We recently had the chance to connect with Analyn Braza and have shared our conversation below.
Analyn, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Honestly… to step out from behind the curtain. I grew up with structure, faith, and service woven into my DNA. Sundays were spent in a Baptist church learning about purpose, discipline, and integrity. Weekdays, I watched my father carry himself with the quiet confidence of someone who served proudly in the Air Force. By the time I joined NJROTC, the path was pretty clear, I was already being shaped to serve, to lead, and to show up even when it was uncomfortable. That’s how I went straight into the Navy.
For years, that background pushed me into the role of the “quiet operator.” I was the fixer, the strategist, the systems builder, the one who made everything work smoothly while everyone else saw the finished product. It felt natural to serve from the background because that’s what I knew: duty, discipline, and getting things done without the spotlight. But life has a funny way of nudging us into the next chapter. Now I have two sons serving, one in the Marine Corps and the other in the Army, and watching them lead from the front made me realize something powerful:
I’m being called to do the same… just in a different battlefield.
Today, I feel called to:
– Teach openly.
– Share my expertise instead of hiding it.
– Empower business owners to understand systems instead of fearing them.
– Become a voice, not just the architect behind the scenes.
And yes, it’s still a little intimidating. So was stepping onto my first Navy ship. So was watching my sons leave for boot camp. So is every meaningful transition in life. But courage is something my family has passed down through generations. It’s part of my foundation, from church pews to drill decks to raising two service members of my own. Stepping into this next chapter doesn’t just honor who I am. It honors where I come from and the legacy I’m continuing. What nobody sees is what built my character. What I’m called to do now is use that character to help build others.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Analyn, the founder of WebKitty Creative Services, and my journey has been anything but traditional. I was born in the Philippines, raised in Virginia, and eventually found my way into the U.S. Navy, which is where I learned the discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset that still fuels everything I do today. After the military, I carried those same values into the business world and built a digital agency designed for real people, not tech robots. WebKitty Creative Services is all about helping small businesses grow confidently in the fast-moving tech age, without drowning them in jargon or making them feel like they need a computer science degree just to understand their own website. I specialize in web design, automation, CRM systems, and digital strategy, but what I really do is simplify the complex. Think of me as the translator between “tech world” and “real world.” My clients come to me overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck with tools they don’t know how to use. They leave with clarity, confidence, and a system that actually works for them, not against them. I’ve built a brand that focuses on education, empowerment, and user-friendly solutions, because the truth is: small business owners don’t need bigger words… they need better systems. Right now, I’m focused on helping entrepreneurs streamline their operations, modernize their digital presence, and create smart automation that gives them time back, something every business owner deserves. My mission is simple: make technology feel less intimidating and more like the superpower it truly is.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that most shaped how I see myself is really a combination of the people who built my foundation and the ones who tested it. My dad was my structure, the person who taught me discipline, responsibility, and how to move through life with intention. My mom was my strength, the one who taught me compassion, resilience, and how to lead with heart. Together, they gave me the balance I still rely on today. But the truth is, the relationships that challenged me the most are the ones that sharpened my clarity.
I’ve been married twice, and each relationship taught me something essential about myself. My first marriage helped me see the type of partner I didn’t want, and more importantly, the type of life I didn’t want to settle for. My second marriage taught me that while I’ve always been the leader in so many areas of my life, I still value a partner who can take lead when needed, someone strong enough to share the weight, not add to it. Now, in my third relationship, I’ve found a healthier balance. He has the nurturing and caring qualities I value, but also the confidence to step forward when necessary. And when it’s my turn to lead, he doesn’t compete, he supports me. He lets me be fully, unapologetically me. Those experiences didn’t make me hard, they made me wise.
