“ To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” -Buddha ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ I have been interested in cleansing, nutrition and exercise for 25 years. With age, injury, and the last holiday eating binge, I thought what a great time to jump [...]
You’re starting a new year and thinking RESOLUTIONS. Now you can wipe the slate of debauchery and excuses and make a pact with yourself to commit. You know the drill… “I’ll start to exercise, I’ll cut back drinking or eating so much, I’ll meditate, I’ll take that class, I’ll go on a budget”… blah blah [...]
What do the Holidays mean for you? Memories of unfulfilled expectations? Good times or bad? Financial hardship? Combative relationships? Reduce expectations of other people and yourself. Trying to expect other people to make you happy or act the way you want is setting you up for failure. Being responsible for others happiness is [...]
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” -Lao Tzu ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Have you ever gone to a psychic, read your horoscope, done a Meyers Briggs Personality Test, gone on a spiritual quest, or completed strength finders quizzes to learn more about who you are? It can be fascinating to discover how you [...]
"There are three constants in life... change, choice, and principles." -Stephen Covey ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ I recently attended a speaking engagement to hear Jack Canfield, co-author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, talk about his book “The Success Principles”. This book is now in its 10th edition printing. It has sold in 108 countries in 30 languages. [...]
“The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Physiognomy is the study of how appearance reveals personality. This dates back to the Greeks from Greek physiognomia "the judging of a person's nature by his features," from physio- (see physio- ) + gnomon (genitive gnomonos) [...]
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” -Lao Tzu ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Emotional Intelligence involves our ability to understand, express, and control our emotions. The ability to express and control our own emotions is important, but so is our ability to understand, interpret, and respond to [...]
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ― C.G. Jung ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Authenticity requires self-knowledge and self-awareness. It is an expression of your essential self, uncensored, undiluted, and genuine. Authentic people accept their strengths and weaknesses. They are accountable. They are connected to their values and desires and act deliberately [...]
“All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” -Walt Disney ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Facing challenging problems or obstacles is a part of life that [...]
“Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.” -Annette Funicello ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ I recently realized I was a perfectionist, or a recovering one. This topic came up in conversation recently when a friend was agonizing over the content of her first published book. The memories of my designing days in the garment industry flashed back [...]
As an actor, understanding your “type” and presenting that package to your customers (casting directors) in a marketable and consistent way is crucial. This is something Kristi Speiser helped me to understand and then act upon with great success. Aft… Read more
Thank you so much for a fabulous image consultation. You are a wonderful person and it was great to get to know you better while gaining knowledge to further my goals in my career. In a short period of time your guidance has really helped me make pos… Read more
The wonderful thing about working with Kristi is that she’s very hands on, engaging and most of all extremely assertive. She knows her stuff like none other! She is involved in every single aspect of her client’s image. It’s not really just … Read more
Kristi and I found each other just as I was transitioning into my own. She helped me see the beauty of my newfound butterfly wings and how to project that confidence and freedom into my image. I came from the Mid-West where conservative and minima… Read more
Just wanted to share that I just booked a commercial for Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer after one session. Thank you for the nudge. You are my new guru!
