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Burn It All Down: Bernadette Smith on Building a Life Led by Freedom

Bernadette Smith has been an entrepreneur for 22 years. She didn't leave corporate to start over — she never went in. And what she built instead is a masterclass in following purpose over comfort, even when it means burning it all down and starting again.

In this conversation, Bernadette and I talk about:

  • How a Supreme Court ruling on the steps of the Massachusetts State House launched her first business
  • What it actually felt like to walk away from six-figure weddings in New York City at the height of her success
  • The abundance mindset work that got her through her hardest season — and why it's still a daily practice
  • How Inclusive 360 was born directly from imposter syndrome
  • What self-love actually has to do with professional freedom
  • How she designed a life led by her two core values: freedom and optimism

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