Meet Krystyne Escalambre

We recently connected with Krystyne Escalambre and have shared our conversation below.

Krystyne, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

How did you develop your confidence and self esteem?
Many of my life experiences and the meaningful relationships I’ve been fortunate to build have shaped both my inner self-esteem and outward confidence.
My self-esteem and the way I value myself has been rooted in the small, quiet lessons from my dad. He has always led with kindness, treating everyone with respect regardless of who they are. Whether it’s holding a door open for a stranger or offering a gentle word of encouragement, he taught me that the way you treat others reflects the way you view yourself. That foundation made me believe I was worthy of being seen, heard, and respected too.
My outer confidence, the part the world sees comes from my mom. She is bold, outspoken, and deeply grounded in what she believes in. She constantly reminds me to keep going, to never give up, and to be proud of my voice. I hear her in my head often: “You’re capable. You’re smart just like me.” Watching her move through life with such clarity and strength has inspired me to show up fully and unapologetically as myself.
I’m also oddly grateful for the experience of being bullied when I was younger. It gave me the insight to break the cycle of pain. Instead of returning hurt with hurt, I choose to always respond with compassion and integrity and with that unwavering consistent choice it continues to shape how I lead, collaborate, and advocate for others. It gave me the inner strength to say, “I deserve better,” while also making space to uplift others along the way.
Confidence, for me, is not about being the loudest in the room, it’s about standing firmly in who I am, even when it’s quiet.

– Krystyne

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’ve worked with Nintendo and Pokemon for 10 years now, owned my esports team Vegas Inferno for 5 and now Beach Cafe for 2. Hosted various blood drives, events for breast cancer awareness, provided gaming stations to kids in hospitals throughout Las Vegas and have raised $20k in charitable donations.

What I get asked most is how did I find my fulfillment in life? Purpose isn’t always a lightning bolt, it’s often a slow burn, shaped by experiences, self-awareness, and the courage to ask hard questions. So to anyone reading this who isn’t sure of their purpose yet, I want to say this gently: it’s okay not to know. Truly. You are not behind.

I’ve discovered pieces of my purpose over time through the goals I’ve set, the ones I’ve outgrown, and the ones that surprised me along the way. Some dreams were only added recently, because I’ve grown into the version of myself that can finally carry them. That growth has come from understanding who I am, having hard but healing conversations with my inner child, and learning to ask: “Is this truly mine, or am I just performing what I think I should be?”

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is this: purpose should come from inner influence, not outer expectation. The world will try to shape you, but your soul will nudge you quietly, through longing, resistance, curiosity, or even pain. And when those nudges come, listen. Live a life that your younger self would be proud of… one that feels like home.
So if you’re searching for your purpose, start by getting quiet. Get honest. Get curious. Your path won’t look like anyone else’s and that’s the gift. Let your purpose find you through your own becoming.

Krystyne

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

For me, it all comes down to self awareness. As someone who’s neurodivergent, staying on task can be challenging but I’ve learned that difficulty doesn’t mean impossibility. There are so many tools out there both digital and emotional that can support how we process and perform. Logically, I know I can always reorganize or reset my structure. But emotionally? That part took time to understand.

What I’ve come to realize is that our emotional needs are just as vital as our to-do lists. When my body tells me it’s overwhelmed or tired, I try not to see that as a setback anymore but instead as a signal to recharge. Pushing through isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, pausing is progress.

Giving yourself grace isn’t just a feel-good phrase, it’s a scientifically-backed practice. Studies show that self-compassion reduces procrastination, boosts motivation, and actually helps regulate emotions more effectively than shame or guilt. Even more research found that people who practice self-compassion are more likely to bounce back from failure and less likely to ruminate or avoid responsibilities. I find it helpful to name my negative thoughts, acknowledge that they are there and send them out to go get coffee.

So when I’m the only one in the room, I don’t just show up I listen, recalibrate, and protect my energy. I’ve learned that the quiet work, the behind the scenes resilience, and the internal victories aren’t for applause. It’s for me. And when I work from grace, the results tend to speak for themselves.

Knowledge of self, self- regulation and the initiative to get curious are the 3 qualities I believe would be essential long term and are generally overlooked.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

Many of my life experiences and the meaningful relationships I’ve been fortunate to build have shaped both my inner self-esteem and outward confidence. However the way my parents have lived and been their authentic selves has shaped who I am entirely.

My self-esteem and the way I value myself has been rooted in the small, quiet lessons from my dad. He has always led with kindness, treating everyone with respect regardless of who they are. Whether it’s holding a door open for a stranger or offering a gentle word of encouragement, he taught me that the way you treat others reflects the way you view yourself. That foundation made me believe I was worthy of being seen, heard, and respected too.
My outer confidence, the part the world sees comes from my mom. She is bold, outspoken, and deeply grounded in what she believes in. She constantly reminds me to keep going, to never give up, and to be proud of my voice. I hear her in my head often: “You’re capable. You’re smart just like me.” Watching her move through life with such clarity and strength has inspired me to show up fully and unapologetically as myself.

I’m also oddly grateful for the experience of being bullied when I was younger. It gave me the insight to break the cycle of pain. Instead of returning hurt with hurt, I choose to always respond with compassion and integrity and with that unwavering consistent choice it continues to shape how I lead, collaborate, and advocate for others. It gave me the inner strength to say, “I deserve better,” while also making space to uplift others along the way.
Confidence, for me, is not about being the loudest in the room, it’s about standing firmly in who I am, even when it’s quiet.

Im eternally thankful to my parents for showing me how to work collaborate and build meaningful relationships with others when I didnt know how. Not through words but with action.

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