I am pleased and excited to have you visit my website. Here you will find wonderful information about me and many of my endeavors. You'll learn about the services provided through my company, Kreative & Innovative Resources for Kids, Inc. (K.I.R.K.). Importantly, you'll also find information on my lectures and presentations, as well as some of my service activities. You'll learn more about my books, especially my national best seller, From Rage to Hope: Strategies for Reclaiming Black & Hispanic Students, tapes, and many of the products I have available for parents, school officials, mentors and those who are just good at heart.

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About Crystal

Crystal Kuykendall has often been referred to as "phenomenal", "insightful", "inspiring"! As a gifted and gracious public speaker with a professional history that goes beyond her title of 'expert', Crystal is a powerful figure in the field of human development. Multifaceted, Crystal is also an author, talk show hostess and the creative driving force behind the concept of "Merchants of Hope", which she developed.  

Presentations

Since 1989, Dr. Kuykendall has been speaking annually to over 150 audiences ranging in size from a few dozen to several thousand. Her lectures, presentations, workshops and speeches are heard around the globe on 4 continents. Dr. Kuykendall has addressed numerous issues and topics of the day through extensive interaction with a broad base of clients who have shared an array of concerns. Click here for a partial list of some of the presentations she has given in the past, a brief summary of her five most requested presentations and a partial list of scores of clients who have experienced her exciting, informative and memorable presentations.  

Products

Through the company she founded in 1989, Kreative & Innovative Resources for Kids, Inc. (K.I.R.K.), Dr. Kuykendall produces and distributes multimedia visual and audio products, her best selling books and programs as well as Merchant of Hope © products. A Merchant of Hope © is an individual who has risen to the challenge to make a positive difference in the life of another by planting "hope" and self-belief. Order here.  

Community

Dr. Kuykendall believes in the transforming power of caring communities. Some of her community service endeavors are shared here.  

Merchant Radio

Read about upcoming and past shows including topics, guests and tweet feeds.  

Testimonials

Often called 'uplifting', 'inspiring', 'captivating', by those who have experienced her presentations, Dr. Kuykendall delights every audience as she informs and enlightens. A few testimonials are shared here.  

Questionnaire

If you have benefited, served or witnessed a Merchant of Hope™ we want to hear from you! Your information could be shared in Crystal's upcoming book, Happiness is Having/Being a Merchant of Hope.  

Media

In the news.  

Crystal’s Kreative Cards

Dr. Kuykendall has put her uplifting, inspirational, energizing, encouraging and moving messages and poetry in Greeting Cards for most occasions. Before you purchase from anywhere or anyone else, you’ll want to check out these warm, wonderful, expressive, classy and “Kreative” Greeting Cards. Her cards are easel-backed, stand alone cards with crystal stones – GREAT GIFT IDEAS! At these low prices, you'll want to share this gift with all of your favorite friends!