Chelsea Morgan Krost (born February 2, 1991) is an American speaker, author, television and radio talk-show host, executive producer, health coach, and entrepreneur.[1]

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Born
Chelsea Morgan Krost

(1991-02-02) February 2, 1991 (age 33)
Long Island, New York
Occupation(s)TV and radio personality
Years active2007–present
Known forThe Chelsea Krost Radio Show
Websitechelseakrost.com

Career

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Radio

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From 2008 through 2011, Krost wrote and produced Teen Talk Live,[2] a teen-oriented radio show on WBZT 1230 AM, Palm Beaches' Talk Station, Boca Raton, Florida.[3] Themed "Our Voice, Our Opinion, Our Time to Talk", Krost discussed subject matter specific to the teenagers of her generation.[4]

In 2012, the show was renamed to The Chelsea Krost Radio Show, when the first episode for the re-branded show was produced and aired in November on Blog Talk Radio.[2]

Television

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Krost has appeared as a guest contributor for television news shows, commenting on social issues faced by the Millennial Generation. She has appeared as a contributing expert for local affiliates across all major networks, such as CBS Miami,[5] CBS Los Angeles,[6] ABC 13,[7] FOX News stations,[8] commenting on a variety of topics from bullying, drug abuse, and sex, to Job Hunting skills, Financial Management for the Millennial age, and fashion and technology trends.[9]

Krost appeared on NBC's Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda,[10] Good Morning America,[11] The Meredith Vieira Show, The Home and Family Show, Bloomberg TV[12] She has made appearances on Anderson Live.[citation needed]

In 2013, Philadelphia broadcast television station WMCN and national production company, Studio City, launched The Chelsea Krost Show,[13] a talk-show platform discussing trends, issues and the culture of the Millennial Generation, and aired eight episodes from May through June 2013. This concept show pre-dated other shows, including Raising McCain.[14]

Online media

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She is a regular contributor to Life, Love & Shopping, a subsidiary of The daily buzz. Krost is also a contributor for online programming including Answers.com,[15] Galtime.com.[16] She is also a regular contributing blogger for Intel for Change,[17] as well as being a commentator for MasterCard.[18][non-primary source needed]

Krost is the host of #MillennialTalk Twitter Chat which generates up to 45 million impressions.[19][20]

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In 2011, Krost published A Reflection of My Teenage Experience in an Extraordinary Life.[21] It was released by Jacquie Jordan Inc Publishing.

In June 2011 and 2012,[22] Krost co-produced and hosted the New York City Women's Empowerment Summit with VIP Talent Connect.[23] Offering color commentary in print and online, Krost discussed the details of this one-day conference. During Advertising Week in September 2013, in New York City, Krost served as a contributing panelist for Cosmopolitan Magazine's marketing to millennials break-out session called, "Miss-Perception: Disrupting Millennial Myths and Stereotypes".[24]

Spokesperson and philanthropy

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Chelsea sat on the board of Cosmopolitan Magazine as a Millennial board member[25] and has promoted many notable brands such as Intel and MasterCard.[26]

In 2009, Krost became a spokesperson for U by Kotex, publishing six blogs for the organization from January 2010 through October 2013 on a variety of subjects about gynecological education and well-being. As U by Kotex spokesperson, Krost traveled to Nairobi, Africa in 2009 to educate young women about sanitary hygiene products and the importance of staying in school.[27] She delivered feminine hygiene products to the HEART Freedom for Girls Program and the Nyumbani Children's Home. The 10-day journey was documented for CBS and Fox News affiliates in Florida[28] through a four-part special called "Mission to Africa." Since then, Krost has been a part of mission trips to Peru, Joplin Missouri, and South Africa serving an educational role for young women.[29] In addition, she volunteers her time with SOS Children's Villages, Girls For A Change, The Unicorn Foundation, Africa Heart, and Dream Sponsors, Inc.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "L.A.'S LIBERALS VOTE BY SKIN COLOR. CAN MILLENNIALS CHANGE THAT?". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Millenials [sic] Who Are Changing the World". ScienceTimes.com. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Thurman Yuhas, Mary. "Delray Beach teenager brings issues to the air". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
  4. ^ "Chelsea Krost and David Rusenko: Redefining the Millennial Stereotype". Forbes. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "Millennials look for steals and deals while shopping". CBS Miami.
  6. ^ "Top 5 Money-Making Apps Of New Year". CBS Los Angeles.
  7. ^ "FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS". ABC 13.
  8. ^ "Voice of a Generation: Chelsea Krost Speaks for the Millennials, Gets Talk Show Bookings". The New York Observer. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  9. ^ "Chelsea Krost: The Millennial Generation". BlogTalkRadio.
  10. ^ "How parents can relate to kids at any age". The Today Show. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  11. ^ "Plus-Sized Models Target of Online Harassment Through Altered Images". ABC News. August 25, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  12. ^ "Where will Millennials Flock to Next?". Bloomberg Television. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  13. ^ "The Chelsea Krost Show on Philadelphia's WMCN Sees Instant Success". PRWeb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  14. ^ "Meghan McCain To Host 'Raising McCain' Talk Show On Pivot". Huffington Post. March 27, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  15. ^ "Chelsea Krost". Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  16. ^ "Chelsea Krost, Millenial [sic] Lifestyle Expert, TV & Radio Host, author". Galtime.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014.
  17. ^ "Intel for Change Chelsea Krost Profile". Intel for Change.
  18. ^ "Cashless Curiosities from Chelsea Krost". MasterCard.
  19. ^ Novellino, Teresa. "Twitter chat queen Chelsea Krost on Millennial marketing for 2015". Business Journal. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  20. ^ Nicholson, Christina. "Forget Gens X and Z, Millennials Are the Only Customers You Need". Inc.com. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  21. ^ Nineteen : a reflection of my teenage experience in an extraordinary life : what i have learned, and what i have to share. Los Angeles, California: Jacquie Jordan. 2011. ISBN 978-0981931166.
  22. ^ "WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT". The It Factor. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  23. ^ "KMM SPEAKER CHELSEA KROST WITH STUDIO CITY AND WMCN LAUNCH THE CHELSEA KROST SHOW". The IT Factor. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  24. ^ Alyse Lorber (October 3, 2013). "Marketing To Misunderstood Millennials". Forbes.
  25. ^ "New years Resolution for Millenials [sic]". WFTX. January 28, 2016. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  26. ^ "Engagement Bureau: Our People". MasterCard.
  27. ^ Emswiler, Kate (April 10, 2017). "How Chelsea Krost Became a Spokesperson For an Entire Generation". PopSugar. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  28. ^ "The Love of Giving – A Chelsea Krost Story". Florida Creative Living.
  29. ^ "Answer's Expert: Chelsea Krost". Answers.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
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