Single Mom Burnout Pushed Her to Build the Village She Never Had

Written By Keri Henderson

When she found herself exhausted, isolated, and stretched thin as a single mom, Krystin Hargrove realized what was missing: a village. But instead of waiting for support to show up, she created it and turned her vision into a thriving community that’s rewriting the narrative for single mothers.

As the founder of CoTripper, the number one platform for single moms, Krystin is on a mission to change how we talk about and support single motherhood. Her journey from corporate employee to startup founder offers valuable lessons for anyone building community-driven businesses, especially those serving underrepresented demographics.

In this powerful conversation, Krystin shares how burnout sparked her purpose and why adventure and rest aren't luxuries, they're lifelines.

In this episode:

  • Why single moms often face burnout in silence and what to do about it

  • How Krystin built a platform that centers joy, community, and healing

  • The power of redefining rest as a form of resistance

  • Lessons in launching a brand that meets a need and builds a movement

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