Kristen’s Favorite Quote: “Life is too short to be working for someone else’s dream.” Meet LBD’s Event Director! Kristen Crooks has been with Life by Design since we first started printing. Kristen started as an editorial assistant, but through hard work she has found her calling running our events. Every launch party Kristen is behind the scenes making sure things run as smoothly as possible! Outside of Life by design Kristen focuses most of her time working with Stegela Success Mastery. Working with entrepreneurs to make sure they stay accountable to their goals, and helping create a community of entrepreneurs in San Diego! Kristen also spends her time working as a ghostwriter, and helping other people get their story out there! Kristen is so grateful that she has been able to work with Life by Design for so long! She has had the chance to work closely with some of her personal heros’ and has an amazing time while she does it! Working with events helps Kristen to see the community she is helping build! Every event that Kristen helps run gives her a chance to help Life by Design’s community and build authentic connections with every person that walks though our door! Events can be incredibly tricky with last minute changes, unexpected problems, and expectations to be an amazing event, this is why Kristens best advice for starting entrepreneurs is be flexible. The journey of owning your own business is a tough one, so remember to be open minded to new opportunities, and let the rough stuff roll off your shoulders. Although Kirsten keeps very busy, the project she is most excited about is working with Women Of Worth! This is Life by Designs Women’s mixer where
Kristen gets to connect with all the girl power she can! Women of Worth is a monthly mixer where Women in San Diego can connect and build influence and help impact the community! If you would like to know more about our events, or get into contact with Kristen contact her at. If you are looking to get into contact with Kristen, you can reach her at: Email: Kristen@stegela.com Website: www.StegelaSuccess.com Instagram: @crooks13
Dominic’s Favorite Quote: “Be here, be now, make the day count.” - Dominic Cruz What is going on everyone! We are coming at you with another amazing Life by Design team member. That’s right, another one! Our social media guru Dominic Cruz handles all of Life by Design’s social media and interaction! But Dominic doesn’t only do social media for Life by Design, he also is the founder and CEO of CruzIN Social Media, where he puts his clients’ social media on Cruz control. Dominic may be a social media guru, but he also is a keynote speaker, real estate investor, and a director for the Young Entrepreneur’s Society, a non-profit committed to bringing the spirit of entrepreneurship to the students.
ing with Life by Design, Dominic has really found how amazing it is to give back to our community and how much he truly does want to continue giving. As Dominic has found his journey through entrepreneurship, he has realized that you always have to believe in yourself. There will be many trials and tribulations, but you must keep pushing through if you want to gain massive success. Each new idea is something to explore, and each opportunity gives you a chance to learn more about business or even yourself. So no matter what is going on in your life, if you believe in what you are doing, you have to push through. Dominic is excited the most by his up and coming speaking career! By sharing his story Dominic hopes to create a positive impact on the world and help other entrepreneurs avoid the mistakes he has made. As he continues this journey he is perfecting his speeches to give motivation and leadership skills, as well as motivation and success skills! If you would like to get into contact with Dominic or book him to speak, you can reach him at: Email: dominic@Cruzinsocialmedia.com Website: www.CruzinSocialMedia.com Instagram: @DominicCruz88
Even though Dominic has a packed schedule, he makes sure to work with Life by Design because it has had such an amazing impact on his life. Dominic has learned so much about his own business and himself through the stories he helps tell. Realizing there are so many people out there that have been through the same struggle he has and prevailed, has helped Dominic propel himself to success. By work-
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