What is Takes a Break?
Takes a Break is a blog about just that: Taking a Break!
Be it a scheduled, recommended, or forceful Break, the act of Taking a Break is a real thing!
Photo credits: Takes a Break; Sabina Rivera (car mirror); and Juan Jose Robledo Urrea (sunset).
Your Takes a Break Crew
About Kristia
Hola, I’m Kristia, Chief Blogging Officer & Content Juggler @Takes a Break. Like many folks, I was forced into “Break” mode by COVID. This sparked an exploration.
With a little help from my friends and the Break Takers Community, we are defining what this concept can look and feel like for each of us. Let's Break more and build genuine connections along the way!
Based in Washington, D.C. and working fully remotely for the past 6 years as a Marketing Executive, Kristia Benthien is a Puerto Rican artist, passionate marketer, and proud nerd living her best new-normal life with husband Pedro, and fur elder Bonnie Lynn.
About Shelby
Hello, I’m Shelby, Editor-in-Chief & Grammar-Nabber @Takes a Break. I’m here in an attempt to achieve the possible: have a successful career AND Take a Break from the everyday rush of a fulfilling (but stressful!) life!
I’m inspired by a love of learning, growing, and personal discovery. Follow me and our Break Takers Community on the path of exploration toward the meaning of “Taking a Break.”
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shelby is an attorney with a deep appreciation for the literary art form and connecting with people.
About Us
Though it may seem like it at times, we haven’t always known each other! Kristia is from Puerto Rico, and Shelby is originally from Florida, but we both somehow found ourselves living in D.C. and became fast friends. A shared passion for seeking betterment, cookies, and joy inspired us to get together and build this idea. Picking up from day-to-day inspiration and collaborators, Takes a Break supports and elevates through the power of connection, story, and genuine intention.
With a little help from a growing network of friends (like you!) and amazing people, we’ve created this space curated for the sole exploration of what Taking a Break can be for different people.
