We recently had the chance to connect with Kristian Gilmore and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Kristian, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What battle are you avoiding?
Believing that I’m good enough. That what Jesus created within me—for His purpose—and how He created me will sustain me in terms of longevity.
It is so easy to lose sight of your passion and grow weary in your calling. And before you know it, time and opportunity have come and gone.
But when you look in the mirror and actually face not only your mindsets that have been holding you back, and take a stand on not avoiding the hard work—you begin to see the fruit. And that’s exactly where you should be.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kristian Gilmore — I’m a content creator, creative storyteller, podcast host, and ministry leader.
I’ve been consistently creating content for the last few months, stepping boldly into my calling and using my gifts to inspire and uplift. I’ve also been the host of The Kristian Experience for over three years — a podcast where I share my deepest thoughts with a community of people navigating faith, mental health, and everything in between.
What began as a form of therapy for me became a voice for others — a safe space where vulnerability meets truth, and healing meets hope.
The way I approach storytelling — through my voice, my honesty, and my empathy — has allowed people to reconnect with a sense of humanity. I know that may sound bold, but in my experience, the people I’ve had the honor of reaching have felt that. And that means everything to me.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
Looking back, I think it was a collection of people — a community of eyes and hearts that noticed my gifts, the way I moved through life, and the light I carried, even when I couldn’t fully see it myself. They were always there to remind me that I had something special — something different, enthusiastic, and worth nurturing.
What I thought was minor… what I sometimes dismissed as a fluke… they were amazed by. And their belief in me taught me that I can walk in the light that was assigned to me.
In fact, I should — because that light isn’t just for me. It’s going to be needed in this world.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Simple consistency. You have to do the work — there’s no running from it.
The game plan doesn’t change when it comes to the goal. You might take different routes, but at the end of the day, you still have to fulfill what Jesus has called you to do.
When you finally develop your focus, it opens doors you didn’t even know existed. You learn how to stand back up after all the “no’s.” You learn how to build a working relationship with the creative side of yourself.
There are endless benefits that come with consistency. It takes labor — maybe more than we’re used to — but the outcome is unmatched. The presence, the growth, the purpose… it’s all in the process.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
The project I’m committed to is seeing where my career takes me.
Since I was a little girl, I’ve always imagined being on stage — speaking to people, moving them with words. Not with some fake, performative influence, but with something meaningful. Something that makes people feel.
Especially in the world we live in today, where anyone can grab a mic and say something — whether for fun or clout — I think we have to stop and ask: What’s the impact? What are we actually leaving with people?
We’re sharing impacts all the time, whether we realize it or not. And I want mine to be intentional. I want to build a career that helps move people from pain and hurt to purpose and prosperity.
Not by pretending pain doesn’t exist, but by reminding people that it’s not a home.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I would stop wasting time and love a lot harder — be more fearless.
For so long, fear plagued me when it came to my dreams, my creativity, and how I wanted to live my life. It kept me stagnant.
But then it hits you — you don’t have time to waste. You don’t get days back. What you have today is what you have today.
So live it. Enjoy it.
And don’t forget to do the things you were created to do outside of your career — love, laugh, cry, and truly experience life.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: krissythekreator
- Facebook: Kristian Gilmore
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCIbq8EWcnPZREgf_QlXr-oA
- Other: Podcast : https://tr.ee/ZSrl8cuJeA
