Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristen Engelke.
Hi Kristen, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
As a Licensed Spiritual Guide, it is an honor to work with individuals around the country, from all walks of life. My positive Spirit helps people gently uncover limiting beliefs, release old patterns, reveal their true essence, and heal hearts. I am not a therapist or counselor – my work goes far deeper and works much faster than traditional methods. With a unique combination of prayer, perspective, and intuitive guidance, I help people change their thinking and change their lives!
Always a seeker, I studied dozens of religions to find that they are all promoting the same premise – the Golden Rule. My personal struggles became blessings when I learned to apply new thought principles to life and release patterns of perfectionism. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at, creating a judgement-free zone, and encouraging self-love. In our fast-paced world, with a ton of distractions, we can easily lose sight of who we are and who we want to be – but there is a path to peace.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
As all things go, when you trust the universe, growing my business has always been organic and perfectly timed to be what my life could handle at each step along the way. As I go in the direction of my dreams and remain confident that the resources will show up – the Universe responds to all my visions. Growing my client base was easy because it has been mainly from referrals. his created an exciting trajectory of meeting and gaining the trust of many celebrity clients. That work, in turn, allows me to help people who can not afford coaching. It has been a wonderful synergy. Of course, there have been many challenges, but I use them and the discomfort I feel during those times to guide me on my path further. It took many years to publish my book, and it’s not a bestseller yet, but I can feel it coming! Bliss Breaks® are powerful because they challenge the misconception that mindfulness is difficult, time-consuming, and needs to be performed in private by sharing fast, free, and focused exercises that swiftly alleviate stress anywhere, anytime.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
My coaching practice is called Soul-utions™ Coaching. As part of my personal healing and the support I give to my clients, I use a concept I developed called Bliss Breaks®. The concept became a book I originally published in 2018. A Bliss Break® is an easy mental exercise to reduce stress, manifest peace, and capture joy in your life. Each idea typically takes five minutes, costs nothing, and can be done anytime, almost anywhere. Practicing Bliss Breaks supports you to become more aware of the abundance and beauty already present in your life. Taking a moment in your day to acknowledge the power of your thoughts and the purpose of experiences can improve your health and well-being. There is a sacredness in everything you do. If you can find that perspective and step out of your preconceived notions, you will find that stress melts away, the creations of your desires surround you, and happiness is present in every encounter.
When I first began, I was teaching these practices within my community. Although I never planned to have a private practice, the Universe had other intentions. People seeking healing in all aspects of their lives kept coming to me, often experiencing significant improvements after just one session. Regardless of the issue, the solutions, or Soul-utions™, typically involved self-care, mindfulness, and a shift in perception—exactly what Holmes advocated. Now I have celebrity clients across the country whom I help manage their daily lives through a spiritual lens. This income enables me to offer pro-bono work to those striving to stabilize their financial situations. This balance brings me immense joy.
Currently, I’m developing a series of Bliss Break titles focused on specific issues such as physical health, finances, relationships, careers, parenting, and fostering community. I will also be publishing a book this summer titled Spirit Invertebrates, which explores the world of creatures all around us and the message they have for us and our lives.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Life is all about risk-taking, although it’s much more comfortable when you practice trust. Trusting yourself, the Universe, your path, and your inner guidance makes risk-taking more tolerable. As humans, we have a misperception that we should keep ourselves safe at every turn, but it’s an illusion created by our Ego. We are safe and the Universe has our back, always in all ways. If we can lean into that truth, then we can try new things, be vulnerable, shine our light, and sit in the discomfort that commonly accompanies risk. It is then that we become the greatest gift to our community and unstoppable!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.blissbreaks.com
- Instagram: @takeblissbreaks
- Facebook: @takeblissbreaks
- Twitter: @blissbreaks
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxomiE6wK32GOOkDAQF3h4g
- Other: www.kristenengelke.com
Image Credits
My headshot was taken by Catherine Berkley Photography
