and empowerment.

At the heart of everything I do is purpose. I want people to know that my work is intentional, faith-driven, and deeply rooted in strengthening the communities that shaped me.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A defining moment for me was realizing, firsthand, what it feels like to live within systems that are supposed to protect and uplift us—yet so often fall short. Navigating unsafe housing conditions, advocating for my children in an under-resourced education system, and experiencing the frustrations of our healthcare system opened my eyes in a way that textbooks and headlines never could.

Instead of becoming bitter, that season awakened something in me. I reached a point where I knew I couldn’t wait for someone else to fix the problems I was living through. I believed in myself enough to step into the role of a change maker. That shift—from feeling powerless to choosing purpose—completely reshaped how I see the world.

Now, I don’t just see broken systems; I see opportunities to advocate, educate, organize, and empower others to rise above them. That perspective fuels every part of my work today.

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, it would be: Thank you. Thank you for being a fighter, for pushing through seasons that tried to break you, and for showing up even when everything felt heavy. You didn’t know it then, but your resilience was building the foundation for the life we’re living now.

Because you kept going—because you refused to give up—we get to step into our soft era. We get to breathe, to rest, to heal, and to choose peace without apologizing for it. You carried the weight so that I could finally walk in ease, and for that, I owe you everything.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. The public version of me is the real me—just polished with purpose. What people see in my work, my advocacy, my videos, and my community presence is exactly who I am behind the scenes: a woman who leads with faith, shows up with intention, and genuinely cares about the people she serves.

I’m not performing; I’m living in my assignment. The same passion I have when I’m speaking to a room full of parents or youth is the same passion I have when I’m praying over my kids, planning new programs, or talking to friends at my kitchen table.

If anything, the public gets the strong version of me, but the strength is real. The heart is real. The mission is real. What you see is simply a reflection of the purpose God placed on my life—just shared on a bigger platform.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people will say that I showed up for my community with purpose, integrity, and love. That I didn’t just talk about change—I created it. I hope they remember me as someone who stood up when it was hard, who spoke truth when it was uncomfortable, and who fought for families, children, and everyday people who deserved better.

I want my story to be one of service. That I used my voice to open doors, my experiences to empower others, and my platform to uplift those who often go unseen. I hope they say I lived boldly, led with faith, and left this world a little more compassionate, a little more informed, and a lot more empowered than I found it.

Most of all, I hope they say I loved people deeply—and that my life made someone else believe they could rise, overcome, and become everything they were created to be.

Contact Info:

• Website: STAPLE The Community, LLC
• Facebook: STAPLE The Community, LLC
• Other: https://boldjourney.com/meet-krista-durant-2

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