I’ve never burned bridges; I’ve always led with kindness. But I’ve also seen how kindness without boundaries can be misunderstood as weakness. That realization shaped not only how I see myself, but how I run my business. It taught me that I can live in both worlds: firm and compassionate, structured and empathetic, kind but not naïve. As a result, I’ve made decisions that weren’t always easy like letting go of clients who weren’t aligned or who didn’t respect the collaborative nature of the work. I’m not a one-size-fits-all service, and not everyone is meant to walk the entire journey with me. And that’s okay. These relationships the foundational ones and the challenging ones, taught me that self-worth, boundaries, and integrity aren’t things you talk about, they’re things you live. And because of that, I see myself today as someone who leads with clarity, honors her truth, and builds her life and business with both strength and grace.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to see, like really see the deeper layers of life, myself, and the world around me. Success is beautiful, but it rarely asks us hard questions. Suffering does. It sits us down, strips away the noise, and forces us to look at what isn’t working, not to shame us, but to shape us. While a lot of people get stuck in the weight of their suffering, I learned early on to sit with it differently. Instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” I ask, “What is this trying to teach me?” I break it apart, analyze it, look at my role in it, and figure out how to do better so the same pain doesn’t repeat itself. Suffering has been my greatest teacher in self-awareness, responsibility, empathy, resilience and clarity about what truly matters
It also opened my eyes to people who feel trapped in their circumstances, especially those who don’t see a way out or can’t find their voice yet. My own experiences pushed me to look beyond my pain and recognize theirs. And that’s why today, when I share my story or my perspective, it’s never from a place of “look at what I survived,” but from “I see you… and you can rise too.” Suffering gave me a message that success never could, that strength isn’t loud, healing isn’t linear, and hope is something we build one honest step at a time. And if my journey, even the hardest parts, can inspire someone else to keep going, then none of it was wasted.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
Honestly, there are a few, and they’ve done more harm than good.
Lie #1: Tech has to be complicated for it to work.
This one drives me wild. The truth is, most things can be simple, but simplicity doesn’t sell as fast as overwhelm. My industry often hides behind jargon, fancy tools, and over-engineered systems because it creates a sense of mystique. But here’s the truth: If your clients can’t understand what you built, it’s not genius, it’s incomplete.
Lie #2: Everyone needs the same solution.
No, they don’t. Small businesses are unique. Their workflows, their goals, their capabilities, all different. Yet the industry loves to push one-size-fits-all templates, software bundles, or “do everything” systems that end up confusing more than helping. Real impact comes from tailoring, not copy-pasting.
Lie #3: Bigger, faster, flashier is better.
We’ve glorified quick funnels, instant websites, and overnight transformations. But sustainable growth doesn’t come from throwing a bunch of tools at a business; it comes from building systems they can actually use… and maintain. Pretty doesn’t equal profitable, function and clarity do.
Lie #4: Clients don’t need to understand the tech, just trust us.
This is the lie that hurts people most. When clients don’t understand what they’re paying for, they lose control over their own business. Empowerment should be a service, not a threat. In my world, I tell clients the opposite: “You deserve to understand your systems, and I’ll teach you.”
Lie #5: Automation replaces relationships.
Nope. Automation supports relationships, it doesn’t erase them. The best systems free entrepreneurs to be more present, more human, and more engaged with the people who matter. Tech should amplify connection, not replace it.m
At the end of the day, the biggest lie of all is this: that tech is intimidating. It’s not. People have just been marketed to in a way that makes them feel small, confused, or dependent. My work exists to dismantle that lie, one website, one system, and one confident business owner at a time.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely, because that’s how I’m wired. I’ve always been the type of person who brings my best to everything I touch, whether I’m building something for my business, helping an individual, supporting a team, or contributing to a larger community. Since I was young, I’ve had that “overachiever” energy,the honor student, the advanced-diploma kid, the one who didn’t wait to be pushed to do better. I set my own standard, and I learned early that pride in your work matters more than applause for your work. I’ve always been independent, too. Whenever a job didn’t fit or a door closed, I didn’t sit around waiting for someone to save me, I opened a new door. Sometimes it meant switching careers. Sometimes it meant starting a business. And sometimes it meant starting multiple ventures while helping others build theirs, because momentum inspires momentum.
A big part of what drives me is service. I support several nonprofits because I believe every growing business should invest back into something bigger than itself. It’s not just “good branding”, it’s good humanity. When you align your business with a cause, it creates a connection that reaches people on a deeper level. It reminds you that success isn’t just measured in revenue, but in impact. And honestly, I believe deeply in the law of reciprocity. Even when things don’t work out the way I hoped, something better comes back around, a new opportunity, a new connection, a new lesson. I’ve learned that even when I think I’m losing, I’m actually being redirected. In that sense, I don’t lose at all. So yes, I can give my best without the praise. I don’t do it for recognition. I do it because excellence is who I am, service is what I believe in, and the return always finds its way back in the end.
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