January Leader 2022: Kirstin Pfieffer
Updated: Apr 18, 2022

You can hear the insane energy I have…
When I’m talking to Kirstin, my soul truly lights up. She is easily one of the kindest, purest and SWEETEST humans I’ve had the honor of meeting. I actually met her through Alia Manetta, our October Leader! I’ve only met her twice, but I truly feel so connected to her. I cannot wait for you guys to get to know her.
Kirstin Pfieffer, Ladies and Gentlemen…
Kirstin Pfeiffer is an actress, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the host of Imperfect with Kirstin Pfeiffer, a podcast dedicated to personal development, mental health, relationships, and activism. She is passionate about empowering others to be healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually so that they can help and empower others. Kirstin is a human rights activist who works to bring awareness to human trafficking and social issues through her films and podcast. She is an alumna of UCLA, where she graduated magna cum laude in Communication Studies and Film. [Link to her podcast: Imperfect Podcast with Kirstin Pfieffer ]
Episode Show Notes
Intro message, mission and introducing Kirstin Pfeiffer, our DogEared Leader for January 2022!
7:11 What book are you currently reading and how did you come across it?
9:30 Who is your favorite author and does that tie into your favorite genre?
14:00 (Not a question), but discussing the Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, the importance of ‘taking a beat,’ resting, etc. Giving yourself time.
16:15 What is your earliest memory of reading a book?
20:15 How do you read in terms of habits, rituals, etc.
23:25 What books are on your nightstand?
25:00 What moves you in a work of literature?
Kirstin dives into script reading vs. book reading, the story on screen vs. the story you read. It’s really gorgeous!
33:25 What has been a book in terms of motivating your success or creativity in your career path?
Please excuse us as we discuss manifestations and living aligned.
42:28 If you could have an author write about your life, who would it be?
48:30 If you could gift someone a book, what would it be and who would it be to?
50:25 Why do you read?
51:50 What book would you recommend me to read?
Explore Kirstin's book selects! Most books are shown in my Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop page.
Click here to find your next read & explore her list.
Kirstin's Top 10 Books:
The Bible
Healing Wounded Emotions by Martin Padovani
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Hollywood Commandments by Devon Franklin
The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Unexpected by Christine Caine
Books Mentioned in Episode:
Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Bible
Author: Malcom Gladwell
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Respect for Acting by Author / Acting Coach, Uta Hagen
The Hollywood Commandments by DeVon Franklin
Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho