meet bridget
Wife • Mother • Advocate • Author • Woman of Impact
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rise • heal• begin again
Hello, I’m Bridget
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turning life’s challenges into purpose
My journey has not been a straight line.
It has been filled with love, loss, growth, healing, and second chances. Through every chapter, I have learned that our hardest moments can become the foundation for something meaningful.
Today, I share my story to encourage others to prioritize their heart health, embrace resilience, and believe in the possibility of a second act.
Two-time woman of impact
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Honored by the American
Heart Association in
2021 & 2023.
Master of Healthcare
Administration
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Dedicated to improving healthcare through leadership, advocacy, and lifelong learning.
Author of daughter of the second act
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A story of resilience, reinvention, and inspiring others to rise, heal, and embrace their next chapter.
youth mentor since 2005
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Empowering young people to believe in their dreams.
my Story
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my why
“Heart disease touched my family.
advocacy gave me purpose.
heart and soul became my second act.”
rising like a phoenix
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The phoenix has always spoken to my soul.
Life has brought seasons I never saw coming — loss, uncertainty, rebuilding, and moments when I wondered how I would keep going. But every time I have been knocked down, something inside me, something greater than me whispered, “get back up.”
And I did.
Not the same woman… but a stronger one. A softer one. A wiser one.
At one point in my journey, I had a phoenix tattoo placed along my side as a permanent reminder that no matter what life brings, I will rise again.
To me, the phoenix isn’t just a symbol.
It is a promise.
A reminder that even after the fire, God can bring something beautiful from the ashes.
This resilience has shaped not only how I have survived life’s hardest moments, but how I now live; with purpose, faith, compassion, and a deep desire to help others believe in their own new beginnings.
Because rising isn’t a one-time event.
It is something I choose, again and again… in how I live, how I love, and how I show up for others.
Strength in Single Motherhood
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Becoming a single mom changed me in ways I could never have imagined.
It taught me courage on the days I felt afraid.
It taught me perseverance when I was exhausted.
And it showed me the depth of unconditional love.
There were nights I prayed for strength and mornings I woke up determined to keep going. Every challenge became fuel to build a better life, not just for my daughter, but for the future we were creating together.
She remains one of my greatest inspirations and the reason I continue moving forward with purpose, gratitude, and a heart committed to helping others.
pageants with purpose
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Pageantry entered my life in a season I never expected.
After my daughter was grown, I found myself rediscovering who I was beyond motherhood. What started as a fun experience to share with friends a chance to step outside my comfort zone and try something new, quickly became something much more meaningful.
Through pageants, I found my voice. I built confidence. I discovered the power of connecting with others and using my story to uplift women and mentor youth. What began as something lighthearted became a platform for purpose.
For me, crowns are not about titles.
They represent service.
Leadership.
And the opportunity to remind others of their worth and God-given strength.
following the path placed on my heart
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Returning to school as an adult was both exciting and intimidating.
In my 50s, I earned both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Healthcare Administration and Leadership from Capella University. These milestones represented far more than degrees. They were promises to myself that growth never stops and that it is never too late to follow what has been placed on your heart.
What began as a step of courage became a journey of transformation. Each course challenged me to grow as a leader, strengthen my knowledge of healthcare, and deepen my commitment to serving others through advocacy, education, and community impact.
Balancing school, work, advocacy, and life was not always easy, but it was deeply rewarding. With my daughter grown and building a life of her own, this season allowed me to fully step into my second act—a season rooted in purpose, faith, lifelong learning, and the dreams that once had to wait.
Earning my degrees reminded me that some of life’s most meaningful accomplishments happen when we are willing to begin again. When we listen to the quiet calling on our hearts and trust where God is leading us, new doors open, new paths emerge, and we discover that it is never too late to become who we were created to be.
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Together, we can create healthier hearts, stronger communities,
and brighter second acts.