Media Maven of Faith
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Kristen is an Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, sought-after Speaker, and CEO of Pope Productions. She & Nikki discuss her transition from broadcast news to creating her own storytelling platform, The Positive Controversy. They discuss her work in activating the next generation of on-air talent & providing a platform for unheard stories to be featured and how comedy, specifically stand up has been a pivotal influence. Kristen discusses her spirituality and its impact and importance on both her professional and personal journey in life. She shares her experience with postpartum depression and her path to recovery.
Through Pope Productions, Kristen took her decade of expertise as a television broadcaster and on-air genius and packaged it into her "On-Air Academy," - the go-to course to secure your next job on air! As an in-demand speaker and mistress of ceremony, Kristen is known for her natural wit including completing almost two dozen stand up comedy performances in the Boston area where she resides. When Kristen’s not working, she serves organizations she loves and spending time with her husband Richard and their daughter Lily.
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History of Racism in Boston:
Rhythm & Flow (Netflix series)
On-Air Academy (exclusive CBO listener code “studentkey”)
Harvard Study “get two in the pool effect”
31-Day Devotional: Wisdom From The Mom Life Streets: Breakdown To Breakthrough
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I’ve never been one to be put in a category or fit under one label so here are a few descriptors I identify with: Connector. Empath. Inclusion Advocate. Creator of Safe Spaces in the Gray Area. Women’s Leadership Coach. Hype Woman. Story Fiend. Lover of Conversation. Former Corporate Marketer.
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Wisdom From The Mom Life Streets: Breakdown To Breakthrough
A 31-day devotional series that stems from Kristen’s walk through severe postpartum depression