Award-winning television host and producer, PBS-TV media personality and business writer, Kristine “Kristi” Hoffman has created, hosted, and produced the first PBS television series of its kind, “Business 360.” “Business 360″ focused on fast-emerging entrepreneurs, new technologies, and Fortune 500 leaders who make an impact in the world of business.
It was on “Business 360″ that Kristi interviewed world leaders, politicians and business executives across the globe, including such dignitaries as Mexico’s President, Vicente Fox, and President of Daimler Chrysler North America, Tom Lasorda. She also has interviewed United States Secretary of the Treasury, John Snow, Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Ohio Bob Taft, and international speaker and best-selling author, Martha Rogers, PhD. Her interviews with Corporate CEOs, Presidents, and Senior Vice Presidents include Google, Owens Corning, Dana Corporation, New York City’s famed Physique 57, and Owens-Illinois. She also has interviewed professional athletes, including NBA star Jim Jackson, LPGA golfer Kristy McPherson, and basketball player Melissa Goodall.
Kristi Hoffman has been featured on NPR radio for her upcoming segments and has appeared in numerous cutting-edge publications including Edge magazine (March 2013). Hoffman has won many awards including the Association for Women in Communications Award of Achievement, its Crystal Award, and has been a nominee for The Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Touchstone Award. She has been named 100 Women of Influence and Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by Girl Scouts of the USA and has been the recipient of the Young Business Leadership’s “20 Under 40 Award.”
Hoffman has been the moderator of many women’s and business summits including Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Susan G. Komen Foundation Breast Health Care Summit, and Girl Scouts Young Women’s Leadership Summit. She was Keynote Speaker for the Ohio Office of the Treasurer’s Women in Business Summit and hosted KeyBank’s 7 Tips 7 Experts 7 Minutes Seminar for Women. Kristi has been a collegiate instructor at Bowling Green State University and a featured guest lecturer at universities throughout the midwest.
Her latest edgy articles, SmartChick Blog, and website feature topics surrounding her upcoming book, “Total Package Chick: A Smart Woman’s Guide to Being More Savvy, Real, and Successful,” and her online Total Package Professional women’s business course series entitled BusinessChick. She also has an online FitChick series for health-savvy women to get healthy inside and out. Kristi truly hopes to motivate and inspire wise women in business and in life. Her online Total Package Interviews feature Corporate Presidents, CEOs, and Founders, as well as professional athletes and inspirational women sharing their success stories.
Kristi has loved being involved with organizations like: The American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen Foundation, The Junior League, Delta Delta Delta sorority, YMCA, and Girl Scouts of the USA. She has been an IDEA-certified fitness instructor, and takes a special interest in physical fitness. She has been involved in the regional initiative to impact childhood obesity rates and is active with the educational efforts associated with severe food allergies in children through the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
Kristi holds a Master of Science degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Toledo. She has 16 years of corporate experience in strategic marketing consulting, business-to- business communication, corporate communications, and public relations, much of it in the health care industry. She has been a business columnist and a published writer for national and regional publications. Her writing has been frequently printed in industry publications due to her unique interviews and acumen regarding business development and trends.
Kristi is a public speaker and guest lecturer on topics related to business and life. Her featured topics include: “Creating the Ultimate You: Aligning the Inner and Outer You;” “Becoming a FitChick: Aligning your Body, Brain, and Spirit from the Inside Out;” “Becoming Your Own Total Package Chick;” “Building a Business-Savvy Mind: Stepping Up to your Next Level of Success at Work;” and “Stepping Out of Your Rut and Into Success.” She also speaks on academic topics including: broadcasting, media relations, corporate communications, and public relations. Her community leadership and volunteer boards of trustees commitments include organizations focusing on issues regarding self esteem in girls and young women, youth health and fitness, severe food allergies, and healthy lifestyles.
Kristi is available for Corporate or Personal Success Consulting, and she can be found at:
Facebook.com/TotalPackageChick,
Pinterest.com/TotalPackageChk, and at her website: TotalPackageProfessional.com or TotalPackageChick.com.
Kristi is married, has two amazing sons who inspire her, and a Siberian cat. She loves golf, modern art, rock music, traveling, and physical fitness.
