Episode 5: Crystal Papino — Bet on Yourself

Crystal Papino spent over a decade in corporate hospitality at the Biltmore before COVID sent her home — and what started as a batch of “best cheese and crackers they’d ever seen” turned into The Perfect Parcel, now one of the most recognizable charcuterie brands in Rhode Island, six years and two kids into building something entirely her own. In this episode, Crystal talks with Bethany about resigning from a job she loved and crying for two days straight over the decision, the early days of selling single-serve boxes out of a canvas tote bag, and how she learned to stop chasing perfection in favor of just getting it done. She also opens up about betting on herself, why she refuses to compare her beginning to anyone else’s middle, and the one piece of advice she’d give her younger self: comparison is the thief of joy.  Connect with Crystal Papino / The Perfect Parcel: 🔗 Website: https://www.theperfectparcel.biz/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.perfectparcel/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Perfect-Parcel-LLC-100058891152259/ Connect with the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce: 🔗 Website: https://www.nrichamber.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrichamber/  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrichamber  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrichamber  Work & Wonder is a production of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Coastal1 Credit Union.