KRISTINA MCCALLA

Welcoming. Practical. Transformative.
Conversations that help people feel seen, think differently, and leave with something they can carry into real life.
I don’t believe the best talks are the ones people simply enjoy in the moment. I want people to leave with something they can actually carry into their lives, their work, their relationships, and the way they show up for others.
My approach blends storytelling, practical insight, faith, and lived experience to create conversations that feel welcoming, honest, and useful. Every room is different, so I shape each message around the people in front of me and what they need most.
Whether I’m speaking to business leaders, nonprofit teams, women of faith, community groups, or a room full of people searching for more purpose and belonging, my goal is the same:
that you leave feeling seen, thinking differently, and carrying something meaningful with you.

SPEAKING TOPICS
Topics I Love to Speak About
Every talk is tailored—so the message feels relevant, personal, and worth carrying with you.
Big ideas that shift the way people think about home, belonging, purpose, and the spaces we create for one another.
Kriss’ keynotes blend storytelling, lived experience, research, and practical insight to help audiences see familiar ideas in a new way—and leave with something meaningful they can carry into their work and lives.
Best for:
TED-style talks, conferences, leadership events, associations, chambers, universities, nonprofit gatherings, and large community events.
Possible topics:
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The Home We Carry
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Hospitality + Belonging
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Purpose + Calling
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Leadership + Community
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Impact + Service
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Beauty + Design
Audiences leave with:
A fresh perspective, practical takeaways, and a clearer sense of how they can create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and like they belong.

ORGANIZATIONS KRISS HAS WORKED WITH




If you’re interested in inviting Kriss to speak at your conference, organization, women’s event, nonprofit gathering, podcast, or community conversation, please complete the form below.
All inquiries are reviewed, and we will be in touch if the opportunity feels like a good fit.