Where There's a Will, There's a Way with Will Packer

Season 2 Episode 10 | For our season finale, I sat down with my family and super producer, Will Packer. He's such a great conversationalist, so much so, that he started interviewing me. We talked about everything from our early beginnings in the business, THE Oscar's moment, the strike and much more. Thank y'all so much for tuning in this season! I love y'all and don't forget to keep it positive, sweetie!
Hosted & Executive Produced by: Crystal Renee Hayslett
Producer & Executive Producer: Dinorah Peña
Co-Producer: Chanel Gross
Filmed by: Kvle
Editor: YM
Graphics: Courtney Coprich
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#keepitpositivesweetie #healing #love #growth

[@ChildofGod98765]

Lord Jesus hear my prayers. Prayers are all I need. I’m losing hope but God restores my faith. These past three years have been difficult. At times I feel so alone especially as a single mom. Since suffering a heart attack two years ago and my on going battle with lupus I’m overwhelmed. Both of my sons are autistic. I’m now homeschooling them so my hours to work are limited. BUT I TRUST YOU LORD! I keep faith even as I constantly struggle to provide for my kids and I constantly struggle to buy groceries. I receive hate for sharing my testimony. My testimony is one of faith. No matter what we are facing God will give us strength to over come. Thankfully I have you Lord! I know I’m not alone. Faith over fear!

[@Ynita_Hall]

Father GOD I come to you on behalf of my sister in Christ Holy Spirit you are welcome in this vessel interceded for her father God you are all knowing and you are Jehovah Jireh our provider Lord have mercy on her and her family you are all knowing and know what she is facing I pray that you would meet every need in her life I ask that you would restore her faith in you may she draw closer to you as you draw closer to her I rebuke that spirit of confusion,doubt,worry,and fear in the name of Jesus I declare victory over sickness and disease I claim healing in her mine , body, and spirit I declare psalms 34 that your angels are camp around those who fear you I claim your protective presence over her and her love ones that they will come to experience your grace. Strengthen her in her weakness we bless and magnify your holy name, and we thank you for answering our prayers for our Sister, glory to your holy name I honor and praise you , my king, my Savior, my Lord, in Jesus name i pray amen

[@nettahardy7030]

🙏🏾🙏🏾💜

[@iesheamahogany3785]

Amen 🙏🏽 beautiful & strong prayer ❤

[@iesheamahogany3785]

As you know God has you & can heal all things. I pray for healing, strength, energy, & joy for your life. You are God's daughter & he hears your cry🙏🏽❤️

[@laquettagill]

🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

[@djohnslive]

Will's answer to the letter will save some families. Please clip that up and send it to the world. Great episode. 🖤

[@MissViewReviews]

Amen! I really learned a more loving and gentle way to speak to the heart of a man (black man too)!

[@yolandaslade1059]

These gems that Will dropped...man listen!!!!! I love to hear a black man dropping knowledge, not for himself and his family but for this community as a culture. Love this episode!

[@lakiahmcbride5708]

Love all of Crystal podcast episodes, I love Crystal she different from other celebrities she's humble, GOD fearing, shows kindness . Some forget she has feelings like everyone else that she's also human and goes through things . She came from a place of working from the bottom to know fulfilling her dreams and being blessed with more. GOD'S favor shines around her and through her brightly and GOD blesses her to bless us all with her gifts each day .

[@letstalk-do5sk]

Will Packer has a great sense of humor. I enjoyed the show

[@angelagriffin6125]

Crystal , when my niece needs advice, your podcast comes in handy 😍 I give her all the knowledge and wisdom I receive from Keep It Positive Sweetie😍 My niece is 23, and she is a truck driver. I also forward her sermons from Change Church to listen to while she is driving from state to state. Now, when I forward her sermons, she says TeTe, I already listened to that sermon 🙌🏽💞☝🏽 So she is tuning in to the services on her on now🙌🏽💞☝🏽❤️ I just wanted you to know you are making a difference, and your time is not in vain. You are changing the lives of the old and young🥰🥰🥰 continue to let your light shine 💛 and Keep It Positive Sweetie 🥰

[@tiffanymoss-robinson7407]

Now I know Crystal is booked and busy, but I'm going to need her to stay on the couch a little longer. Season 2 ALREADY. Every episode has been needed 🤎

[@DDD-re6vl]

This episode was just free flowing and just upvuilding

[@italianjoya]

Amazing episode Crystal! Will is hilarious 🤣. So many gems dropped. Love y’all 🤎🤎.

[@IPoeticI]

ALWAYS a Blessing! Thank You!

[@brendapkindred]

I love this episode ! Thank you, Will! Crystal thank you!

[@tarajones4870]

Excellent episode!! Thank you!!

[@tonipate6270]

Put yourself in proximity of what you want to do!! Love this!!!

