Kristine Carlson captivated readers worldwide with her first three bestsellers, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love” and “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women”and “An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given”. Expanding on the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson’s work, (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series), Kristine is continuing to share the timeless wisdom of the “Don’t Sweat philosophy” in a celebration of Mother’s everywhere. In keeping with the Don’t Sweat tradition, she has written, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms.”

Her last book, published April 2010, “Heart Broken Open”, was a courageously honest memoir of her personal journey through the depths of grief and mourning after the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband. This powerful book gained the attention and earned accolades of readers and media across the globe.

Kris is the American Heart Association Go Red For Women 2012 Spokesperson. In this role she will be a keynote speaker for annual fundraising events. As a speaker, Kristine’s unparalleled capacity to be transparent, vulnerable and authentic encourages and inspires her audience to be the same. She shares timeless wisdom and practical ideas that invite the audience to experience true freedom; the freedom to love, the freedom to heal, the freedom to overcome, the freedom to succeed, and the freedom to create more inner peace.

An unyielding believer of living in the moment and finding happiness in life, Kris has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts, including: The Today Show, Empowered Living Radio, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

A dedicated mother to her two daughters and “Nana” to her wonderful grandchildren, Kristine is deeply committed to spreading her message of love and peace to the world.