We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kristina Bozanich. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Kristina, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Who are you learning from right now?
I am currently implementing an advanced knowledge architecture inspired by the “Building a Second Brain” methodology by Tiago Forte, and Nick Milo who is also part of that personal knowledge management community. Some of my focus has been on the technical execution of this system, where I’m applying recent coding and programming skills to customize and automate the connections between my notes and resources. The ultimate aim is to create a comprehensive, interconnected toolkit that augments my cognitive abilities by allowing me to quickly process information, connect disparate ideas, and retrieve key data points, which directly improves my productivity and strategic thinking in all areas of my life.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and creative expertise to my work. My foundational education includes degrees in neuroscience and wildlife ecology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Master’s in primate biology from the University of Roehampton, London. While my academic career was focused on the path of a primatologist, the scientific study of neuroscience and audience perception remains the core influence on my creative process. Currently, I am further enhancing my business acumen by pursuing my MBA at the University of Nevada, Reno.
My purely artistic vision naturally led to impactful advocacy and community leadership. This was best demonstrated through my leadership in the formation of the St. Cloud Pride Alliance and earned me a U.S. Congressional Record Honor in 2024 for LGBTQIA+ advocacy. My commitment to inclusion and amplifying marginalized voices is consistently reflected across my work—from my exhibited portraiture to my strategic role coordinating educational seminars like the Creator’s Conference and advising clients on management, content strategy, and creative media.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I believe that a big part of me has served its purpose and must now be released is the impulse towards passion and engagement. My drive to live “Every day to the fullest” and to seek out every opportunity to create and connect has been essential for exploration. As for the release part of that question, I cannot tell you specifically what that looks like, but I at least know it when I see it.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
For a time, I felt the need to keep the significant challenges in my personal life—specifically navigating my husband’s PTSD and its effects on our marriage and family—private. This was the hiding phase, where the energy was spent on managing and protecting. More recently, the transition occurred when my husband and I decided to be open and public about our struggles. This wasn’t just about sharing a story; it was a deliberate choice to convert that private, taxing experience into a public resource and a source of strength for others.
I began using this experience as a power to demonstrate that these issues are real, and that spouses and caregivers are not alone in their journeys. By openly discussing what it’s like to be a caregiver in this situation, I am creating a space for others to feel seen and supported. The pain served its purpose by teaching me resilience; now, the transparency serves the purpose opening up to help others navigate their struggles.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Being one enraptured with cognition – I think people focus too much on the idea of “time management”, as I’m learning now, it’s really about mind management.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely, then why else are you doing it? If anything, the core reason should be for some part of you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.KristinaBozanich.com
- Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/kristinabozanich
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinabozanich/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinabozanich
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kristinabozanich
Image Credits
Image 1: Self Portrait (Copyright Kristina Bozanich / Bozanich Photography Collaborative)
Image 2: Speaking at NAMI: Northern Nevada at their Frame of Mind Gala (Photo credit to NAMI)
Image 3: Creator’s Conference in Reno (Photo Credit: Malevolent Mouse Productions)
Image 4: Reno Start Up Week (Audience submitted photo)
Image 5: “Reverie” – Styled Collaborative shoot with @wildflowerbride.ebs, @adornmentbynicole, @yaysam, @sydnee_hillyard, @drsmritiagrawal (Copyright Kristina Bozanich / Bozanich Photography Collaborative)
Image 6: Fractured TRANScendence Project with individuals: Valeria Miranda Aviles, Tina Renee, Sawyer Winkler, Amelia Burgos, Jeremy Rodriguez, and Willow Carson. (Copyright Kristina Bozanich / Bozanich Photography Collaborative)
Image 7: Inclusive Art Project Gallery display at Our Center (Reno, NV)
Image 8: Proud in the Cloud creative media team in St. Cloud, FL with Cristian Cativo, Veasna Neo, Kristina Bozanich, and KJ Aultman.
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