[@beechannel27]

This was such a good episode! Thanks for a great season sis! Keep it coming!

[@deneenwoodberry200]

Good morning Crystal and Will, I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing everything. You both keep up the good work.

[@RoydeshiaHarris]

I loved this episode. This podcast be dropping some gems!! Congrats on the completion of an awesome season . Ready for the next season.

[@rashekawilliams5036]

This episode was sooooo refreshing and light full of GEMS and just calmness with fun. Love the positive outcome advice from Will and that the strike is actually over too. ❤❤❤

[@traciemcdonald5757]

So many good points! The one that hit for me is being around what you like to do. That stuck the most keeping the vision before you. Great 1 again!! ❤ it continued blessings Always

[@shinellkeys7857]

Love it!! Keep being you ❤!! Enjoy Will, loved his advice on the male perspective..

[@reva4540]

Another amazing episode! Always informative, entertaining and inspiring. Will Packer was a great guest. I didn’t know y’all were related. Loved it all. Keep up the good work! You both are inspiring many people. ❤❤❤

[@annedumornay95]

This was another great episode! Will is so wise and has an amazing sense of humor.I look forward to this podcast every week! God bless Y'all 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@NeicyD14]

Absolutely love this! Love how Chrystal interact with her guest and let her guest answer questions. Just awesome the gems Will dropped! Thank you!

[@trinjuwan4422]

Crystal, I didn't even finish watching b4 I started typing. ❤️ that you had Will P on. Amazing interview. Such valuable insight. I just ❤️ you Sis💯#KIPS

[@thebarbank888]

This is my favorite podcast. A breath of fresh air! Thank you!!!

[@EvolvingwithEtta]

This was quite the podcast. I love your pods, thank you for keeping it all positive and edutaining!!!! 🥰🙌🏽🤎

[@sonyaphifer1644]

This podcast was everything. I loved the gems you both shared with us. Keep it up Sweetie cause your doing a very good job☺️

[@mikaylajohnson6017]

This episode was GREAT as always Crystal. My favorite podcast! Thank you Will for the gems you dropped regarding the positive outcomes scenario. I took mental notes and I really appreciate everything you said and the advice you gave 💜

[@changedlyfets]

So glad you answered the call Crystal!❤

[@KDR1224-vc2lx]

Your episodes are so inspirational. Keep up the good work!!!

[@mosiemo229]

Will was so awesome. Positive and motivating. Truly enjoyed him on this episode ❤

[@user-sf7xj1th1s]

Crystal Renee, I love your show. It's always filled with positivity and enlightenment. I also love your transparency. Will Packer is a force to be reckoned with. He is also too hilarious!! I truly enjoyed your talk with him. The time just flew by. I definitely ended up wanting more of you both. Crystal, you do great work!! Keep it up!!

[@yolanda6]

This was one of the best conversations. Thanks Crystal and Will.

[@chrismadae]

❤❤Amazing episode Crystal

[@demboyz1]

Good morning Crystal and Will. I really enjoyed this segment. It was informative, inspiring and funny. I am always for the laughter and knowledge. You are never to old to learn something new. Really in life you can learn something new everyday. It’s truly amazing how God put so many brilliant people on earth. Just seeing people rise to the level of their expertise is amazing. One thing people should know is you have to start somewhere and if you start at a lower level of any type of work that will make your determination stronger. If you have ever been at rock bottom then your hustle game is going to be strong so you don’t hit rock bottom again. It makes you appreciate the smaller things and when the finer things are obtainable you are so much more grateful. You don’t take it for granted and you realize your blessings. Your podcast just gave back to thousands of viewers. Knowledge is POWER! Thanks Crystal and Will for sharing and the laughs. The Oscar story was more informative I usually don’t watch the Oscars live because I feel like they would use a few black people to get the ratings. I watched it live because I knew Will Packer was over it and with Chris Rock was hosting it would at least be funny. Like the world when I saw the infamous slap I said they got to be acting. I kept backing my tv up and looking at the reactions to everybody they zoomed in on and knew oh the shhs just got real.😂😂 That was reality tv at it’s finest. Now that the strike is over get more funny content the world needs laughter now more than anything. I literally watch the videos on IG for the laughter daily. When I tell you I love my people we can make a joke out of every situation and it great. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@csndyparker5760]

This discussion was great! Will gave great advice regarding the couple and this is so true. I too am growing through my need to control, whew! Loving KIPS!

[@berrythoughtfullifecoachin2676]

Crystal, I love your show and have really enjoyed hearing from Will Packer! Thank you for this positive space!

