Meet Kristen Witzel!
“What makes your heart happy?”
Meet the Founder and Executive Director of KidsBoost! Kristen is a mom and former hospital Child Life Specialist who turned her passion for generosity into an opportunity to mentor kids taking on service projects to raise money for the organizations that matter to them. In this episode, we talk about how the challenges of being a single mother and how being an entrepreneur helped her find meaning and purpose in the work she was clearly meant to do.
We both have kids who just finished fifth grade and are about to embark on the adventure of middle school. I think it’s interesting how ideas percolate over time, building tension, and ultimately inspiring us to take action.
As moms, we want to pursue our dreams and also do ALL THE THINGS. Is it possible? Kristen says she spent years living off peanut butter and a prayer. She’s working to build a culture that values working parents as they raise kind and generous kids while using their own gifts to give back to the community.
You don’t want to miss this incredible story.
Important links from this episode:
Does your kid have an idea for a project they’d like to pursue? KidsBoost would love to help!
KidsBoost: Creating a sustainable cycle of giving by equipping kids to serve others
The Moment of Lift : How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates
Big Magic: Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert