A mom of two with an eye for creative style that she harnesses for good to lift up others. Kristen is a California native who brings good vibes alongside her work, with nature as her muse in both life and design.

What started as a decade in education, building programs and designing learning experiences from the ground up, eventually led her down a beautifully winding path. She built K.Michael Jewelry from a creative spark into a thriving business, then found herself at Google navigating the fast-paced world of tech recruiting. Each stop taught her something new: how people learn, what makes businesses profitable, and how to build genuine relationships under pressure.

Adding coaching to the mix deepened her understanding of what truly motivates people and how to help them break through their own barriers. Suddenly, all those years of understanding human behavior, designing experiences, and building businesses started weaving together into something powerful. She realized she had this unique theme brewing, the ability to see what people need, understand how they think, and translate that into visual design that works.

This winding journey has been a constant reminder that life happens in the twists, turns, and loops- a nod to the squiggle line you'll find throughout her K.Michael Studio branding. Each career pivot wasn't a detour; it was adding another tool to her creative toolkit.

K.Michael Studio sprouted organically when she noticed amazing coaches and purpose-driven entrepreneurs in her network who were brilliant at their work but struggling with their visual presence. They didn't have the time, bandwidth, or design background to create a brand that matched their impact. That's when it hit her- she could bridge that gap. So she did.

Kristen believes that by supporting businesses doing good in the world, leading with kindness, and taking small (but mighty) actions, we can positively shift the dynamics around us. She's here to help you build your dream business and have some fun along the way!