“ When we can get more comfortable with truth and who we are, then we can share more honestly and openly with other people.” – Krista Williams

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Have you ever wondered why certain friendships and relationships feel magnetic while others quietly drain your energy?

Most people don’t realize it, but your relationships are more than just support systems; they’re mirrors, amplifiers, and co-creators of your life’s direction. So the real question becomes: who’s walking beside you? 

We’re joined by my soul sister and powerhouse visionary Krista Williams, multi-passionate creator and co-founder of the wildly successful Almost 30 podcast and brand. Krista is someone who embodies what it means to lead with heart, intuition, and the courage to question everything. From our first spark of connection speaking together at Podcast Movement to this raw, honest conversation, her presence is pure resonance.

In this episode of The Elevated Life podcast,  we’re sharing “The Friends Who Actually Change Your Life – with Almost 30’s Krista Williams” so you can shift into partnerships rooted in truth, sovereignty, and intuition. If you’re craving deeper connection, navigating friendship shifts, or ready to rewrite the story you’ve been told about love, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear:

• Krista’s personal journeys with ego, vulnerability and purpose
• How to navigate friendship audits without guilt (tips taken from her brand new book Almost 30)
• Why self-love is the foundation for all healthy relationships
• How to use your intuition to guide who we keep, who we release, and who we magnetize
• Tips to move from self-doubt to self-worship (in a grounded, Queen energy kind of way)

How Soul-Aligned Friendships Shape Your Reality with Krista Williams

Ever stopped to wonder how your closest friendships are actually shaping your life? Not just the ones who text you back or remember your coffee order, but the soul-aligned ones. The friendships that feel like home. While those kinds of connections do make life more fun, they literally rewire your reality! Try this hack for making friends as an adult.

The Magnetic Magic of Soul-Aligned Friendships

You know that feeling when you meet someone and instantly click? Like wait a second, where have you been my whole life? That’s not coincidence…it’s alignment. Soul-aligned friendships are built on shared values, mutual respect, and that unspoken vibe that says, “I’ve got your back, and I want to see you win.”

Krista and I felt it the moment we connected at Podcast Movement in DC last year. From day one, it was all collaboration over competition. And when you’re both focused on evolution, healing, and high-vibe living, that friendship becomes fuel for your purpose.

Authenticity Over Performance, Always

Buried resentment and low-key competition will rot a friendship from the inside out. Soul-aligned connections feel safe because they’re rooted in authenticity, not performance. We’ve found that our most honest convos don’t happen face-to-face but side-by-side. When you support each other through life’s curveballs (book launches, breakups, breakdowns) you stop trying to “fix” each other and start witnessing each other as sovereign beings. That’s the secret to a lasting, liberating friendship.

Friendship That Rewrites the Rules

Most relationship templates we’ve seen are NOT it. Think back to sitcom couples bickering through dinner or friendships built on gossip and obligation. No thank you! Soul-aligned friendships rewrite the narrative. They’re built on trust, not tallying favors. They celebrate your wins, challenge you to rise, and don’t flinch when things get messy. Even if there’s time or distance between you, the connection doesn’t fade. It deepens. Learn the Secrets to our Lasting Relationship here.

If You’re Not Connected to You, You’ll Miss the Real Ones

The friendships you attract reflect the relationship you have with yourself. If you’re self-critical, you’ll call in people who confirm that story. If you’re grounded, loving, and self-aware? You’ll magnetize people who mirror that truth back to you. So before you start texting everyone in your contacts, check in with you first. How are you treating yourself? Because the more grace you offer yourself, the more your relationships start feeling like freedom instead of pressure.

Make Room for the Ones That Actually Matter

Let this be your gentle permission slip: you don’t have to keep people around just because you always have. If their energy feels off, if your stomach sinks every time their name pops up on your screen…that’s not “just a vibe.” That’s your intuition doing its job. Ask yourself: Does this relationship light me up? Do I feel more me when I’m around them? If not, it might be time to lovingly let go and create space for new, aligned energy. Think “7 or Above Rule” here.

How Soul-Aligned Friendships Shape Your Reality with Krista Williams

[07:31] Redefining modern relationships and honoring the evolution of how we relate to one another

[11:52] Manifesting from a frequency instead of a fantasy

[14:15] Our (messy but beautiful) road to self-love and body acceptance

[20:22] Learning to hear (and trust) the voice of your intuition even when your ego’s throwing a tantrum

[28:03] How to use your intuition to spot red flags, soul nudges, and alignment

[35:24] Why thoughtful little gestures are everything in a meaningful connection

[41:38] The shift from dating vibes to long-term partnership (and what no one tells you about it)

[45:16] How to let go with love when you outgrow a friendship

[51:00] The rituals, mindset, and energy work behind relationship success

[53:57] Calling BS on the voice that says you’re not ready and stepping fully into your magic

[01:00:06] Purpose, pleasure, and joy as a way of life

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