Meet Bridget

What makes a good leader?  For Tasha, leadership is all about practicing empathy, learning to listen, and staying true to yourself… Tasha Nicholson has always been creative, empathetic, and a good listener as a child. Qualities she was able to carry on in adulthood and especially in her career. With her natural qualities, creativity, and authenticity, she is now the Engagement Manager at Adobe. Wh...

APPRECIATE is a word synonymous with being thankful and grateful. A word widely used and brings in so much positivity in someone's life. And while this means being thankful because you value something or someone. The other meaning of 'appreciate' also has to do with value, value that is equivalent to a number. And to understand the word 'appreciate' better, let me go deeper into its origin and let...

Compassion, Respect, Kindness. These are exactly what our world needs today. And Crista is a living example of what that person looks like. Crista Klayman is a critically acclaimed Runway agent of all time. Crista has over 30 years of experience and has worked with all the big names in fashion and design like Chanel, Gucci, Oscar De La Renta to name a few. But being an expert in her field is not t...

Everyday we make decisions in life. They could be small or big decisions, but either way they still affect your future.  Today, I am breaking down the word DECISION. A simple word, but with great impact.  When we use the word decision, it is thus typically used to describe matters of high importance– especially matters that will have lasting consequences. Another use of decision, you've also likel...

Our episode today is taking a different route than usual. On our last episode of Season 1, we brought in one of our listeners, Jessica, and we've decided to incorporate more of our listeners this season.  In this episode, we let our listeners ask the questions. From topics about the podcast, tips on being a young woman, our lives, experiences, and anything you want to ask, we'll answer. We promise...

What comes to mind when you hear the word INTUITION?  It's those feelings that point us in a direction, most often when we're at the crux of determining right from wrong, or meeting at a junction of indecisiveness. It's the tingling, nagging, proverbial angel on our shoulder whispering, "Do this", "Think this"... We each have that GUT instinct, those butterflies in our stomach telling us when some...

Normally, we always have a plan for our future. The house we want to live in, the person we'd like to spend forever with, and the career we've been dreaming of as kids. But sometimes life has something else planned for us, and for Anne, that's exactly what happened. Anne Claessen  is an entrepreneur and digital nomad. She is the founder of the Podcast Babes and Digital Nomad Stories Podcast in 201...

We're on to the thirtieth and final episode of the first season! Meet Bridget is all about the young woman, helping her to feel confident, and be connected to other women. And to make it different, fun, and special, we have invited a listener to the show, Jessika Wallace. Jessika is everything Bridget represents. A confident young woman, anime lover, budding entrepreneur, a dreamer, and an empower...

When you hear the word DISRUPTION, you probably think of something distracting, unpleasant, a disturbance. It leads us to prepare for words with negative connotations… But as we are so keenly aware, words aren't always what they seem. In this episode, you'll hear about the historical origin of the word, how it is defined, and how a word that usually has a negative connotation, can be used in a pos...

Born Diana Carolina Muñoz, a first-generation, American-born, full-blooded Colombian, Donatella Azygous is a phenomenal multi-talented tattoo artist, designer, and entrepreneur. Los Angeles born and bred, she brings an elegant and genuine perspective to the art form. She's brought her talent and unique skill set to the tattoo industry since 2009. Her mastery in single-needle and excelling in detai...

Who doesn't love Humor? I'm sure most of us do! Humor livens up a moment, lowers the stress level, and according to research, it can actually improve a person's physical immune system.   Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Asha breaks down the word 'humor'. Head over to meetbridget.com to find all the resources and link...

Jesse Golden is a devoted Mother, Holistic Health Practitioner, Hatha yoga teacher, model, founder & CEO of the gorgeous skin and body care line, The Golden Secrets. The Golden Secrets uses 100% natural, plant based, non-gmo, sustainable, fair-trade ingredients   Jesse is also the author of The Golden Secrets To Optimal Health, a guide in inner and outer wellness, which you will want to literally...

