I don’t just say I’m excited—I LIVE it!

Hey, I'm Kristen!

People often tell me my excitement is contagious. For a long time, I thought it was just part of who I am but the more I leaned into why, the more I realized it’s not just personality. It’s a lifestyle I’ve built, and one I’m passionate about helping others experience too.

To Live Excited is about purposefully making the choice to show up with intention and heart—every single day. It’s the spark that comes from celebrating others, living on purpose, chasing the dreams that matter to you, and always making progress on your climb.

Around here, we don’t just feel excited. We say it, share it, and live it! If you hear us say, “I’m excited!” now you know why. Life’s better that way. And the best part? It’s contagious!

My mission is personal but it’s also supported by my professional and educational background:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer Certifications through NASM.

Completed 4 Years of Professional Leadership Training and BMC Business Master Class

Professional background in Sales, Marketing, and Leadership.

Team V

My journey to Live Excited has been years in the making, personally and professionally, and one I continue to show up for daily. I live in Overland Park, Kansas, with my husband, two daughters, and our yellow lab, but my heart finds peace and inspiration in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll notice mountain imagery throughout my work. It serves as a quiet reminder to stay grounded, honor the climb, and find meaning in the journey itself.

Discipline Over Discomfort

In my early 20’s I discovered that I suffer from food sensitives. I spent years monitoring everything I ate to figure out why I felt uncomfortable in my own skin and why certain foods had harmful effects on my health. Once I understood what was happening to me, I chose the hard path, the one less traveled. I took control of my diet and began to see food as energy for my body and not a source of emotional comfort. By doing so, food could no longer run my life. And in time, I came to know that my story is a blessing because of my challenges.

Saying "Yes" Opens Doors

I grew up with a dad who has an undeniable love for sports and whose definition for success is to win, at everything. I was the opposite - unmotivated, non-athletic and not competitive. As my softball coach, he used the same tactics to encourage me to run faster that motivates him to win. Because we do not share the same abilities and motivations, I became the recipient of the nickname “lightning” and not because I was fast. Therefore, with every failed attempt I internalized the belief that I can’t run. A belief I held onto for 20 something years. Until I met a fellow Kindergarten mom who spoke the words, “you pick a 5k and I will train you”. And I said, "YES!"

Turns Out, I Can Run

I achieved something that was to me, unimaginable. It all started when someone believed in me, and I said "yes". That moment ignited bigger dreams and a life-changing confidence. Training for that 5k was my introduction into a social circle of like-minded persons in which all support healthy behaviors and where reaching your goals feels like a victory lap. The discipline of achieving small attainable goals day after day had become habit-forming and I began to understand the power of accountability, consistency and community. With each passing day I started craving movement while my ability to run longer stretches increased until I became a runner.

Fueled by Smoothies

Now, I am crazy passionate about nutrition and movement. And love to talk about it. I drink 2 of my 4 servings of vegetables a day because they taste better that way! You read that right, I said “drink”! My faith, family, friends and the bridger community are my support systems. And despite not sharing the same motivations for success with my dad, he taught me the art of having a conversation with anyone, the powerful impact of never missing a commitment and the indispensable trait of being on time. While my mom has taught me the power of being an attentive listener, helping others feel truly heard, and the quiet strength of maintaining composure while practicing patience. These attributes combined make me the ideal success partner.

Where My Story Ignites My Purpose

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RESULTS 100% GUARANTEED EXPLAINED

THE 90-DAY GUARANTEE

Effective Date: August 28, 2026

SHOW UP. DO THE WORK. CREATE THE DISCIPLINES. GET RESULTS.

Here at the bridge emi, LLC, our core values are TO BE EXCEPTIONAL. TO BE MINDFUL. TO BE INSPIRING. And we are fanatical about delivering on them.

I know the impact having an accountability partner and a community of people who will show up for you can have on your success, both personally and professionally. I also know that you may not fully understand that impact yet, and honestly, you won’t until you experience what it’s like to have someone in your corner, helping you stay focused, take action, navigate the bumps, and keep moving forward.

That’s why I’m offering you this guarantee.

I believe so strongly in the process we’ve created, and in the impact accountability can have on your growth, that I’m willing to assume the financial risk of getting started. When you have the right support, strategies, and accountability, the personal and professional growth you can experience is worth far more than your enrollment investment.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS.

Give this process your genuine commitment for 90 days. Show up, do the work, create the habits, and give yourself the opportunity to experience what’s possible.

If, after 90 days, your experience has been less than inspiring and you have fulfilled your commitments to the process, I will reimburse 100% of your enrollment investment.

Of course, there are a few conditions. This is an action guarantee, because accountability only works when you participate in the process. I can provide the support, strategies, tools, and community, but I can’t do the work for you.

1. YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP, ON TIME.

You must attend a weekly scheduled 60-minute Happy Hour sessions on time and be mentally present and engaged. This means showing up for your scheduled sessions from a distraction-free environment where you can give the experience your full attention.

What you don’t focus on, you can’t fully learn. What you don’t learn, you can’t put into action. And if you aren’t fully present in the process, I can’t help you get the results you’re looking for.

2. YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK.

The content within the program modules and the strategies we discuss during your accountability sessions are designed to be put into action in your everyday life. To get the most from the experience, you must complete the actionable items included in the modules or discussed during your sessions with Kristen and the group, including properly completing the accountability tracking tools throughout the twelve weeks, when applicable.

These tools are an important part of the process because they help you see your progress, recognize what is working, identify where you may be getting stuck, and determine where to focus next. You’ll use them as part of your ongoing conversations and accountability sessions to help you stay engaged, make adjustments, and keep moving forward.

3. YOU HAVE TO HONOR YOUR COMMITMENT.

This guarantee is for someone who is genuinely willing to commit to the process. That doesn’t mean everything will go perfectly. Life is going to life, and there will be days when things don’t go as planned.

It means you keep showing up, communicate when you need support, complete the work, use the tools, make adjustments when necessary, and keep moving forward.

If you have genuinely fulfilled your commitments to the process and, after 90 days, you feel that your experience has been less than inspiring, you can request your refund.

HOW TO REQUEST YOUR REFUND

To qualify for the 90-Day Guarantee, you must have fulfilled the participation and accountability commitments outlined above.

At the end of the 90 days, you must submit your completed accountability tracking sheets (if applicable) and any other required documentation demonstrating your participation and completion of the required action steps.

Your refund request must be submitted between 91 and 120 days of your original enrollment date.

Once your request and participation have been reviewed and your eligibility has been confirmed, 100% of your enrollment investment will be reimbursed.

IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE.

Show up. Do the work. Create the habits. Get results.

I’m not promising that change will always be easy, and I’m not promising that life won’t get in the way. I’m also not promising that I can do the work for you.

What I am promising is that I will show up for you, give you the tools and support you need, and help you keep climbing.

Because I believe in this process. I believe in the power of accountability. And I believe in what you are capable of accomplishing when you decide to stop waiting for change and start creating it.

You bring the commitment. I’ll bring the accountability. Together, we’ll keep climbing.

READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP?

Say YES and let’s get climbing.

If you have questions about the 90-Day Guarantee, please contact:

the bridge emi LLC

Email: [email protected]

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KRISTEN VANFOSSON

CEO | Chief Excitement Officer

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