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Meet Bridget
The best career conversations happen when women get honest. Meet Bridget is a career storytelling podcast hosted by besties Asha Gabriel and Keshiia Rosenberg. Each episode, a successful woman shares two stories: the career she built — and the teenager she used to be. The nitty gritty. The good and the shitty. When you can relate to a woman's story, her path becomes possible. 150+ episodes across 30+ industries, now in full studio video for Season 6. New episodes every week. Find us on all…
Episodes
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"Aspirational, Luxurious, Comfortable" - Ashley Johnson, SVP & CMO of Visit Newport Beach @visitnewportbeach
Ashley Johnson walks in knowing exactly what she does and why it matters — which makes her the kind of guest who can go from Emmy wins to caviar rooms to the…
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"Start What You Think You're Too Late to Start" — Jane Adler, "Jane Says" Substack Author & Jane Dough Baker @janemcgradler
SHOW NOTES (150–300 words) Jane Adler is the kind of person who drops a confession on a dad at carpool pickup and then watches him call his wife from the…
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"The Money Does Come... If You Do the Right Thing" - Dr. Tran, DDS, MS, Functional Pediatric Dentist @drtracytran
Dr. Tracy Tran is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in airway-focused functional dentistry, tongue tie releases, and craniofacial growth and…
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"I've Always Just Hurled Myself Into the Void" — Afton Williams, Celebrity Makeup Artist @afton
Afton Williams has spent twenty years doing makeup for some of the most photographed faces in Hollywood. She's never had an agent. She doesn't want a product…
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"If You're Scared, Do It Scared" — Whitney & Cashy Rowley of @rowley.adventures
Whitney Rowley grew up in the shadow of a lot of greatness. Her dad was drafted by the Chargers. Her sisters were junior Olympians in downhill skiing. Her…
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"If You Don't Like The Table, Create One" - Alexandra Taylor, PR Strategist & Founder of ATeam @atay_pollyp
Alexandra Taylor is the founder of A-Team Public Relations and Strategy Group in Newport Beach, co-founder of Civitas Prima, and the person Happy Dad called…
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"I See People Through The Soul" - Franchesca Danino, Founder of Casa Bahdi
Franchesca Danino is the founder of Casa Bahdi, a semi-private body sculpting studio in Los Angeles. She uses lipo laser, cavitation, radio frequency, and EMS…
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"To Be Lost Is To Be Found" - Biet Simkin Glass, Spiritual Teacher & Best-Selling Author @guidedbybiet
Content note: This episode includes open discussion of heroin and cocaine addiction and recovery, the death of Biet's infant daughter from SIDS, and multiple…
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"I Was Just Someone with a Journal and Feelings" — Michelle Peñaloza, Poet & Award-Winning Author
Michelle Penaloza is a poet. She is also a farmer, a substitute teacher in a small town in Northern California, a James Laughlin Award recipient, and someone…
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"If You Are Stagnant, You Breed Disease" — MaKenna Bernardino, The Skullptress @makennabernardino
MaKenna Bernardino, The Skullptress, is a body sculpting and lymphatic drainage practitioner who works in homes across LA and OC. With her table in tow and a…
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"Same Style, Different Size" — Sabrina Chazen, Size-Inclusive Shopping Expert @sabrinachazen
Sabrina Chazen is the creator behind The Carpool Catwalk and the hashtag #samestyledifferentsize. She is a size-inclusive shopping expert who sits in the top…
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MEAN GIRLS - On Social Aggression and Online Dynamics with Teen Therapist Christina King, LMFT
We call it the Mean Girls episode. Christina King's first note is that she does not really believe in mean girls. She believes in mean behavior, which is…
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"The Better I Do My Job, the More Lives We Save" — Erin McCarthy, Chief of Staff at CoreViva
Erin McCarthy's career path goes: Harvard, McKinsey, woodworking apprenticeship in Belgium, sustainable furniture company in LA, Ruggable, professional…
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"71 Lines on the Card. 1,002 Ways to Win." — Jodie McCollum, Founder of Mahjong OC
Jodie McCollum learned Mahjong in 2023 at a friend's house in Dallas. She came back to Orange County, taught a neighbor group as a dare, walked away from that…
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"We Were Complete Strangers. Now We're Best Friends Running a Company Together." -Jewel Zimmer & Taylor Lamb of Juna
Two women. One supplement company. Zero plan to become best friends. Jewel Zimmer and Taylor Lamb co-founded Juna out of a simple frustration: neither of them…
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"Jump and Build the Parachute on the Way Down" - Jacquelyn Umof, Founder of Barre Definition
Content note: This episode includes brief discussion of a history of amenorrhea and a stress fracture connected to undereating during the guest's teenage…