[@keepingupwithbumblebee8751]

Can’t wait!!! Gems will be flowing as always 😉☺️ You got to work 🙌🏾 #KIPS #KIPSSpaceIsTheBestSpace 🫶🏾🌹

[@Reeses710]

This episode was amazing, light-hearted, fun & inspiring....from beginning to end! #KIPS✨

[@DDD-re6vl]

Just love it love it and love it

[@natalieatkinson3548]

Another amazing and inspiring episode coming. I can't wait to watch and get all the gems that are about to drop. Thanks, @luvcrystalrenee, for sharing these positive stories with us. #KIPS

[@kyeashapeterson398]

This was great episode. Will is so funny and intelligent at same time. This was great advice on the letter that was sent in. Thank you Crystal ❤ big fan!!!!! YES, Crystal God also testing my faith, but I’m going stick by side him. Through good and bad 🩷🙌👏👏 #KIPS💜

[@beverlydudley6976]

If I didn't already love listening and watching, this episode was just so good.

[@towandacooke5700]

I really enjoyed this Eposide! 👏 Can't wait until next week! # KIPS 🌹🫶🏾👏🏾✨️

[@empressbey8281]

So again I always love leaving positive feedback, this episode was really great per usual. I enjoyed listening to Will Packer provide sound advice for the woman with the positive outcomes. Thank you both for your transparency.

[@accordingtobrittt]

Working my way through the industry, I always hear so much about Will Packer! It’s great to put a face to a great legacy.

[@rizin2thetop]

I LOVE THIS!!! Will Packer is SO SO REAL and down to earth!

[@jackpot186]

Good day Crystal really enjoyed this interview. Very inspirational 💗💚

[@PorshiaJaz15]

Listen when I tell you that we 💕 that Chocalate City movie on the hill and so very very proud of what he is doing👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Yes. People that go to HBCU's are some of the worse when it comes to prepping our school but in a good way. These gems that my fellow Family was dropping was on point. We needed this episode Crystal and Will💚🐍

[@jacquanahughes6433]

Hey Crystal this episode was AMAZING, so much to learn and unlearn in faith, goals, strength, relationships, communication, transparency, and other perspectives of life transitions. He is right about Rattelers at FAMU, because they bleed Orange and Green 4 life! Also, I love ALPHA PHI ALPHA because my love, my best friend, and my husband passed away who now have his wings. Will always be my 1 no#. ALPHA MAN! ❤

[@ShandaLove-vd5rv]

Another great episode of KIPS thanks Crystal and Will

[@crys_monet]

I enjoyed this episode!!! Will Packer had me cracking up.

[@taunahagler6305]

Fantastic podcast Loved it. Will gave some wonderful advice

[@CareerPivotNow]

I love that last part about helping the man in a loving and practical way.

[@user-zf5qq3jb3f]

Here's ANOTHER ONE !!!! #EPICEPISODE KEEP THEM COMING SISTA GURL (Crystal Renee Hayslett)

[@MelissaWatts-in8mq]

I really enjoyed this episode. Will had great advice to the woman who wrote in. I will take that approach into consideration going forward.🥰

[@tresslee8996]

Thank you Will I definitely will💯

[@kathyabrahammorrison4762]

Hello Ms. Crystal, I am new to your podcast. Your podcast has truly made me remember that I am not alone in spite of what I am going through in life. Thank you for your podcast show and for keeping it positive in every show that I have watched in the last 3 days. Your have truly helped me with my faith that I felt was gone until the 12 shows that I have watched. Please keeping doing what Jesus wants you to do for him. I also love watching you on Sistas and Zatimah.

[@user-vw9zi4es7q]

I JUST REWATCHED THE GOSPEL YESTERDAY! That is one of my favorite movies!

[@marlenebrooks2562]

What a wonderful advise thank you that touch me. A man’s view wow.

[@hairhealthfashion9737]

Love your podcast conversations Crystal! Also, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge how beautiful and lush your hair looks. Can you please do a tutorial on how you keep your hair hydrated and define your curls? I would greatly appreciate it!

[@kionaholmes6808]

You're podcast episodes have always been inspiring. keep it up :)

[@auntcookie9163]

The candle get hilarious! This was good Crystal Renee. Praying you keep this going for a long time to come. May have to move out the crib, cause erebody can't come down to the house. Purchase a door couch for the new space

[@tashajourneys]

This was such a fun episode! Will had me cracking up, especially at the end! 😂😂

[@arlenec9099]

Love this interview❤❤❤❤

[@jammeidol]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@aiti12vip22]

I don’t know how I found this page but I needed this. I’m suffering from an alcoholic addiction. It’s so hard and I needed some positive reinforcement. New subscriber. Thank you Crystal and Will.

