Encore - Kristen Noel - Rescript Your Life for More Joy

Creative Collaboration

Kristen Noel shares the story of how a late-night discovery led to the creation of "Best Self Magazine," a project she describes as a "creative baby" with her partner. They combined their skills in photography and content curation to build a platform that celebrates personal growth and positivity. Kristen emphasizes the importance of collaboration and trusting the process, noting that her mission is to celebrate people's best selves, not perfection 1.

We never had a child, but we always knew we were going to birth something creatively. And this was our creative baby.

--- Kristen Noel

The magazine has grown into a collection of inspiring voices, curated through relationships built over time, and now attracts more content than she can publish.

   

From Crisis to Creation

Kristen's journey to founding "Best Self Magazine" was born from a personal crisis that left her with nothing but a blank canvas. She describes this period as a "real life tsunami" that stripped away her marriage, home, and financial security, but ultimately provided an opportunity for reinvention. Kristen believes that such crises can be transformative, offering a chance to start anew and create something meaningful 2.

When you're flat on your ass, there's no place else to go. Butt up.

--- Kristen Noel

Her entrepreneurial spirit, evident since her teenage years, guided her through this challenging time, leading to the creation of a platform that inspires others to embrace their best selves.