Parenting & Mental Health Advocate; Comedian & Author of "Hold On, But Don't Hold Still"; Host of "Hope & Humor" Podcast

Santa Clarita, CA, USA
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Kristina Kuzmic Biography

Kristina Kuzmic is a speaker, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and comedian known for her candid, humor-infused approach to parenting and life challenges. After immigrating to the United States from Croatia during the war in her homeland and facing experiences including divorce, single parenting, poverty, and mental health struggles, Kuzmic has focused on providing support and perspective to others navigating similar obstacles. Her content, which has garnered over one billion video views, addresses parenting, mental health, and resilience, offering encouragement and humor to a broad audience.

Kuzmic gained national attention as the winner of "Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star," a reality TV competition produced by Mark Burnett. This opportunity led to her hosting "The Ambush Cook" on OWN Network, where she first connected with television audiences. Since then, Kuzmic has developed a digital presence, creating videos that address the complexities of modern parenting and the importance of mental health. Media outlets such as Huffington Post, People, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, and Parents have featured her creative parenting advice and comedic perspective.

Her first book, "Hold On, But Don't Hold Still," published by Penguin Random House, has been translated into multiple languages and became a bestseller. The memoir explores her experiences with divorce and single parenthood. Her second book, "I Can Fix This! (And Other Lies I've Told Myself while Parenting My Struggling Child)," examines parenting a child facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. The book, featuring a foreword by New York Times bestselling clinician Dr. Shefali Tsabary, addresses common misconceptions about parenting and shares lessons learned through personal experience.

Kuzmic is an international keynote speaker and has completed two comedy tours across more than 60 cities in the United States and Canada. She also hosts the "Hope & Humor" podcast, where she discusses mental health, parenting, and authentic living. Kuzmic's work emphasizes breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering supportive environments for families.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Kristina Kuzmic Speaking Topics

  • The Secret to Growing Your Brand: Authenticity

  • It Won't Go As Planned

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Kristina Kuzmic Videos

Kristina Kuzmic Speaker Promo

Kristina Kuzmic Speaker Promo

Uploaded by Kristina Kuzmic on 2025-01-02.

Your Time Will Come

Your Time Will Come

I wanted to share this story with you in case you're looking for some hope. This is a true story from my life that I hope will inspire you. Your...

Dealing with other people's judgments

Dealing with other people's judgments

Are you still carrying around suitcases someone handed you?

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Kristina Kuzmic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Secret to Growing Your Brand: Authenticity, It Won't Go As Planned, Supporting A Child Through Mental Health Struggles, You’re Right, They Don’t Like You, I Can Fix This! (And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself) and Kids First, Ego Last. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kristina Kuzmic for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Kristina Kuzmic generally travels from Santa Clarita, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wendi Aarons, Christine Michel Carter, Diane Prince, Sarah Beeston and Aliza Pressman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kristina Kuzmic for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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