Owning Your Mental Health Journey as a Queen’s Greatest Asset

In this episode of Queens Lead, Amy sits down with creative powerhouse and fellow Okie, Crystal Oakes—founder of Oakes Creative House. From discovering her love for design in high school to running a successful boutique agency, Crystal opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, mental health, chronic pain, and navigating life as a high-achieving, type-A mom. She shares how her perfectionism and OCD tendencies shaped her leadership style—and how they nearly led to burnout before she learned how to transform them into superpowers. Amy and Crystal dive into identity, intuition, the pressure of perfection, and how reconnecting with your inner child might be the breakthrough your business and body need. You’ll also hear about Crystal’s free marketing masterclass built specifically for small business owners and the importance of understanding foundational strategy before spending a dime on ads. This one is real, refreshing, and rooted in honesty. Don’t miss it. 📝 Show Notes: In this raw and insightful episode, Amy Singleton interviews Crystal Oakes of Oakes Creative House about: 👩‍🎨 Her early love for order and creativity—and how it shaped her design career 💥 Mental health, chronic migraines, and turning OCD into her entrepreneurial advantage 🧠 Somatic massage, nervous system regulation, and the power of self-advocacy 💻 Why foundational marketing strategy beats shiny-object tactics every time 🧰 Crystal’s FREE Marketing Masterclass for small business owners 👶 Balancing business, motherhood, and mental health without burning out Whether you're building a brand, battling burnout, or searching for the next step in your personal growth—this episode is for you. 🌐 Connect with Crystal Oakes: Website: oakescreativehouse.com Facebook: facebook.com/oakescreativehouse Instagram: instagram.com/oakescreativehouse LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/oakescreativehouse Pinterest: pinterest.com/oakescreativehouse Free Masterclass: Available via the website or follow Crystal on social for live event access