Self-described as genuine, quirky, and ever-evolving,

Kristin Beltaos embraces her imperfections because they keep her grounded and always learning.

Nonprofit and Small Business Marketing and Organizational Development Expert

Many find Kristin disarming, allowing them to reveal their thoughts more freely. This gives her more information to keep you moving toward your dreams at full speed while keeping the conversation fun and lively.

Kristin's Resume

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While many talk about starting a business, she’s done it three times.

Each business venture is a chapter in her story that fulfilled different passions at various stages. She’s thrilled to blend her creative flair and coaching skills into your business or personal writing endeavors. It's not about returning to her organizational development and marketing roots; it's about continuing a journey of creative exploration and growth.

It began in Canton, Ohio…

Kristin’s love affair with writing started as a little girl in Canton, Ohio, with her grandmother frequenting Martin’s Stationery. While she was there to purchase her monthly greeting cards, another lost art, Kristin was busy inhaling the paper and ink cologne only this specialty store could air…and admittedly looking forward to a slice of pie from Knights Restaurant in the same mall. Back then, life was all about the experience of simple excursions, and the pandemic has directed many back to basics.

To this day, sketchbooks, canvases, and a carousel of pens, pencils, paintbrushes, and her MacBook Air are fixtures that ensure creativity happens almost daily.

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Kristin’s Career Began During the Decade When….

We Prepared for Y2k

Microsoft Saved Apple From Bankruptcy

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Minneapolis 1995,

Kristin graduated from the University of St. Thomas with an undergraduate degree in print journalism, a minor in criminal justice, and a concentration in political science. After an internship at St. Jude Medical in the investor and media relations department, she quickly defected from her aspiration to be a police beat or political reporter and opted for marketing communications. After 9/11, she completed her graduate degree in Management from the College of St. Scholastica, focusing on organizational development and change management.

Kristin Beltaos accepting her diploma from St Thomas

After climbing the corporate ladder…

filled with travel and many mergers and acquisitions, Kristin put the potentiality of personal burnout behind her and hung a consulting shingle. Her experiences boast entrepreneurship to Fortune 500 while she and her husband I tried to start their family, which unfortunately included miscarriages, infertility, and learning to navigate each new pregnancy with a hopeful and positive attitude.

In 2005 and again in 2008,

Kristin jumped with both feet into the most challenging and rewarding position of mom. After her first son was born, he was diagnosed with multiple anaphylactic food allergies (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame) and additional health challenges. Caring for her son with health needs was the catalyst to start her second business, A Gift of Miles, where she consulted for couples and families who struggled to have a family and children with medical challenges.

For 12 wonderful years,

Kristin provided so many with the support and guidance that was lacking in the medical and psychological fields regarding reproductive challenges, food allergies, and stress management.

As the food allergy niche skyrocketed,

Kristin acquired licensing from the Minnesota Center for Professional Development, monitored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She pioneered the first food allergy curriculum of courses to teach continuing education to early childhood and school-age providers and educators on how to keep food-allergic children safe, happy, and included.

Kristin Beltaos keynote for Seattle Children's hospital

In-person advocacy services

Springboarding off Kristin’s licensure was in-person advocacy services, where she wrote and led the implementation of comprehensive food allergy 504 plans in districts and schools and conferred throughout the year to train, collaborate, and mediate conflicts between families and educators.

kristin beltoas and Allan at in-person advocacy speaking event

Fast forward to the present,

Kristin is excitedly here with you to create connections between what is in your heart and ensure that your message gets communicated.

When she’s not on a walk with her husband and pup Bella, playing pickleball with her boys, tinkering in her garden, drawing, or writing, she’s doing what only a true Minneapolis girl would be doin’…listening to Prince.

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"Kristin is a God send! She worked with my nonprofit Stillborn And Infant Loss Support, and it was an absolute pleasure. Her diligence, patience, and expertise are invaluable. Kristin took a deep dive into our brand, marketing materials, and strategic plan, providing concise deliverables and guidance to set up the business for the next level we envisioned for our team, clients, partners, and supporters. If you are looking for someone who will get it done, with a good heart and knowledge to streamline your marketing efforts and messaging, trust me, Kristin is the woman for the job!"

