If you haven’t heard an influencer talk about what is or isn’t their aesthetic, you might just be living under a rock. I even hear people say that a piece of furniture or pair of shoes is “so my aesthetic!” all the time. In today’s episode, Asha is breaking down the word AESTHETIC! Head over to meetbridget.com for complete show notes.

Have you ever had to end a friendship?Setting boundaries is one way of creating strong, long-lasting friendships. Without them, our friends might make us feel disrespected, uneasy, or violated. If these emotions are suppressed, resentment will eventually develop, which could result in arguments, blow-ups, or even the end of the friendship.In this episode, we will talk about how fundamental communication is in a relationship and whether you need to redirect those relationships or set some boundaries to avoid resentment. Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.

These days, we hear a lot about manifestation and about how the art of “manifesting” can literally transform thoughts into being. You may have heard of the law of attraction or perhaps read the book The Secret, both of which validate the power of “thinking things into existence”. And while the idea at first pass may seem mystical, manifestation itself is more concrete and palpable than one might be led to believe. Curious? In this episode, we will also talk about two competing mindsets, fixed mindset, and growth mindset, as explained by Dr. Carol Dweck. We will also go into how this translates back into manifestation. [Head over to meetbridget.com to find all the resources and links mentioned in this episode!]

Leaving everything behind, Polina and her family had to escape their home country Russia, to run away from uncertainty. However, settling into a new country was not easy, and it brought them many challenges.  Polina Chebotareva is an innovative pioneer with a comprehensive background in business, economics, strategic opportunity investments, and venture capital transactions. Utilizing her career as her platform, Polina is passionate about empowering women in business and female entrepreneurs. In this episode, Polina shares how life’s setbacks taught her to thrive in a foreign land. And how dreams are possible with the right motivation, dedication, and grit. She is an inspiring female leader, a true example of what women should be in our generation. Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.

We are a culture fascinated by winners– those who come out on top and can fight to prove it. These days, we also have plenty of important causes and platforms that need championing. Whether a champion is rising through elite levels of a sport or fighting to promote a cause they believe in, they capture our attention on a grand scale.  Today Asha is breaking down the word “CHAMPION”. Join us today as we dive into another Bridgetymology episode and look deeper into the word CHAMPION.  [Head over to meetbridget.com to find all the resources and links mentioned in this episode!]

Growing up, Janica was very shy. She was raised by Filipino-American and Christian parents who were loving yet protective of her. But as Janica grew older, she was able to slowly overcome her shyness and bloomed into a woman of confidence. In this episode, Janica shares how she found her calling through copywriting. Along her journey, she tells the story of how her upbringing influenced her as a person, and how she overcame her weakness and used it as a strength to face challenges.  Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.

There aren’t any major fluctuations in definition over time, in fact, the meaning of the intention has remained relatively stable over time, maintaining it’s description of a purpose or meaning.  Today, Keshiia is going to break down the word INTENTION Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Keshiia breaks down the word ‘intention’. [Head over to meetbridget.com to find all the resources and links mentioned in this episode!]

What do you love doing?  For eight years, Vanessa had a successful career in the real estate business, but despite her success, she felt like something was missing. By asking herself what she loved doing, Vanessa found her passion. Vanessa Bourne has been in the business of offering health and wellness services in the form of fun and energetic connections for over 15 years in the Orange County community, where she lives with her 6-year-old son, Kingston. Early rooted in Yoga and Pilates she opened her first Lagree Method studio using the Megaformer, called Pilates Plus OC in 2008 which quickly grew to 3 successful locations throughout Orange County. She operated those locations for almost 10 years and then sold them to start her 2 new fitness concepts, BOXHAUS and Ekam Yoga & Pilates.  In this episode, Vanessa narrates her journey of success from finding what she loved to do most. She also shares her story of how being a good leader and boss contributed to the success of her brands. And how her divorce impacted her in a good way.  Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.

Let’s lighten things up a bit and talk about something fun - JEANS! Yes, jeans. And I’m not talking about genetics genes, I’m talking pants.  You can’t really think about fashion without jeans. Jeans have been a huge part of growing up. From kids to teenagers to adulthood, there’s a style of jeans that fits every criteria. And throughout time, it has continued to evolve to fit every generation’s style. Today, I decided that we should not only feel free to wear the pants, but understand where they came from, and sound very clever at a party when we can explain such things. Here at Bridget, we're huge fans of expanding our vocabulary and becoming better communicators. That is why today, Asha breaks down the word 'jeans’. [Head over to meetbridget.com to find all the resources and links mentioned in this episode!]

Inspired by her mother’s film cameras, Bettina fell in love with photography at the age of 9. Born in Hungary, she relocated to Canada and is now living in sunny California — pursuing her passion for learning all she can about the world and reflecting beauty back to its people.  Along her journey, she’s learned that great commercial photography is all about providing striking images that capture a brand’s essence.  As a commercial photographer, with a background in art direction & high-end creative production Bettina does it shoots, produces, and art directs content for clients in the advertising, beauty, fitness, lifestyle, and travel industries. Known for her west coast aesthetic, her unique way of working with natural light, and her crisp, bright, airy still photography style, her favorite thing in the world is getting to know people and telling their stories through her art. Her clientele includes notable greats such as OPI, New Balance, Airbnb, Lululemon, Aerie, American Express, and Chevrolet, among many others. The list is exhaustive.  In this episode, Bettina shares her experiences of growing up in Hungary, being raised by a single mom whom she considers as her role model, overcoming the challenges of her teenage years, and eventually moving to Canada which led to her journey of becoming a professional photographer.   Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.