Testimonials
Here is what people are saying about this extraordinary woman:
“It was truly wonderful to meet you, you have a remarkable speaking gift, touching everyone in the room – and there were a few thousand people there!”
Sally Temple PhD
Scientific Director
Neural Stem Cell Institute
President of ISSCR
Kristin’s humor, success strategies and inspirational stories truly resonated with our graduates as they prepare for their life long vision for success! We truly enjoyed Kristin’s radiant personality and genuine attitude of “living your life from a place of positivity” and a great attitude each and every day!
We are grateful for people like Kristin who motivate and inspire all of us, to envision an enriching life no matter what adversities life may present along the way, because every day is a beautiful day!”
Mitchell Fuerst
President
Success Education Colleges
“Commanding Officer Region Legal Service Office Southwest presents this certificate of appreciation to Kristin Macdonald for leading our Women’s History Month celebration and sharing her extraordinary life accomplishments with the men and women of Region Legal Service Office Southwest. Kristin’s inspirational message, motivational guidance and life skills workshop made an enduring impression on the Sailors and Officers of this command. The tools she left us with will no doubt have a lasting and positive impact in our careers and personal lives. We thank Kristin for taking the time out of her personal schedule to meet and talk with us. The men and women of the United States Navy can look to Kristin as a source of inspiration.”
Presented this 28th day of March 2014.
David M. Harrison
CAPT, JAGC, USN
COMMANDING OFFICER
“As a member of the Junior League of Los Angeles I was faced with the daunting task of booking an amazing speaker for one of our programs, called Daybreak. Kristin Macdonald was eager to come on board to speak to these women, who are homeless and victims of abuse/mental illness/financial problems. Her words of truth and encouragement really hit home for many of the women and there was not a dry eye in the place. Once the evening commenced, all the women walked out in silence, still processing the intense emotions that Kristen was able to surface in each and every one of them. Kristin MacDonald comes HIGHLY recommended and her outlook on life is absolutely contagious. Second Vision will inspire even the most emotionally-numb individuals to want more out of life.”
Clark Gilmer
Junior League of Los Angeles
http://www.jlla.org
“Kristin Macdonald is a great speaker and a powerful motivator. Her words and her teachings are a gift to the universe. I learned so much from her workshop about how anyone can have a great life with the right attitude. She is a beautiful person both inside and out.”
Frank Ramirez
President, The Americas Group
National Director of Governmental Affairs,
National American Indian Veterans Inc.
“When you get Kristin MacDonald (as a speaker, or motivational coach), you get more — much more — than you expect (especially in terms of value and results). We were very fortunate to have Kristin MacDonald as a guest speaker for our Lunch & Learn session. The topic of the one hour session was ‘Second Vision: Living Your Life with Your Three Best Attitudes.’ She is everything you want a guest speaker to be: great at holding the interest of the audience, humorous in her deliver of the information, interactive, and she welcomed questions. The staff were completely engaged by Kristin and after the session surrounded her to ask further questions. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a speaker for any organization. Thank you Kristin for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration and role model.”
Brigid Stancin
Human Resources Manager
Encompass Digital Media
“We were honored to have Kristin Macdonald emcee and auctioneer for the 2008 Los Angeles Blind Wine Tasting & Auction. Kristin, who is partially sighted, hosted five continuous hours and delivered her inspiring story to over 300 guests. She is an incredibly entertaining woman who will enhance your event whether it is a fun afternoon auction or an elegant dinner gala. She will engage your guests and encourage them to be generous. We will definitely invite her to join us for next year’s event.”
Jennifer Hecker
Western Regional Director of Events
Foundation Fighting Blindness
www.FightBlindness.org
“It is rare that elegance, courage, beauty, and passion come together in a human package. But anyone who is fortunate to spend time with Kristin Macdonald knows they are in the presence of the real deal. We met when I was a guest on her radio show, and I was truly impressed with her preparation, interview sense, empathy, and organizational skills. I believe her life story could either be a book, movie, or a magnificent speech, which I know she can deliver with style. I have no hesitation in recommending Kristin for any challenge life may offer.”
Tom Sullivan
Actor, Author and Motivational Speaker
“Kristin Macdonald is an excellent talk show host. She’s professional, inspirational and fun! She’s well prepared for every interview, puts her guests at ease and carries the conversation with ease and grace. It is a pleasure working with Kristin Macdonald!”
Cherry Norris
The Hollywood Dating Director
www.hollywooddatingdirector.com
“Thank you so much for the great interview. You did a wonderful job! I look forward to listening to the recording. I appreciate you being a voice for compassion, love and healing in the world, Kristin. You and your work are blessed.”
Moira Shepard
Real-Life Miracles Right Now
www.MiraclesWithMoira.com
“Second Vision is an apt description of Kristin’s approach to taking a daunting challenge and remaking her life. Her warmth, determination, and positive spirit bring an inspiring attitude to all her presentations. Kristin has demonstrated the ability to draw the audience at our fund raising auctions and educational programs into her story and her message of renewal and taking action benefits themselves and others.”
La Donna Ringering, Phd.
CEO/Center for the Partially Sighted www.low-vision.org
“Kristin Macdonald is the epitome of courage and inspiration. Stunningly beautiful inside and out, Kristin uses her wicked sense of humor to entertain and motivate her audiences to reach their dreams no matter what obstacles they may face. Despite her own struggle with retinitis pigmentosa, RP, which has caused her to lose her eyesight, she has a clear vision of how to empower others. As she says, “When your first vision of yourself fails, you must then create your ‘Second Vision.’” Oftentimes, that leap is what reveals your true gold and your true glory. Thank you, Kristin, for helping us all to see the Light.”
Barbara Niven
Actress – Speaker – Performance Coach
www.barbaraniven.com
“Kristin is one of those rare hosts that can dig deep into the head of a person to pull out the real stuff that matters; she has heart, depth and a voice none more pleasant to listen to. She is a fine example of a person who claims their disability, not as a huge bolder that gets in the way of things, but as simply an obstacle to overcome. Kristin and I adhere to a similar principle: We are not disabled, we’re just blind.”
Steve Gladstone
Actor