Kristi Ling

Kristi Ling Spencer is an American writer, happiness expert, and the bestselling author of Operation Happiness (Penguin Random House). She has been featured numerous national media outlets, including Readers Digest, Women's Health, CNN, Fox News, and The Huffington Post.[1] Ling Spencer speaks and writes on personal development and empowerment based on positive psychology, the work of Aristotle, and contemporary philosophy. She is also known for her TEDx talk,[2] "The Power of Re-Thinking Happiness," as well as multiple television appearances[3] and interviews.

She has worked as a recognized brand strategist and public relations consultant, and is the founder and chief creative officer of the Los Angeles public relations and social media marketing firm Bliss Media.

Ling Spencer often notes the link between happiness and self-expression. Her ideas about creating lasting happiness have been covered by Mashable,[4] Success Magazine,[5] and Woman's Day.[6] Success Magazine has said, "Kristi wants to smash the idea that happiness is a lucky accident that befalls some people but not others."[7]

Her official website is kristilingspencer.com.