Kris Ann Valdez
Freelance Journalist & Novelist
About Kris Ann
I’m a freelance journalist covering modern parenthood, workplace culture, psychology, and purposeful travel, often through reported features that help readers navigate complex life decisions. My work blends expert insight, research, and lived experience.
My reporting appears in Fast Company, Business Insider, SUCCESS, Good Housekeeping, Parents, and Scary Mommy, and has been syndicated by YAHOO, MSN, and AOL.
Outside of reporting, I’m raising three children, hiking the Sonoran Desert, and working on long-form fiction (debut in ’26). I also run The Guide Girl, a monthly Substack that supports writers with submission opportunities, reporting tips, and mentorship.
