I catch up with the very thoughtful 13-year-old novelist Kristina Naydonova to learn how to carve out our own paths.

Kristina Naydonova is hands down the youngest guest I’ve had on the show. Aged 13, she’s already published a novel, The Black Sisterhood Files, and writes for Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling mystery author, regular podcast speaker, and occasional contributor for Buzzfeed-Books – all while she’s at middle school.

I’ve always had a passion for reading and writing from a young age, so it was great to connect with this kindred spirit and fellow night owl. Join our conversation as we explore bullet journaling, handling peer pressure, and how she’s achieved so much success from such a young age.

Talking Points

Setting time aside to write whilst still being a kid

Handling peer pressure

Simple ways to practice mindfulness

Navigating social media and leveraging its strengths

Mastering TikTok

Kristina’s daily routines that balance her education and writing

Kristina’s long-term to-do lists

Her favorite book genres

Seeking inspiration from the likes of Stephen King and Greta Thunberg

Quote

“Take time to experiment and figure out what you really want in life.”

Helpful Links

Thrive Global

‘The Black Sisterhood Files’ by Kristina Naydonova

5 Easy Ways to Implement Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life

Kristina’s Twitter

Kristina’s Instagram

#bookstagram

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