Currently based out of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kristi was raised in Charleston, and her background included heavy involvement in the local music scene, along with guitar lessons, singing, helping run a music store, and working for an entertainment newspaper. Kristi lives and breathes music.
As a public figure, how do you think being hailed as a role model impacts on others and what pressure does it put on you?
While I don’t consider myself a public figure, I do hope that my story can inspire others to just keep moving forward, despite the obstacles.
If you had a magic wand, what would you change in the world?
I would make everyone a little kinder, forgiving, and open minded.
If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be?
That I never gave up. No matter what I kept going after my dreams.
Do you have a motto or a mantra you apply to either work, life, or both?
It’s a line from a song by my favorite band Alter Bridge. “If you believe in nothing else, just keep believing in yourself.”
Can you tell us about a time when you almost gave up, how you felt about that, and what you did instead of giving up?
To be honest I have thought about quitting every day. When I was working as a diabetes lifestyle coach, it was hard to get people to care about their health enough to make any changes. With my music, I am a bit more tenacious. I may have my off days, but they don’t last long and sometimes make me stronger.
If you could start all over again, what would you do differently?
Nothing. Everything from my past has made me who I am today. I’m happy with who I am.
What motivates you?
I love what I’m doing so much, so that motivates me. Also, I want to keep getting better and learning from other artists that inspire me. Being a perpetual student keeps me going.
How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
I don’t ever give up on the ideas, I just make sure I write them down. Right now, I have a very long list. If I have only written a line or a phrase for a new song, it could sit for a very long time, and sometimes it will fit with something new I’m working on.
What is the most useless talent you have?
I can hula hoop for a ridiculously long time. I think I’ve gone about 30 minutes or more without dropping it. I don’t think that would look good on a resume though.
If you were to write an autobiography, what would the title be?
I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m doing it anyway.
If you were talking to a younger version of you, what advice would you give yourself?
Don’t give up. You are enough.
Are you a valuable asset on a Pub Quiz team?
Possibly. I am a wealth of useless information. lol
What would be the ideal food to have cooked for you on a date night?
I am a seafood lover, having grown up near the water. So, seafood and veggies would be perfect for me. Hold the gluten, please. 😉
Which are cooler? Dinosaurs or Dragons?
This was the toughest question for me. I love fiction and fantasy and I think dragons are very cool mystical creatures. But dinosaurs actually existed. I think the dinosaurs win.
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