Coffee maven and marketing master Kris Christian (@KrisDChristian) is an inspiration to me. A former Wall Street analyst, Kris transitioned to the role of entrepreneur a decade ago and her success continues to brew.

Kris Christian

When you meet her, there is an instant spark. Her energy is bright and bold—which isn’t just the caffeine talking. We connected back in 2019 at a female-focused co-working space in Chicago when she hosted a coffee pop-up at a breakfast I was helping to host. I learned that she started Chicago French Press after running several successful start-ups when she was looking for her next project.
In our interview, she opened up about her approach to self-care including how she faces the unknown and works through limitations with the right type of self-talk. And, no surprise based on that feeling I remember when we met, you’ll hear about how she uses her energy to attract what she wants in life. Her approach has paid off as Chicago French Press is a national brand sold in Target and through partnerships with brands like Kendra Scott and Athleta. Featured in Forbes, The Food Network, USA Today, and with Drew Barrymore, her approach is one we can all learn from.

Self-Care Leads to Big Success

Since we recorded our interview back in 2020, Kris was named 2022 Chicago's 40 under 40 game changers, became a mother, and established a nationally recognized brand sold in Target. Her pop-up turned into a permanent Chicago location and she expanded the range of coffee blends, launched bottle brewed teas and coffee cubes. Her one-of-a-kind partnerships included work with Gabby Union for Amazon’s 2021 Holiday Guide.

“Faith and follow-through are my two superpowers - I won’t stop until I see it through.”

Top Three Tips for Attracting What You Want

Anything I say "yes" to must align with my purpose.
When it comes to mindset, be in the moment and feel what you want as true and real now, today.
Be intentional about who you share your energy with

A few of my favorite insights from Kris

0:00 - Introduction

6:40 - Pushing past the unknown

8:12 - How to think about self-care

9:30 - Working on self-talk

11:13 - Attracting energy

13:05 - Her story: you already have what you need

20:03 - Her why and finding the source

24:43 - Seeing the impact

26:31- Deciding what to say yes to

30:38 - Protecting your energy

34:56 - BLM and honest conversations

36:42 - Self-care basics

About Kris

A multi-passionate social entrepreneur and former Wall Street analyst, Kris Christian has made it her life’s work to deliver results and solve challenges through her lens as a millennial influencer and thought leader. A lifelong coffee enthusiast, Kris founded Chicago French Press, which produces premium organic coffee roasted in small batches and flavored by hand in the Windy City. Her goal is to make flavorful gourmet coffee accessible, and she uses her business to teach others how to brew a delicious cup at home. When she’s not working, you can find Kris at Associate Board meetings for The Simple Good and TheTakeBackChi or teaching Entrepreneurship to rising business leaders nationwide.

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