Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a first-time author; #NoApprovalNeeded is the title of my first book. I am the Founder and President of KMACC SOLUTIONS, LLC. Organizations hire me as an Emotional Intelligence, speaker, consultant, and coach. I believe in women empowering women. I love traveling and practicing yoga. Wonder Woman is my favorite superhero and Brené Brown is my shero. I consider myself an extroverted introvert. I try to seek opportunities that push me out of my comfort zone because nothing magical ever happens when you are comfortable.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
#NoApprovalNeeded is the name of my book. I was inspired to interview women from all over the world because I was curious if they were experiencing a similar journey to mine. My forties have been a time of major life-changing events, tragedies, triumphs, self-reflection, unlearning, and transformation, and growth. I wanted to talk to the women about topics that everyone thinks about, but maybe they are afraid to speak about. I am interested in our humanness manifests in our daily lives… at work, at home, in our relationships, etc.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have my handwritten notes spread out everywhere around me. I like to make lists of thoughts to include in my writing. I like to eat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and listen to music when I am trying to push through to meet a hard deadline.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Daring Greatly
You Are A Badass
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
EQ Edge
What are you working on now?
I am joining podcast hosts and radio show hosts for guest interviews about #NoApprovalNeeded.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and LinkedIn have been the best place to create buzz and engagement for my book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You can do it! Set hard deadlines for your goals. Celebrate small and big milestones. Talk to other authors; they understand what you are going through.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
From Brené Brown… (paraphrasing)… Stop listening to the people who aren’t brave enough to get into the arena. They don’t get to criticize from the cheap seats.
What are you reading now?
Dare to Lead
Re-reading a Man Called Ove (one of my favorites)
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to write a book similar to #NoApprovalNeeded. Instead of interviewing women I would like to interview men. We know that men typically don’t have deep discussions about personal topics with other men. They usually stick to topics such as sports or their career. I believe it would be healing for men to read a book about what other men think about life-topics, vulnerability, sex and libido, relationships, body image, marriage and affairs, career, dad guilt (does it exist), etc.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Gone With the Wind
Game of Thrones
Triggers
You Are A Badass
Author Websites and Profiles
Kris Macc Website
Kris Macc Amazon Profile
Kris Macc’s Social Media Links
Facebook Profile