Influential Woman · Digital Content
Kirstie Piper
Owner, Raw Honey Media, LLC
Madisonville, KY
Her Story
About Kirstie
Kirstie Piper is a writer, director, and digital content producer with a passion for bringing meaningful stories to life through captivating content.
Her journey into media began at just 13 years old, when she received hands-on camera training while assisting with her father's media work at church events. What started as simple curiosity quickly grew into a calling, eventually leading her to earn an MFA in Film & TV Production.
After earning her degree from Asbury University, Kirstie continued developing her skills as a filmmaker and storyteller, completing a capstone mini-documentary exploring the emotional impact of preborn loss on women. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating content that educates, encourages, and brings hope to audiences through authentic storytelling.
Today, Kirstie helps organizations, creators, and entrepreneurs bring their visions to life through digital media production. Her work includes YouTube strategy, search engine optimization, video editing, directing, podcast production, creative content development, and more. Many of her clients come to her with little more than an idea or a dream, and she specializes in turning those early concepts into a polished and compelling reality.
With experience spanning international missions, faith-based media, and humanitarian initiatives, Kirstie has worked with organizations committed to creating meaningful change, including Focus on the Family's Advocacy team. She values preserving the heart behind every story and believes that every person, brand, and mission deserves to be communicated with authenticity and purpose.
Beyond production, Kirstie remains connected with fellow creators, collaborators, and organizations from her professional journey. She continues to encourage emerging storytellers with the lessons she has learned along the way: lead every story toward hope, embrace the challenges that come with growth, and never be afraid to begin before you feel completely ready.
Because every great story starts somewhere.
Today, Kirstie can be found sharing her tips and tricks for content production and intentional living over on her blog, KirstieKolbie.com.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kirstie
01What do you attribute your success to?
I credit much of my success to the incredible people who invested in me along the way. I was raised by hardworking parents who instilled in me the value of perseverance, responsibility, creativity, and showing up even when the work is difficult. Their example taught me that meaningful accomplishments are built through consistency, dedication, and a willingness to keep learning.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The challenges don’t get easier; if anything, they become greater. You simply become better equipped to face them.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be your own competition. Don’t worry about what anyone else is doing.
Especially as women, we can fall into the trap of comparing our value to someone else’s. But trying to prove you are just as good as someone else is like Windows trying to catch up to Apple, while Apple is focused on continuing to be the best at what they do.
You should be your most formidable opponent, not the guy in the cubicle next to you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Many creators feel discouraged, wondering how they can compete with endless AI-generated content.
The good news is, while AI can create content, it cannot replicate your experiences, your perspective, or the story only you can tell. In fact, platforms like Google and YouTube are beginning to place more value on authentic, original content created for real people by real people.
Authenticity and genuine connection will never go out of style.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Take care of yourself.
One lesson I’ve learned is that loving your work doesn’t mean your body doesn’t feel the weight of it. Even when you’re doing something you’re passionate about, stress is still stress, and your health still matters.
Taking care of yourself isn’t a sign of weakness or a lack of ambition. It’s what allows you to keep showing up, keep creating, and continue doing the work you were called to do. Managing stress, prioritizing your health, setting healthy boundaries, and making time to recharge are just as important as achieving your goals.
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