Struck By Enlightenment

Kristen is joined by Spruill Alexander, Senior Vice President at Towne Insurance in eastern North Carolina. With over three decades in the industry and leadership over a team of twelve, Spruill shares the challenges of motivating a sales team that can sometimes feel entitled. They talk about how to keep performance rising without relying on pressure, how to build a culture that supports internal motivation, and how to bring communi...

Asa Alexander knows what it’s like to stand at the top and what it’s like when the ground falls out. After three ACL surgeries ended his athletic run, Asa had to figure out how to move forward without the structure and rewards of sports. In this episode, Asa opens up about the mental work of adjusting to a new kind of life, where you become your own coach and set your own goals. He talks about carrying the lessons of teamwork into ...

When Kendra Crompton reached her sixties, a question started to rise in her—what more is there? In this episode, I sit down with Kendra, an author, speaker, and personal trainer, to talk about purpose, identity, and what it means to give back in a way that feels real.

We talk about how expectations shape our choices, how fear narrows our reach, and why speaking from the heart connects us to so many more people.

Kendra shares how pu...

In this episode of Struck by Enlightenment Kristen talks with Johnny Behman, who has been through music school, trained bodies in the gym, sharpened his skills in the kitchen, and now works with his family’s financial team.

His path has great diversity on paper, but it’s built on the same thing every day: discipline, presence, and getting better at listening to himself. This episode is about what happens when you hit your limit. No...

I’ve known Ken Huff since 1998 and our conversations always hit on something real. In this episode, we ask a question a lot of people avoid: how do you know when a relationship is falling apart and when it’s time to leave? We talk about staying true to yourself, how your own integrity shapes the way you show up, and what it means to actually listen to what isn’t working.

We get into the idea that relationships aren’t always 50/50. ...

I sat down with Christine Sarno-Olson, a realtor based out of the Palm Beaches, to talk about something bigger than the housing market. Change. The kind that creeps in when you least expect it. The kind your gut whispers about before your brain catches on. Christine opened up about what it takes to stop resisting what’s already trying to move you forward.

We talked through how fear doesn’t always scream. It lingers, repeats, and sho...

Resolutions come and go, but real change sticks when it fits you. In this episode of Struck by Enlightenment, I sit down with Michelle Smisek, an actress with a decade in theatre, to unravel the truth about motivation, routines, and personal growth.

We’re often told that motivation is the key to success, but what if that’s not true? What if forcing yourself into a routine has nothing to do with real, lasting change? Resolutions tend...

rusting the Silver Lining: How Life's Twists Lead to Unexpected Blessings I'm sitting down with Valentina Moretti to talk about trust, timing and how life unfolds in ways we don't always expect. She's bringing one question she's always wanted answered: how many times do we go through a disturbing situation because it didn't go the way we thought it should? Together, we will look at how the moments that frustrate us often lead to so...

What does it take to manifest your dream career? In this episode, Kristen Bomas is joined by Jennifer as she shares her journey of career transition, her love for research, and the profound impact of being a professor. She talks about the thrill of academia, the challenges of the job, and the joy of nurturing students as they grow. From securing research grants to shaping the future through education, Jennifer reveals how manifesta...

Kristen Bomas is joined by Marko Ruffolo as they unpack the roots of people pleasing, it's connection to childhood experiences, and how guilt and shame can hold you back. This episode offers insights into breaking free from the past expectations, understanding, relationships, and creating a life filled with freedom and genuine connection. A must-listen for those ready to move me on old patterns and redefined what it means to live a...

In this episode of Struck by Enlightenment, Kristen Bomas dives into the transformative journey of Becoming Me: Finding Independence and Building a Life Beyond Childhood. Joined by her guest Pedro, Kristen explores the challenges and revelations that come with defining independence and moving beyond childhood patterns. She will unpack what it truly means to discover who we are, embracing growth and self-mastery as key to building a...

In this episode of *Struck By Enlightenment*, Kristen Bomas welcomes special guest Evvie for a deep and engaging conversation about one of life’s most challenging questions: *How can I move confidently into my future, am I am making the right decision?* Together, they explore the fears, doubts, and uncertainties that often arise when we face important choices. Kristen offers thoughtful insights on how to release fear, trust yoursel...

In this episode of the Struck by Enlightenment Podcast, Kristen Bomas sits down with Grace Alexander to explore the highs and lows of our emotional journey. Together, they dive into the impact of beliefs, the fear of change, and how to handle life's uncertainties when things feel out of control. Learn practical insights on embracing the unknown, shifting your mindset, and turning "what ifs" into opportunities for growth. If you're ...