Sadija Smiley MBA, Founder & Executive Director, Stillborn and Infant Loss Support, Laurel, VA
"Kristin’s coaching and consulting is highly expert, knowledgeable, realistic, honest, and filled with genuine cheer and an AMAZING sense of humor. I would highly recommend her as a resource for all things consulting, writing and marketing-related, both from a personal and business standpoint. Whether you’re celebrating a happy or sad family event, contact Kristin to ensure your moment is captured. Additionally, those thinking of opening a business, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and more, reach out to learn about her guidance and care. Working with Kristin has been both fact-based and heart opening simultaneously. She provides a custom tailored set of “tools” to cope with stress while addressing your everyday household and business needs"!

Khrysti N., Boca Raton, FL
"Kristin is a sharp, reliable and hard-working professional who is tenacious in serving her clients. Her superior communications and interpersonal skills are top notch and a strong contributor to her success. I have had the pleasure of watching Kristin’s career evolve over many years as she has combined her extensive professional skills with her passion for helping people enhance their personal and professional lives via greater knowledge, insight and compassion. If you get the chance to work with Kristin, I suggest you take it – she is a joy to work with and it will likely be a growing experience for you both."

Judy German, Burnsville, MN
"I have worked with Kristin for many years and have been extremely satisfied with what she has done for me and my fine jewelry business. With her organizational skills and professional approach, she helped to grow my small business, all while keeping my eye on what needs to be done today and in the future. Starting a small business can be very stressful. With Kristin's ability to ask the right questions, she was able to pull me back and look at the big picture, avoiding the pitfalls of trying to do too many things at once or getting caught up in the tiny details. I've been impressed with her compassion for working with others and her passion for what she does. It is apparent she truly enjoys it, and it is what will keep me as a client."

Scott V., Minneapolis, MN
"Kristin has been a great help to me as I am working on building up my violin studio. She has come up with some very creative solutions. I know that I am taken care of and she is fun to be around. I hiighly recommend Kristin and her services."

Kristin Cassada, Minneapolis, MN
"I first met Kristin when I was hired as a general contractor to work on a couple of projects in her home. After learning about her business background, I hired her to help develop my messaging and website. Kristin was to write my website copy; but I soon realized that I needed an education on the process leading to a quality website. Her knowledge guided me through the creation of this business tool. Kristin is a talented, enthusiastic and a creative individual who helped me to develop my thoughts into an interesting and informative read. I enjoyed the experience of working with Kristin and believe she would be an asset to anyone looking for a partner in the development of a website or any other marketing tool."

John Schroeder, Minneapolis, MN
"Kristin was a great asset in helping us start up our first business. The bank had asked us for so much information that it soon became very overwhelming. She helped keep us grounded and on track to meet our personal goal of owning our own business. Kristin created an impressive business plan based on the information we provided to her. The bank did not request any additional information from us once they were presented with the business plan. We received a “yes” for the business within two weeks and were ready to close within one month. This was our dream come true, and we owe so much to Kristin for her great work. The bank even complimented us on this being one of the quickest closings they ever experienced for a business purchase. Thank you so much."

Mark and Becky, Uniontown, OH
"I had the pleasure of working with Kristin on a local campaign where I served as the Campaign Manager. Kristin’s professionalism and writing skills were integral to the success of our campaign. She was very flexible and met and sometimes exceeded project requirements. She was reliable and always provided feedback that refocused the product back to the project’s goals. Kristin’s work on the project included all final editing of marketing materials, creating marketing materials, website review and streamlining the communication group’s editing process. Overall, Kristin is a rare find. A person that was more than qualified for the role she served but had the generosity and commitment to manage the project to completion, all while serving in a volunteer capacity."

Katie, Campaign Manager, Maple Grove, MN

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Self-described as genuine, quirky, and ever-evolving,

Kristin Beltaos embraces her imperfections because they keep her grounded and always learning.

While many talk about starting a business, she’s done it three times.

It began in Canton, Ohio…