4. “Developing Real Friends” with KB Newton

Kristen “KB” Newton is the creator and founder of HEARTConvos, an organization that helps people build authentic relationships through having hard conversations. She was previously the DJ for both the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. She’s married to her husband, Mike, and they have a daughter. 

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“Vulnerability and the formula for vulnerability is the exact same formula for being egregiously hurt or being unconditionally accepted.” 

Self-described as from a military family, when I asked KB, “Where you from?” Her response of “I don’t know” is understandable. 

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, KB’s life as a military brat put her in different parts of the world throughout her life. From living overseas in Okinawa, Japan; London, England; and even Germany, before she returned to the United States and started a new part of her life in Virginia and eventually Indiana, she’s experienced a lot of “change and movement.” Sometimes all that “change and movement” made it hard for her to connect with others and create strong foundations of friendship. 

In this episode, KB and I discuss her military-family life and the difference between civilian life, how she learned to survive and adapt, and why she never truly had a place she called “home” while growing up. We also spoke about how a life-changing experience at camp made her reflect on the ups and downs of vulnerability, what prompted her to create HEARTConvos, and why she believes Jesus championed friendship more than any other relationship. 

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