Kristen Hepinstall was born and raised in Toledo, eventually trading Ohio’s spicy brown mustard for the detoxifying juices and dairy-free milks of Los Angeles, and has never looked back.

While earning her degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations, Kristen modeled for Print ads for major brands including Chevrolet, Nike, Taco Bell, Reebok, Verizon, Hampton by Hilton Hotels, and American Girl (and more), and has been featured on TV shows including The Mindy Project and Santa Clarita Diet. After one particularly legendary manicure, her hands were “discovered,” and can be seen in ads for Dermstore and Kate Somerville, among others.

Fall is her favorite time of year, and not just because it’s football season (well, maybe)! Though she grew up playing volleyball and twirling in ballet classes indoors, now a day spent outdoors is a day well-spent, and while Los Angeles may not boast the fall-time foliage of Ohio, Kristen finds all the same fun, hiking with her fluffy (lazy hiker of a) dog, practicing (preferably Hip Hop-filled) yoga, hitting the driving range, or simply sipping on a cup of coffee – extra vanilla, please!

If you can’t find Kristen, try her agent, or just listen carefully: she’s the one with the infectious laugh, whether it’s at herself or at a good meme – but usually at herself!