KJ Analysis, (Krystal Jackman), was raised on the island of Trinidad until the age of eight. She was influenced profoundly by her parents: her mother, a registered nurse who instilled a strong faith, and her father, a confident construction worker who successfully opened his own business after the family migrated to Palm Bay, Florida. She was put in charge of her father's bookkeeping as a teenager, an experience that sparked her own dream of business ownership. Despite being extremely shy, she found an outlet in sports, where she was loud, assertive, and outgoing, winning various awards in volleyball, basketball, and track. She pursued her education at the University of Florida, where she studied psychology.
While her early attempts to start a business failed, her failures fueled her ambition. A pivotal moment came during her graduate studies when she met professor and business owner Dr. Jose Martinez Diaz, who took her under his wing. Working with him solidified her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis and her professional philosophy of using data-based clinical treatment to help individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders. The catalyst for her successful venture came on Christmas Eve in 2013, when a sermon on fear by Pastor Clark encouraged her, as a new single mother, to finally start her business. Less than a month later, she renewed her Medicaid contract as a solo behavior analysis provider.
In June 2014, she expanded this into her official company, Higher Aspirations Behavior Services LLC. As CEO, she uses behavior analytic principles to provide clinical treatment, train caregivers, and offer residential homes for individuals with challenging behaviors. Her mission is to be known as the company that "treasures individuals" and gives a voice to those who are often forgotten because of their disabilities. She learned that running the business requires managing beyond her craft, including supporting employees and being clear on evolving policies. She seeks to continue a legacy of business owners and build an even bigger legacy for her daughter.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That faith is the vehicle for your dreams, and trusting in God keeps your aspirations moving even when the path is unclear.
- Why a goal delayed is not denied: failed attempts and disappointments fuel your ambition for success.
- How overcoming fear becomes the catalyst that allows you to take the first step toward your calling.
- That real-life experience is a powerful form of education, and why lessons from family businesses and mentors are essential for growth.
- Why challenges are practice for your future, and how obstacles build the strength and confidence needed for bigger opportunities.
- How sports can mold a leader by helping you become assertive, find your voice, and develop leadership skills.
- That building a legacy is bigger than yourself, and why creating impact for the next generation truly matters.
- Why valuing the “treasure” in everyone is essential, especially in giving a voice to individuals with disabilities.
- How success is tied to your community and team, and why supporting employees goes beyond just managing a business.
about the show
Women In Power is a groundbreaking TV series dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of female entrepreneurs, CEOs, and industry leaders who are changing the game.
This show isn’t just about success—it’s about the journey, resilience, and impact of women who have broken barriers, built empires, and inspired the next generation of female leaders.
Every episode features an exclusive, in-depth look at the challenges, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the most influential women in business today.
Representation is power. When more women step into the spotlight, they inspire others to follow. This show isn’t just about individual success—it’s about reshaping the business world and proving that women belong at the top.
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