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Empowerment begins when you embrace the unknown, overcome fears, and boldly pursue progress. Break the taboo about money, set clear goals, and say “yes” to new opportunities.Together with Bridgette L. Smith, an award-winning talk show host, three-time CEO, and founder, we delve into the dynamic world of women’s entrepreneurship, the challenges of the corporate world, the dynamics of risk, and the transformative magic that happens when women lead startups. Her career shifted from journalism to a pioneering self-made investor who’s leveling the playing field in venture capital with investments in over 150 companies so far. Bridgette is very focused on helping women, people of color, and LGBT founders work their way up.You hold the transformative power: accept it, live it, and use it to drive you toward a future in which your spirit of entrepreneurship knows no limits. The possibilities are endless, and the time is now. Show notes:🙌 Bridgette is “the Oprah of Investing”, advisor, visionary, disruptor, author and supporter of women and the LGBT community. 04:22✅ You learn as you go: Bridgette embraces the unknown without fear. 08:06❗ Don’t be scared to say yes: it helped Bridgette transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. 10:29💜 People don't want to answer questions and help, but Bridgette bootstrapped her way into the ecosystem for venture capital and now is a huge investor who teaches other women, people of color, and LGBT founders to invest. 17:26📈 Bridgette now has three companies and two angel groups: one of the companies provides funding to women entrepreneurs so they grow their businesses. 24:10💵 it’s never too late to invest: we need innovation to make the world a better place, and improve women’s health, with important products and services.30:10👉 Stay hungry and try to understand the world around you, join professional organizations and groups, build relationships with people, and keep saving. 34:25🍫 You can create a vision board from old magazines that will help you stay focused on your goals for the year: if you care, test the products before you invest. 39:32🧡 Bridgette will do live product demonstrations for diverse female founders with their products. 44:03✅ Everyone has a personal touch, so we’re not competing with one another: if you think about competition, you’re competing with yourself. 46:04Links: Connect with Bridgette: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bridgette-l-smith-%F0%9F%A6%8B-verified-page-5b902b92_from-tv-personality-to-tech-executive-to-activity-7141112956926300160-OzlI Connect with Adrienne: https://www.sheleadsmedia.com Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: Resources/Data Mentioned: https://www.sheleadspodcasts.comShopify: https://bridgettelsmith.myshopify.com