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The Choiceful Timing of Vulnerability — A BFF Conversation with Asha & Keshiia
No guest this week. Just us. We have been thinking a lot about the difference between vulnerability as connection and vulnerability as performance. About what…
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"Will This Help Heal Me?" - Alec Treffers, Food & Fitness Influencer @alectreffs
Alec Treffers started What Alec Eats as a question, not a strategy. She was a freshman at Arizona State, had just blown out her knee playing Division I…
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"Life Is Not Meant To Be Lived All At Once" - Shannon McLaren, Founder of Prairie Interiors
Shannon McLaren did not set out to become an interior designer. She set out to be in fashion. She studied business in London, worked at Stella McCartney, moved…
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"It's Okay to Not Be Okay." -Brooke Medina, Founder of AR Workshop OC
Content note: This episode discusses themes of substance abuse, grief, and loss. Resources available at SAMHSA.gov or by calling 1-800-662-4357 (free…
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"Comparison Is the Thief of Joy" — Leland Drummond, Co-Founder of AZIONE PR & LDMA
Leland Drummond has spent over 20 years building other people's brands. Somewhere along the way, she figured out the only way to do that well is to understand…
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"Are You Happy?" - Christina King, MS, LMFT, Teen Therapist
She was the moody, overwhelmed teenager nobody would have guessed would become one of the most empathetic voices in teen mental health. Christina King, MS…
Meet Bridget"It Wasn't Going to Be Handed to Me" — Heather Altman, The Altman Brothers Team
Heather Altman | @heatheraltman | Million Dollar Listing LA | The Altman Brothers Team She started in real estate at 17 with a fake engagement ring and a…
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"Staying Calm Is My Core Trait" - Joanna Young, Founder of Quiet Beauty
What does it mean to build a career out of the belief that people deserve to feel genuinely cared for? For Joanna Young, it started not in an aesthetics school…
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"Grow Slow, Pay For It Yourself" - Cassie Piasecki of The Full Routine
Cassie Piasecki built The Full Routine at 52, self-funded, after walking away from a 29-year marriage with almost nothing. Three decades in fitness, three…
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Confidence Is a Muscle, Not a Costume
Season 6 of Meet Bridget is here and we're starting exactly where we should. At the roots. Asha and Keshiia return to one of the show's most beloved early…
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Ep 148: Meet Moni Walsh, Creative Agency Founder of Female Generated Content, Fitness Instructor
In this episode, Asha Gabriel and Moni Walsh discuss the multifaceted journey of personal growth, resilience, and the power of community. Monica shares her…
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Ep 147 Meet Dr. Blair Rose, Dermatologist and Owner of Skincare Junkie
Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose, a board-certified dermatologist, shares her journey from a childhood interest in medicine to becoming a leading expert in dermatology…
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Ep 146 Meet Jessica Ruby, Founder and Owner of Flamingo Hair Lounge, Celeb Stylist
In this episode of "Meet Bridget," co-hosts Keshiia welcomes celebrity stylist and visionary Jessica Ruby. Known for her fearless editorial cuts and vibrant…
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Ep 145: PODSWAP with CAMP CHAOS (Kyndra and Taylor)
Podswap with Camp Chaos Join us as we sit down with Kyndra and Taylor, the dynamic duo redefining modern motherhood through humor, honesty, and a healthy dose…
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Ep 144 Meet Saleisha Stowers, Actress and Model
In this inspiring episode, join us as we delve into the world of entertainment with actress and humanitarian Sal Stowers. Known for her roles on "Days of Our…
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Ep 143 Meet Ava Michelle Cota, Actress, Dancer & Fentanyl Awareness Nonprofit Co-Founder @avamichelle
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Asha Gabriel interviews Ava Michelle, a multifaceted talent known for her roles in Netflix's Tall Girl and Dance Moms. They…
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Ep. 141 Meet Sydney Karmes -Wainer FOUNDER of FRENCH SQUIRREL
We're revisiting a fan-favorite from Season 3… and she's only grown since. In this re-airing of our conversation with Sydney Karmes-Wainer—Founder of French…
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Ep 140: Meet Breann Kinsey, Marketing Manager at YouTheory
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Asha Gabriel and Breann Kinsey discuss the journey of self-discovery, the importance of authenticity in the workplace, and the…
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Ep 139: Hangtime with Asha and Keshiia
In this episode of Meet Bridget, hosts Keshiia and Asha explore the importance of friendship and community in personal growth. They share personal stories…
