About Me
Hi there, I’m Kristine!
I want to help others discover the magic of finding joy every day, even when life doesn't go as planned.
If we aren't finding things to be joyful about each and every day, what are we doing? Life is too short not to enjoy it! Life can be both difficult and amazing. It can be messy and beautiful, especially when we do it together!
in my other life
I was a married, stay at home mom struggling with Fibromyalgia and other health issues. I was missing out on my life… until I started to embrace it, instead of fight it.
After having a severe headache that lasted a month, I finally gave in and went to the hospital. I was there for 9 days. With every test ran, no root cause found, I left with follow up appointments and a bag full of medication that made it impossible for me to take care of myself or my children. Despite being heavily medicated, I could barely open my eyes without blinding pain. I became so disconnected from myself, my family, and my friends. I didn’t know if the pain would go away or if this would be the best I ever felt again.
I decided to shift my focus on being grateful for the small things.
I started giving thanks for a soft pillow and a cozy bed. The more I added, the more I found to be grateful for.
In those quiet and frightening times, I wasn’t able to leave the house due to the chronic pain. My doctor suggested I look for support
groups on Facebook. I found a few friends in chronic pain groups that shared parts of my story. Without them, I don't know how I would have handled the pain, stress, and fear that I felt. It meant everything to have others understand me. I felt seen and heard. I wanted others to experience the relief of not being alone, so, I created I Will Find
Joy originally as a Facebook Group in 2007.
"Be unapologetic about finding what lights you up in this world and do more of it!"
- Kristine
While my chronic pain and illness has continued, life’s new plot twists have included: divorce, death of loved ones, and moving away from family and friends to build a new life. All of these experiences have changed me and I’ll never forget the impact they had on my life. I am so grateful for all of the people who were by my side during those difficult times. With all of the love and support I receive, it has become my passion to be a light for anyone else going through challenging times.
I decided to think bigger and founded I Will Find Joy, LLC to share my experiences and all the ways I’ve chosen to put myself back together, including what worked and what didn’t!
in my new life
MY REALLY OFFICIAL BIo
Kristine is the founder of I Will Find Joy, LLC. She hosts a podcast with the same name that encourages women to find their voice and use it. She is an advocate for women’s empowerment. She aspires to be known for helping women to find the courage, ability, and community to become their most authentic selves and live life to the fullest.
I want you to treat yourself the way that you would treat your favorite person.
SUPER FUN
FACTS
NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF
I am that girl that will compliment you on the street and offer to fix your crown if it’s crooked or tuck in your tag if it’s out.
When I hear good music, I may sing along and start dancing wherever I am, especially in the car!
Before I go to a new restaurant, I will look at the menu and check out the parking situation to plan ahead.
I have 82 collections in Instagram with recipes, exercises, crafts & other awesome clips that I completely forget about after saving.
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
THE QUIZ
Favorite indulgence
Time with Family and Friends
celeb i'd love to meet
Mel Robbins
Guilty pleasure
Going New Places with Family and Friends
alternate universe job:
Dancer
favorite place i've been:
St. Maarten
drink of choice
Moscow Mule
can't live without
Aloe, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, & Frankincense
usually craving
Anything Coffee Flavored
beach vs mountains
The Beach - ALWAYS!
favorite show to binge
Grey’s Anatomy or Big Little Lies
