You’re not broken.
You just need a break.
Helping ambitious, hot mess humans step out of hustle mode and into human mode (…so you can stop Googling “How to not feel like a burned chicken nugget.”)
3 out of 4 women feel burned out.
60% feel like self-care is just another thing on the to-do list.
Even rest feels like work. If you’ve cried in your car between meetings or whispered “I can’t do this anymore” on a Tuesday morning… you’re not the only one.
You're doing your best. And you're exhausted. We get it.
WHAT WE DO
Whether you unplug with us in person or pause with us online, everything we offer is a gentle rebellion against burnout and a quiet redefinition of success.
How Happy + Healthy Are You Really?
FREE QUIZ
The world’s happiest and healthiest humans live a little differently (and it’s probably not what you think).
This 2-minute quiz pulls insights from science-backed research to help you figure out what kind of reset your brain and body are craving. It’s part science, part self-care, part “whoa… I didn’t realize I needed that.”
Take the quiz →
Get the mini guide (FREE!)
You’ll get your personalized result and a copy of:
What the Happiest + Healthiest People Actually Do (And How to Start Today)
3 bite-sized rituals based on science—not hustle culture.
“I’m hearing you and witnessing the goodness you’re putting out in the world and I just want to throw up so many fire emojis.”
~ Elizabeth L., Entrepreneur
AS SEEN IN:
We believe success should feel good, not just look good.
Permission to Pause
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s how you refuel and reset.
Creativity as Self-Care
Making a mess is sometimes the best way to clear your mind.
Humor Saves Us
When life feels like a lot, laughter is our favorite coping mechanism.
Growth Takes a Village (and a Few Trees)
Every time you invest in yourself through Break & Bloom, we plant a tree—helping you grow while making a lasting impact on the planet.
THE MARKET
Gifts for Burned Out Humans (Yourself Included)
Whether you need a reminder to laugh through the chaos or send love to someone who’s running on fumes, our collections are here to help you feel human again.
Other ambitious women are already doing less… on purpose.
The Break Club is your once-a-month inbox reset — part pep talk, part creative nudge, part exhale. No pressure. No logins. Just the reminder you didn’t know you needed.
“I am blown away by this. Thank you for being such a champion for women and bright light.”
~ Mikki G., Entrepreneur
Step Away to Come Back to Yourself
Sometimes, the best reset doesn’t come from another app—it comes from being in the same room with other real humans who just get it.
Our in-person retreats are cozy, creative, soul-soothing days built for high-functioning humans who need an actual break (not a fake one).
THE BLOG
Breathe, Read, Reflect.
Step into The Break Room for tools, stories, and simple resets to help you navigate the chaos with clarity, humor, and heart.
Prefer to listen instead of read? Check out the podcast→
THE PODCAST
Unfiltered Truth for Ambitious Humans
Pull up a chair (or hide in your car). Ambitiously Unavailable is where we talk about burnout, boundaries, and why success doesn’t have to suck—one raw, relatable episode at a time.
Break & Bloom started with one hot mess human.
Hi! I’m Kris. A recovering perfectionist who’s lived through ambition, burnout, and rebuilding from the ground up.
I’ve felt the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the pressure to do it all.
Break & Bloom is my way of building something better—for all of us.
Take What You Need Today
Because sometimes, what you really need is a guilt-free way to say no. Grab one of our most-loved freebies: 5 email scripts to protect your time (without the awkwardness).
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We’re women-owned + proudly small.
Thanks for being here. 🖤
