You Got This with Kristin Stutz

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode of Her Life, Her Practice, Her Way, I sit down with my friend and fellow financial advisor, Kristin Stutz, to explore her remarkable journey from salon owner to cancer survivor to thriving financial planner. Kristin’s story is about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to design a life and career filled with meaning, connection, and joy. Her perspective on what truly matters—shaped by both triumphs and challenges—will inspire you to think differently about your work, your money, and your life.

Kristin’s career began in the beauty industry, where she built a successful salon business she loved—until a life-changing cancer diagnosis forced her to reimagine everything. After a long recovery, she channeled her love for people, numbers, and coaching into a new path: financial planning. Today, she serves salon, spa, and medical spa owners as a true thought partner, blending practical strategies with deep listening and empathy.

In our conversation, Kristin shares how surviving cancer reshaped her values, why she believes time—not money—is our most precious resource, and how she balances serving clients, growing a business, and being present for her family. We talk about perfectionism, the challenge of putting yourself out there, and the importance of being unapologetically yourself in an industry that can feel cutthroat.

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, trying to balance business and life, or looking for a reminder that you do have this—Kristin’s warmth, wisdom, and humor will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to take the next step.

Highlights

• From stylist to CFP®: Kristin’s unconventional career path and the skills she carried forward from the beauty industry.
• A life-changing diagnosis: How cancer shifted her priorities and her approach to money, work, and life.
• The “you got this” mantra: Using self-belief to move through fear and uncertainty.
• Time as our most limited resource: Why clarity on what matters makes hard choices easier.
• Serving a niche you love: Why she focuses on salon, spa, and medical spa owners—and how speaking their language makes all the difference.
• Progress over perfection: Overcoming the trap of waiting until things are “just right” before putting your work into the world.
• Authenticity as a business advantage: Building a practice that reflects who you are, not who you think you “should” be.