[@pastry6394]

Sending you prayers and light. Please join AA you don't need to suffer and struggle alone. Also getting involved in a good church may be good for you. In addition to therapy. As a nurse for many years I've witnessed the harsh outcomes for addictions. You can turn your life around. I personally suffered with a gambling addiction. I was able to free myself from that devil. Prayer for me was great but I also ultimately had to put myself on exclusion list thru Gamblers anonymous. I did whatever to remove it from being easy access🙏🏾🤍🤍

[@AmberNM46]

You will make it through this. Greater is He that is in you than he that is in this world!!!! You keep getting up each day putting one foot in front of the other and giving God praise. He WILL see you through. There is nothing too hard for Him, He will get the victory. This is simply a chapter in your story, don’t you feel ashamed to get help and free from this!!!! You are a beautiful child of God and I love you, you got this❤

[@moniquedancy3542]

Will, a lot of people need to listen to what you have to say. Some people pushed that end button because they made it an option. I really enjoyed this interview because it is real and authentic. ❤

[@jtyty421]

What a great episode ❤

[@snickersbk]

Will is a proud Rattler and we love him for it because he is showcasing HBCUs all the way to Hollywood. And yes, we are so annoying when it comes to repping FAMU because we are obsessed with our school. Great interview! 🧡💚🐍😊

[@jelisha918]

Wow so good He’s legit made every movie I loved

[@briannalavae]

Such a GREAT episode!!!

[@monique_ligugu]

Loving it!🔥💐

[@vanessabaker6747]

Loving This My Kips Family!!!!

[@staciefloyd8858]

Such An Amazing Espoide Will Gave Some Good Gems ❤

[@tarasmith5506]

That was gooooood!!!

[@williamsherrard2833]

Great listen!

[@librazking1940]

Mannn I just wanna meet Will packer Thank you both this was so dope for me on a few levels

[@mianicole723]

Very Good!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@user-nk5xh6mj3y]

this episode was both funny and inspirational

[@patrishasmith76]

Love this episode ❤

[@helloNeptune70]

Is it just my youtube, or is the audio lower than the ads? I jumped when the ads came on lol

[@monique_ligugu]

This podcast is teaching me alot as a teen🥹🎀

[@TanyaEHood]

Great insight about the head of the household. I so understand the statement Will made

[@tonipate6270]

The enemy is to the North!!! This is so good!!

[@kellygurl43kelly9]

Enjoyed this episode.

[@tieshamonae__]

Favorite Podcast 💐🥹🩷

[@dessjanayy]

Loved this one ❤

[@deverahicks8958]

I enjoy watching ur video. You have so much different things to talk about.

[@TrulyAlexus]

Woooo Will! Yes yes, God is growing me! I’m not ready for what I think I am just yet!🙌🏾

[@TanyaEHood]

Just stay in God's arms. I love how God grows us in the dark

[@tbell4175]

Congrats to Crystal Renee for this Space AND Will Packer the nod and honor for the FAMU honor…. I’m one of your Rivals being from Tennessee State….TSU… but #HBCU PRIDE is IT, congrats to all of your success and accomplishments!! #greeklifeDST #caligurl #supportBLKfilmmakersandproduction

[@spoildchik1]

That quote was for Me!!! God is good

[@marshaliagreen158]

Wow! I'm learning so much! Heather and Will married! Heather went to UTC! And y'all related! 🤯🤯 Loved this episode. Proud of both of you and these nuggets!

[@tiandawashington8914]

Loved this so much, I actually seen a Tik Tok of a lady in Alaska that picks up dogs on the bus and they know theirs seats lol.

[@KathyYvette]

WILL PACKER IS ON MY VISION BOARD WITH OTHER GREAT BLACK PRODUCERS/WRITERS/DIRECTORS AND FILMMAKERS TO WORK WITH IN THE FUTURE. I truly admre him and his spirit and drive. I pray I get that opportunity as a new actress.

[@tonipate6270]

HBCU!!! We represent!! #Hamptonpirate

[@daphneeverett4378]

I absolutely love 🗣️All of your podcasts and the episodes are so point on🤍✨💫 #keepitpositivesweetie🤍✨

[@TalkTherapy.]

Will Packer came packing with some good relationship nuggets. Your spouse should be your best friend that you actually like being around and with. Find those areas where you're both feeding each other. If there's a button to end the relationship then someones going to push it. The true enemy is to the north therefore remove the external pressures. Powerful!

[@authorangelamholmes8455]

Keeping it CONSISTENT! This episode was so inspiring! Crystal, I respect what Will said about giving a response. He referenced when he was once in my position. I recently sent my SCREENPLAY to Will Packer Productions, and it was returned. May I ask if there is a known and available address to resend my SCREENPLAY. I have a 3 novel series on Amazon entitled Lukewarm! This podcast has given me so much more clarity, and I continue to STEP OUT ON FAITH 🙏🏾 GOD BLESS YOU

[@maewillpoole1368]

I love all of your episodes Crystal! I love Will Packer and knew he was a FAMU Rattler, but did not know he has a child that went to the BESTEST HBCU, NCATSU AGGIE PRIDE 💙💛💚🧡❣️❣️❣️

[@Theonlycherelle]

This was good!!