Kristin Cavallari – An Unexpected Role Model

Stephhhhhen!!

Bringing back memories for anyone?

Many of us spent our younger years watching iconic MTV reality shows such as The Real World, Road Rules, and Laguna Beach. When I was younger, I actually disliked Kristin Cavallari’s character on Laguna Beach and The Hills – I was a hardcore Lauren Conrad fan! However, recently, I saw that Kristin had her own reality show on E! – Very Cavallari – and it piqued my interest. I was hooked after just one episode and binged all three seasons in about a week! Kristin’s grit and determination radiates in both her personal and business life, and I am 100% here for it. Let me tell you why Kristin Cavallari has become my unexpected role model.

kristinA No Drama Mama

Kristin has come a long way since her days in Laguna. One of the first traits that had me start thinking of her as a role model was her attitude toward her employees while opening a storefront for her company. When drama started unfolding among a few of her employees, Kristin was quick to sit down and squash it. This was a business. HER business. She wasn’t tolerating any of it. At one point, Kristin even ends up firing an employee and long-time friend who wasn’t falling in line! Talk about fearlessness. How many times do I wish I had done the same when drama popped up at work or in relationships? I’m making it a point to mirror Kristin’s attitude – squash it or cut it out entirely – I don’t have the time or energy for drama anymore!

Asking for What She Needs

My favorite episode in the series is when Kristin and her husband, former football quarterback Jay Cutler, take a quick vacation, during which Kristin tells Jay she’s not feeling very supported by him in her efforts to establish and grow her business. She recalls how she spent several years fully supporting his football career, and now it was her time to shine.

Tell us how you really feel, Kristin!

At first, I was shocked by her bluntness and half expected it to turn into an argument between the two of them. To my surprise, he agreed with her and assured her that he would do everything he could to help. Admittedly, I teared up a little at the sweet moment. Afterward, I realized there were a few key takeaways from Kristin’s approach: she was clear and concise with her request, she wasn’t exaggerating or emotional, and she asked for help before she was at her breaking point. 

Honesty & Determination

During the course of the show, we watch Kristin’s jewelry company, Uncommon James, virtually explode – expanding into housewares and children’s clothing, moving into an office space and warehouse, and requiring the addition of an extensive staff. All while being a mother to three young children, a wife, a correspondent for E!, authoring two cookbooks, filming a reality show, and keeping up with her close-knit group of friends. Is there anything she can’t do?

Part of me was jealous at first, it seemed like she had it all. However, Kristin’s honesty about her struggle to trust people, her past issues with drug use and alcohol, and her marriage troubles revealed her as a down-to-earth human with genuine feelings, something I think our culture tends to strip from celebrities like her. Even now, as she publicly announced her divorce, I admire her courage and grace as a mother and as a woman. Sure there are bad chapters, days we make mistakes, times when we need forgiveness, but above all else, Kristin is striving to do what is best for her kids, and we can all relate to that.

Are there any celebrities you admire? Tell me who and why!
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