From Corporate Burnout to Passion-Powered Business: How Kristen Bonkoski Built a Life Around Cycling, Freedom & Purpose

Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera · Dec 17, 2025 · 32m

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Kristen Bonkoski, a former Fortune 100 corporate project manager who walked away from burnout to build multiple successful online businesses rooted in her passion for cycling. Kristen shares her journey from crying in a corporate bathroom stall to creating a lifestyle-aligned business that supports her family, mental health, and purpose. She breaks down how she started her first business in 20-minute increments, why passion—not money—must come first, and how women can build sustainable businesses…