Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Kristin Murphy of Hancock

Kristin Murphy shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Kristin, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
My husband and I moved into my great grandparent’s farmhouse almost a year ago. This brought me back to where I was raised, closer to my family, the freedoms and enjoyment of living in the true country setting. We also got a dog, a mini golden retriever, and we love spending time with him going for rides and experiencing life together. There’s just something about the quiet dirt road and open country sky at night that gives me pure joy.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Kristin, owner of Kaybirds. My mom, Marge, and I run a gift and floral shop together, bringing unique pieces to our customers in the form of home decor, upcycled and repurposed furniture and floral arrangements for everyday occasions as well as weddings and celebrations.
We hand craft a lot of our products by repurposing many types of items and turning them into something new. We keep our ideas fresh and inventory rotating by constantly coming up with new creations.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I believe I have always been me. Sure, the world tells you that you need to go to work, make money and pay your bills, but it can’t tell you just exactly how you need to be. Growing up I had, and still have, a best friend that taught me it was okay to speak your mind, do the things that you wanted to do to achieve your own true happiness, be responsible and come out as your true self in the end. I have watched her live by that in her daily life growing up and now she is successful, has made a life of her own and is genuinely happy. You need to be who you need to be, not who the world tells you to be.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Just be yourself. Don’t worry about what other people think. You have friends that you will keep for a lifetime. You will be successful. And in the end, it all works out. If it doesn’t work out, it isn’t the end.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
To answer simply, my family and my work.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I am genuinely doing what I was born to do. The art of crafting, building, restoring and repurposing has run in my family and it was something that I picked up when introduced to me. My parents let me run with whatever I wanted to do and supported me in what I chose. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else other than what I am doing right now.

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Photos done by myself.

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