Mary Katherine Backstrom

Featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show sharing her "Holiday Magic" viral video, Mary Katherine Backstrom is a viral sensation whose writing focuses on reaching families in the trenches of new parenthood. Her musings of hope, humor, and spiritual inspiration have been featured on Today Show, Washington Post, Good Morning America, and more.

Born and raised in Alabama, MK believes in good manners and the power of kind words. She is married to her college sweetheart, Ian, and they currently reside in the Sunshine State with their two children, Ben and Holland.