#Hashtag | Dec. 2023
#HASHTAG: KRISTI JOSLEYN
By Morgan Hogerty
ILLUSTRATION BY TOM BACHTELL
After three cross-country moves, KRISTI JOSLEYN’s family found a new home in Glencoe. Originally from Indianapolis, Josleyn followed a long line of family members to Purdue University to study retail management. She began a career as an apparel buyer for Lids. This position led to lasting memories on the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Ole Miss), Sun Devil Stadium (Arizona State), and Ohio Stadium (the “Shoe”). A highlight was the team celebration for Ohio State’s first College Football Playoff national championship. After a move to San Francisco, she focused on the San Francisco Giants and worked out of AT&T Park. Following her move to Glencoe, Josleyn became a stay-at-home mom to her four daughters. She supports her new community by volunteering with Glencoe Junior Kindergarten—evolving from room parent to her current role as board co-president. Here is how this sporty multitasker stays current in a busy world.
#ON MY NIGHTSTAND
Today, it’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. I’m only halfway through it but am loving it. Yesterday, it was Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones & The Six, which as a lover of all music genres, I thoroughly enjoyed. In our house, there is always something playing in the background via my eclectic playlist ranging from show tunes to rock to hip hop, etc. So, it’s no surprise, that I quickly fell in love with this book loosely based on Fleetwood Mac.
#ON MY MOBILE
The social media accounts I follow are almost strictly to satisfy my guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip and reality television. When I want the most up-to-date stories, I check out @deuxmoi or @enews. I’m also heavily invested in all things Bravo (Tom Sandoval!), so I keep up with @heathermcdonald and Juicy Scoop, or @bravohistorian. Once I’ve gotten my fill, I check out accounts like @reesesbookclub for my next great read or @boilerfootball and @boilerball for my love of Purdue sports.
#IN MY EARBUDS
I have a background in musical theater and show choir, so at any given time you will likely find me listening to musicals. I think music and theater foster creativity and expression and are critical to children, so I have a strong desire to pass my love for theater on to my girls. We have started to take advantage of all Chicago offers in that regard. Some of our favorite shows include Wicked, Six, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hamilton, but I think the best moments are in the kitchen where our girls’ creative sides come out while choreographing dances and performing their favorite songs to an invisible audience. I might have some future stars on my hands!
