— But That’s just the fancy packaging —

5th Grade dropout to college Graduate

Polygamist — to Train Robber — to Confidence Cowgirl

Self-Taught Everything

Kristen grew up in a fractured polygamist family and later performed as a Wild West “train robber,”, but her real journey was learning to shed fear, reclaim her voice, and embrace her Braver self as the Confidence Cowgirl.

Resonates with women’s groups, faith-based audiences, and mental health organizations who need to see that identity isn’t inherited — it can be courageously chosen.

With no formal teachers and no roadmap, Kristen built her skills in music, art, and storytelling one book at a time from the library stacks — turning self-education into her superpower.

Resonates with students, educators, and corporate innovators who need to see how resourcefulness, creativity, and grit can fuel lifelong learning and leadership.

Because Kristen’s Life Experiences — Are the REAL show stoppers.

Kristen went from being pulled out of school in 5th grade to teaching herself the grit, creativity, and courage to graduate college and perform her own original song at commencement.

Resonates with students, educators, and women’s groups who need to see that setbacks don’t define the future — courage and persistence can rewrite any story.