Let’s have some fun with politics and pop culture
👋 Hey there, friend! I’m Kris McPeak—a politics-and-pop-culture junkie, Higher Ed veteran, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. I believe the best way to make sense of the world (and our place in it) is through the stories we tell—whether they come from the floor of Congress or the screen at the multiplex.
After 30+ years in higher education (and a secret dream of being either a country music star or a film critic), I finally found what I was missing: alignment. Not just in my work, but in how I think, vote, and show up in everyday life.
For years, I chased side hustles that didn’t fit—like Annette Bening said in The Grifters, “I kissed a lot of frogs.” 🐸 And I burned through money and energy trying to follow somebody else’s playbook.
Everything shifted when I leaned fully into my passions—launching a pop culture podcast with my sister, doubling down on politics through a conservative lens, and weaving both into the work I do with coaching. I stopped hustling for hustle’s sake. I started showing up with clarity, conviction, and a whole lot more joy.
Now I help other professionals—especially burned-out Higher Ed folks—realign with their unique strengths and stop playing small. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, craving more meaning at work, or just trying to cut through the political and cultural noise, I’m here to help you reconnect with your brilliance and your voice.
🎬🎤 Welcome to The Politics and Pop Culture Community—where we coach, connect, and nerd out about politics, movies, and everything in between.
politics thru’ a pop culture lens
Let’s be real—pop culture isn’t just fun, it’s powerful. Movies, shows, and even memes don’t just reflect the times; they shape them. From the songs that fuel movements to the sitcoms that challenge stereotypes, culture is politics on a stage we all understand.
That’s why Politics & Pop Culture exists: to connect the dots between the stories we love and the society we’re building. Here, I break down how politics shows up in pop culture (and vice versa)—making it easier to see yourself, your community, and your choices more clearly.
Because when we understand the stories that surround us, we can:
✨ Make smarter choices.
✨ Have richer conversations.
✨ And maybe even laugh a little at the absurdity of it all. 🎬💡💖
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