Helping you design a life of purpose, fun, and financial freedom.
Nationally recognized expert in personal finance, scholarships, and intentional living.
Meet Kristina Ellis
Kristina Ellis is a nationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and founder of two leading education and personal finance brands: College Ninja and Wildly Successful. Known for winning over $500,000 in scholarships and graduating from a top university debt-free, she’s helped thousands of families do the same through her expert guidance and practical tools. She’s also cohosted one of the most-listened-to personal finance shows in the world.
Kristina has been featured on The Ramsey Show, NBC News, Fox & Friends, Business Insider, and more. Whether on stage or on-screen, she’s known for making complex topics clear, and inspiring families to dream bigger, plan smarter, and live with purpose.
As the founder of two purpose-driven companies, Kristina Ellis has helped thousands of families navigate college costs, build wealth with confidence, and design lives they truly love. Whether you’re planning for your child’s future or redefining your own, these brands were built with you in mind.
Brands That Help Families Thrive
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College Ninja
Helping families graduate from college debt-free, without sacrificing quality or opportunity.
Packed with scholarship tools, proven strategies, and expert guidance, this is the go-to resource for students and parents who want to beat the system.
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Wildly Successful
This is for the person who wants clarity with your money, peace in your schedule, and joy in your life.
Wildly Successful delivers powerful tools for designing a values-aligned life, from personal finance to mindset to meaningful freedom. Let’s build your most successful life!
Media + Press
Kristina Ellis is a trusted voice in personal finance, education strategy, and purpose-driven living. She’s been featured on The Ramsey Show, NBC News, Fox & Friends, Katie, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, and more, sharing expert advice on everything from graduating college debt-free to building a life that aligns with your values.
With her relatable style, data-backed insights, and powerful personal story, Kristina is a go-to expert for media outlets looking to educate and inspire.
Whether she's speaking to a packed auditorium of students, a room full of parents, or a corporate leadership team, Kristina Ellis brings clarity, inspiration, and powerful takeaways that resonate.
A best-selling author and trusted voice in personal finance and education, Kristina combines real-world strategy with relatable storytelling to help audiences take action. Her talks are rooted in results, equipping people to make smarter decisions with money, college, career, and life. She’s been featured on The Ramsey Show, NBC News, Fox & Friends, and national stages across the country.
Book Kristina to Speak
Signature Talk Topics:
How to Graduate from College 100% Debt-Free
Simplify Your Money: Build Wealth, Ditch Stress, and Design a Life You Love
Raising Purpose-Driven Kids in a World That’s Lost Its Way
Breaking Generational Patterns & Creating a New Financial Legacy
Reset Your Identity: What’s REALLY Possible For You and Your Family
“True success isn't defined by society's expectations. It's crafted by your own dreams and values. I help ambitious individuals figure out what success truly means to them, then strategically align their finances, mindset, and lifestyle to turn that vision into reality.”
— Kristina
I don’t send regular emails from this site, but through my brands, I share practical tools and strategies to help families thrive.
👇 Choose where to go next:
🎓 College Ninja – For scholarships, debt-free college, and smart student strategy
🌿 Wildly Successful – For money clarity, mindset, and building a meaningful lifes.
Explore the resources I’ve built to help you live with more clarity, purpose, and financial freedom.