I moderate panel discussions on gender, money, career, media, and culture. Contact me for rates and availability.
EVENTS & INTERVIEWS
May 11, 2024
BBC Radio 4
From buildings such as the Sagrada Familia to The Beach Boys’ legendary Smile album, we can’t get enough of unfinished creative projects. Comedy writer Gareth Gwynn turns the BBC archive upside down in an effort to deliver a comprehensive field guide to all things left undone. Featuring contributions from serial unfinisher and comedian Angela Barnes, expert journalist of the mind Kristin Wong, writer and performer Jae Broderick, ‘Smile’ obsessive and comedian Jason Hazeley, art gallery owner Chris Kendall and audio producer/reboot specialist Barnaby Eaton-Jones.
April 30, 2021
Remote
Statement Event, Moderator
The pandemic has not only exacerbated the inequities that already existed, but it’s also forced us to face all the progress we’ve never made. This panel will explore the current reality, the long-term implications, and where we need to focus to close some of these gender gaps.
June 26, 2019
New York City
An Evening of “Smarter Living” with the NYT
Times readers spent an evening with “Smarter Living” contributors, taping the brains of Kristin Wong, who focuses on personal finance; Jolie Kerr, a wizard of cleaning; regular writer Jen Doll, on work life and office culture. Founding editor Tim Herrera moderated the conversation.
MAY 16, 2019
Los Angeles
Stacks House, Moderator
Kristin Wong, regular contributor to The New York Times, New York magazine, and Lifehacker, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, Kristin will moderate a panel on women and negotiating.
MAY 3, 2019
New York City
Statement Event, Moderator
Kristin Wong, regular contributor to The New York Times, New York magazine, and Lifehacker, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, Kristin will share what it takes to have your pitch accepted by national media outlets and how to serve as an effective source.
APRIL 4, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Smart Woman Securities, Fireside chat
APRIL 2, 2019
East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University, Workshop and Q&A
Kristin Wong discusses the basics of money, from budgeting to dealing with debt to negotiating. This workshop is filled with actionable tips for learning about personal finance, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
San Jose, CA
Watermark Conference for Women, Panel
Burnout Recovery: “You know the feeling: You eat lunch at your desk, but are still drowning under your workload. You de-prioritize friends and fun, but the demands on your time keep stacking up. You live to work, but aren’t feeling creative or even productive. You are burned out, and it is not sustainable or beneficial for anyone…“
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Los Angeles
Lola Retreat, Panel and Q&A
Preparing for Big Life Events: “There are certain events in life that can rock your finances to the core and change the trajectory of your life forever. In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss how to prepare for parenthood, buying a home, divorce and caring for elderly parents. What can we do to prepare? How can we protect ourselves? What tools can set us up for success“