Kris Carr (born August 31, 1971) is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, wellness advocate, public speaker and entrepreneur.

Carr directed and choreographed stage productions regionally and abroad and served as a faculty member at Stone Street Studios and Playwrights Horizons Theater School, both at NYU.

Carr directed and choreographed stage productions regionally and abroad and served as a faculty member at Stone Street Studios and Playwrights Horizons Theater School, both at NYU.

[9] From 2023-2024, Carr expanded her influence through extensive media appearances and the release of I'm Not a Mourning Person, receiving notable coverage in Oprah Daily[10] and The Sunday Paper.

[11] Her expertise has been featured across numerous platforms, including appearances on NBC News Daily, PIX11, and various national broadcasts, where she continues to share insights about integrating physical and emotional wellness drawn from her two-decade journey as a cancer thriver.

[9] On February 14, 2003, Carr was diagnosed with a rare Stage IV cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma affecting her liver and her lungs.

[9] Through her programs, bestselling books, and the Made to Thrive podcast, she emphasizes that vibrant health comes from the pillars working together to support whole-person care.

[12] The documentary was a hit at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas and went on to air on TLC (The Learning Channel).