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Ep 138 Meet Celeste Lozano, Esq. Deputy District Attorney for the City of Los Angeles
In this episode of Meet Bridget, co-host Keshiia Rosenberg interviews Celeste Lozano, a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles. Celeste shares her inspiring…
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Ep 137 Meet Lisa Hubbard, Pilates Professional and owner of Rhythm Pilates
Lisa Hubbard on Reinvention, Movement, and the Power of Sensitivity This week on Meet Bridget, we're honored to bring you an intimate and empowering…
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Ep 136 Meet Hengameh Monsef, DO, Concierge Internal Medicine Physician
In this episode of Meet Bridget, hosts Kashiya Rosenberg and Asha Gabriel welcome Dr. Hengameh Monsef, a compassionate and detail-oriented physician who shares…
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Ep. 135 Meet Aubry Marie @aubrymarie, 3X American Ninja Warrior Competitor & Yoga Teacher
In this heartfelt episode of Meet Bridget, Asha sits down with Aubrey Marie Wilcher, a yoga, breathwork, and handstand teacher, artist, model, and American…
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Ep 134: Meet Victoria Zindell, Luxury Travel Planner
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Asha Gabriel welcomes Victoria Zindell, founder of Luxury Ventures Travel. They discuss the intricacies of luxury travel…
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Ep 132 Meet Caley Crawford, Founder @ BroadwayDanceLab PART ONE
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Keshiia welcome back Caley Crawford, a dance professional and studio owner. They discuss Caley's journey from a dancer in…
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Ep. 131 Meet Priscilla Colwell, Personal Stylist @thecrownstraightener
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Asha Gabriel sits down with fashion stylist Priscilla Colwell, who shares her journey from working in her family's boutique to…
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Ep 130 Keshiia on Motherhood, Miscarriage and Pregnancy loss)
In this deeply personal episode, Meet Bridget co-host Keshiia Rosenberg opens her heart about her experience with pregnancy loss and the complex beauty of…
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Ep 129 Meet Courtney Colleary, Serial Entrepreneur and Professional Chaos Coodinator
In this episode of Meet Bridget, Asha Gabriel interviews Courtney Colleary, a multifaceted entrepreneur known for her ability to transform chaos into order…
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Ep 128 Meet Tara Wan, Founder @ Pitas Funny Farm
In this episode of Meet Bridget, co-hosts Keshiia and Tara Wan explore Tara's inspiring journey as a veterinary technician and animal rescuer. Tara shares her…
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Ep. 127 Asha Gets Vulnerable on Thyroid Cancer.
In this special episode of Meet Bridget our Founder and CEO, Asha Gabriel, shares her personal journey through thyroid cancer—from the initial shock of her…
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Ep. 126 Meet Oanh Nyugen, Celeb Aesthetic NP, Injector and Laser Specialist
Join us in this inspiring episode as we welcome Oanh Nguyen, an aesthetic nurse practitioner and proud boy mom. Oanh shares her incredible journey from a…
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Ep. 125 Meet Ninka Baprawska, Lead Aesthetician at ZO Skin Centre, Beauty Contributor at GenLux Magazine
Ninka Boproska, a lead medical esthetician, shares her journey from growing up in Poland to becoming a skincare expert in the US. She discusses the challenges…
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Ep. 124 Meet Debra Strougo, Founder Row House + Fitizens Holdings, Advisor and Investor
In this episode of Meet Bridget, hosts Keshiia Rosenberg and Asha Gabriel welcome Debra Strougo, a multi-brand founder and expert in the health and wellness…
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Ep. 123 MEET BRIDGET! What is Meet Bridget about? Asha & Keshiia give you the scoop on the MB mission.
New here? This quick episode covers all you need to know about the Meet Bridget podcast's history and mission! Sit down with co-hosts Asha and Keshiia as they…
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Ep. 122 Meet Rebecca Raoof, Cosmetic Dermatology FNP
In this episode of Meet Bridget, host Kessia Rosenberg welcomes Rebecca Raoof, a family nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology. The conversation…
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Ep. 121 Meet Catherine Paige Lowe, Founder of The Scout Guide
Catherine Lowe, the magazine owner and editor at the Scout Guide, Newport Beach, shares her story of growing up in Newport Beach and her journey to becoming a…
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Ep. 120 Building Confidence Amidst Chaos
Ever feel like life is moving too fast, like you're caught in a river's wild currents, unsure of how to stay afloat? You are not alone. In this special…
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Ep. 119 Meet Sanaz Tamjidi, Writer/Filmmaker/Founder and Owner of Sunny's Bookshop
How does a girl who once struggled to speak become a storytelling powerhouse? Meet Sanaz Tamjidi, better known as Sunny. Overcoming a speech impediment, Sunny…