Welcome to The Kris Collective! I’m Kristen Mackoul, the creator of this lifestyle blog + I’m so happy we found each other!
I’m a part time studio salon owner: born, raised + currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. I’ve been a professional in the beauty industry since 2013, where I first realized I had a beautiful opportunity to express my creative passion. After fully realizing my passion is for people, I wanted to further create a safe, intimate environment for women who want more personalized support on their journey. That’s when I started working 1:1 as transformation and success coach.
I’m a firm believer in “work hard, play hard!”. When I’m not behind the chair or cheering others on, I’m checking off the endless number of places on my bucket list. Travel (especially attending music festivals) is my main source of inspiration, and the thing that keeps me fueled.
I grew up with pure admiration for my dad’s eye for photography, inheriting his adoration for it, and now I love planning, directing, shooting, and editing photos and videos of our travels in my spare time. Of course, my two munchkin cats (Tobi + T’challa) keep me company while I spend hours dabbling in Lightroom with reruns of How I Met Your Mother in the background.
That innate desire we have for connection is especially strong for me. I’ve always felt compelled to bring people together- whether that’s through the depths of astrology + tarot, encouraging others to pursue new experiences, or just sharing my individuality through fashion. That’s how I got here to begin with! I hope you find what you’re looking for 
Kristen is a Virgo rising, Virgo sun and Aries moon.
