March 23, 2021
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Kristie Raymond, Founder/Casting Director/Storyteller, HumanKind casting + talent
What is your name?
Kristie Raymond
What is your occupation?
Founder/Casting Director/Storyteller
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your instagram handle?
@humankindcasting
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Raised in MA
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
HUMANKIND CASTING + TALENT PROVIDES AN AUTHENTIC APPROACH TO CASTING TALENT FOR CREATIVE ASSETS, GENUINELY SUPPORTING STORYTELLING THAT REFLECTS TODAY’S SOCIAL LANDSCAPE AND UPENDING THE TRADITIONAL STANDARD OF BEAUTY BY INCLUDING GENUINE FACES OF TODAY’S WORLD.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
I believe they would say that my 30+ years of experience in the industry allows me the knowledge to understand all aspects of creative asset production. My expertise in finding talent for both in front of and behind the camera enable HumanKind to bring together a variety of perspectives and professionals to execute the creative concept.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Say/do what you want to say/do, do it with all your heart. It will be authentic, original and it will be YOU.
What is currently your favorite book?
Right now, Big Magic / Elizabeth Gilbert
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
My professional coach
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
Left a solid full time position to follow my gut and launch HumanKind. Following my inner voice, every day.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Keep taking those chances - they will pay off!
How do you enjoy your free time?
Kayaking, hiking, gardening, creating art
What is something that not many people know about you?
I'm not a runner but did complete the Boston Marathon!
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