Kristen Meinzer

Co-host, Movie Therapy / Co-host, By The Book / Author, So You Want to Start a Podcast / Co-Author, How To Be Fine

Kristen Meinzer is an award-winning writer, host, and producer with a specialty in contemporary social issues and popular culture. She has earned critical recognition for her work on film, television, self-help books, and the British royals, viewed through an intersectional feminist lens. Kristen's educational background includes an MFA in Creative Writing, an MA in Media/Public History/Consumer Culture, and a BA in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature.

Kristen has been featured in numerous publications, including Time, Buzzfeed, and Forbes, and has appeared on NPR, CBS, and NBC. She was also named one of the "22 Most Influential Women in Podcasting" by Washington Post contributor Alex Laughlin. Kristen is the co-host/creator/producer of the "Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen" podcast and has built an impressive career as a public speaker, culture critic, and course instructor.

Kristen has partnered with outlets such as Stitcher, The New York Times, and The Sporkful Podcast WNYC, where she served as a launch producer and senior producer. She has also worked as a British Royals Commentator for BBC, CBC, and ITN Productions. Kristen's work experience and educational background have made her an expert in topics such as podcasting, film, television, and cultural studies.