The word INTEGRITY is a virtuous term that considers honesty, conviction, and moral standards.    In this episode, you'll hear about the historical origin of the word, how it is defined, and how it's definition grew over time to include the various meanings of the word.    Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Keshiia  br...

Marrin's love of jewelry began at the age of seven. With her bead kit and creativity, she has come a long way, building and designing her own jewelry brand.   Today's episode is not just about dreams coming to life, but it's also about finding the beauty in adversities. What started out as struggles in high school, pushed her to focus on academics and skills. And with her creativity and entreprene...

The word OPPORTUNITY is a very favorable word. It is closely related to the word chance. A chance to do something that can lead to success.   In this episode, you'll hear about the historical origin of the word, how it is defined, and how it's definition grew over time to include the various meanings of the word.    Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better c...

Today on the show, Meet Bridget welcomes a fashion industry legend. Nicole established her bikini brand Nicolita in 2003, a brand inspired from her Cuban roots. She is also a successful entrepreneur, who just launched mentorship services through Fashion Biz Mentor, and hosts a podcast called FastTrack Your Fashion Brand. Growing up on American soil, Nicole knew she was different. She wanted to ble...

How did the word conviction come to simultaneously describe the state of your beliefs in AND the finding of guilt in a court of law?  Throughout this episode, you'll hear about the historical origin of the word, how it is defined,  and how it's definition grew over time to include the various meanings of the word.  Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better co...

Dr. Holly Lucille MD Rn is a nationally recognized and licensed Naturopathic Doctor, educator, natural products consultant and television & radio host. She's also the author of several books in the field of integrative medicine. Dr. Holly is now the host of mindful medicine, a podcast on radio MD. Today's episode is all about sharing formative experiences that create the framework for who you are,...

Today's word is one we use all the time, but if I asked five of you to define it for me, you'd likely all give me different answers… Today's WORD is a centerpiece of most of our lives, so we thought it important to get to the root of it. Today we are talking CAREER. Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Asha breaks down t...

Today on the show, Meet Bridget welcomes the CEO and Founder of Own Your Worth, Ashely Paré. Own Your Worth is a platform that gives female leaders the tools to own their worth and the courage to ask for what they want, so they can start recognizing their value and stop proving themselves.   Ashley's workshops create a safe space for leaders to tap into and understand the fear and self-limiting be...

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy? What does it mean to be an empath? Can you develop empathy? Here at Bridget, we believe that deeply understanding the fundamental meaning of the words we use is one of the best ways to become a deliberate, powerful communicator.  In the spirit of thinking deeply and intentionally about the way we communicate, Keshiia will reflect on this word th...

"Life was just a different life after that point. I think I'm just a person that kind of rolls with the punches" Growing from a  very large family and with inevitable changes, one has to be resilient.  Today on the show, Asha and Keshiia welcome the dynamo, an open book, an advocate, and an overwhelmingly kind and humble human being, Kristin Hopkins.  She was most recently a contestant on Season 2...

PASSION . What is Passion to you? How deeply does this word resonate?  Here at Bridget, we believe that deeply understanding the fundamental meaning of the words we use is one of the best ways to become a deliberate, powerful communicator.  That's why today, Asha is breaking down one of the most popular words in our vernacular-- in fact it is in the top 1% of words searched on Merriam Webster. The...

In today's episode, Meet Bridget welcomes Lara Reaves Mofidi, an eating disorder coach and holistic nutritionist.  She's on a  mission to increase awareness and educate the public about eating disorders and the journey of recovery. In this episode, Lara shares her childhood experiences while growing up, being a student athlete and the pressures along with it, her relationships and what makes her h...

RESILIENCE. What comes to mind when you hear this word? You may think of flexibility, toughness, or simply adaptability.  But, did you know the early use of the word resilience and how it evolved? Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Keshiia breaks down the word Resilience. Throughout this episode, you'll hear Keshiia ta...