Crystal Willis-Blount is a Birthmother from rape and the published author of Prayers & Pillow Talk: A Rape Survivor’s Journey to Self-Worth. Crystal is a dynamic author, women's empowerment speaker, pro-life speaker, vocalist, and poet who faced insurmountable odds when she experienced rape pregnancy as a virgin at age 14. Instead of aborting her child (nearly twice), Crystal placed her child in an open adoption. The hand Crystal was dealt was no easy one to play and the statistics were stacked against her. She’s had to face head-on challenges such as childhood physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, alcohol addiction, mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as the physical limitations of a rare hereditary illness called Lipedema.

 

Crystal found a renewed faith and purpose in God and reclaimed her voice! Crystal’s natural resilience, leadership ability, professional experience, and compassion for others have propelled her into a career inspiring others to transcend their circumstances to realize their true passion and purpose! She has a sincere and deep compassion for survivors, and seeks to minister to those looking to find healing and live a life of purpose and joy.

 

Crystal also has a keen ability for business management and leadership. For over 15 years, Crystal has been inspiring others as a Speaker, Organizational Leader, Business Consultant, and Event Planner. Crystal’s professional and educational background includes a B.S. in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and 10 years of experience in the Music, TV, Film industries in the fields of business administration, marketing, and public relations.