by Kristina | Jan 7, 2026 | Life
Nearly 20 years ago, I mailed my first holiday card. A single, 23-year-old gal sending holiday cards was unusual at the time, but what can I say? I love cards! I still send a New Years card every year, but I always fall short when it comes to writing an accompanying...
by Kristina | Jul 15, 2025 | Advice, Life
Thank you for joining me on this journey to emotional intelligence. Everyone should invest in emotional intelligence fluency. I believe that the higher our collective EQ – regardless of your gender or other identities – the more courageous we can be as a...
by Kristina | Mar 20, 2025 | Life
When I left my dream job last summer, I knew what I wanted to do, and I was scared to go for it. That’s why I’m excited, and a little bit queasy, to now introduce you to my new dream job: Occasionally Epic Communications, a strategic communications consultancy,...
by Kristina | Oct 25, 2024 | Life
You blew me away when I shared that I was leaving my dream job earlier this year. Your encouragement, kindness, and words of wisdom took me by surprise. I wasn’t expecting such an outpouring of support, which just made me realize how all of us are incapable of...
by Kristina | Jun 25, 2024 | Life, Pregnancy
For days I’m plagued by a singular, overwhelming craving for fake banana. Six months pregnant, I leave work midday in search of the elusive flavor which I know will bring swift relief to the overwhelming thoughts and salivating mouth. Only, I cannot find my elusive...
by Kristina | Apr 4, 2024 | Advice, Life, Nonprofit, The Mountaineers
I’m leaving my dream job as the Director of Membership & Communications at The Mountaineers. My last day is June 6, 2024, my 11 year anniversary. A perfect storm of factors – including the unexpected passing of my longtime colleague and friend Jeff...
