Meet Bridget

"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 yourself first. In this conversation, Leland walks through the dual life of running two businesses at once — Azione, the PR and marketing agency she co-founded that works with brands like Sol de Janeiro, Hoka, Caraway, and Sweetgreen, and LDMA Activewear, the active women's brand she built from the inside out, literally: starting with underwear and bras before working outward. She talks about what it's like to be a creative person who became a CEO, the chaos and the humility that comes with it, and why she still believes quality of output matters more than hours clocked. She also goes back. To boarding school at 13 after her parents separated, to arriving in a place where relationships were already formed and feeling very alone, to snowboarding down a mountain in Connecticut because of a boy she had a crush on, and to the career that built from a blown-out knee and a few brand sponsorships she didn't want to lose. And she ends with the word she had to dig for: discernment. The quality her mom recognized when she was a baby. The thing that looked like aloofness in high school. The instinct that has guided every business decision, every partnership, every person she's allowed into her orbit. She always had it. She just finally has the word. 🎙️ Meet Bridget | Season 6, Episode 156

"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, LMFT sits down with Asha and Keshiia this Mental Health Awareness Month to share the story behind the therapist — the undiagnosed ADHD, the pivotal moment her mom asked "are you happy?", the trauma at 19 that tested everything, and the slow, beautiful journey back to herself. This is one of the most honest conversations we've had about what therapy actually is, what it costs to do it well, and why the teens who need it most are often the least likely to ask for it. What we cover: → The reality of being a teen therapist — emotional limits, self-care, and community → Growing up high-achieving and undiagnosed with ADHD in a pressure-filled environment → How one question from her mom — "are you happy?" — sent her to therapy and changed her life → Her trauma at 19, the social fallout, and why the fastest way out was through → How COVID, her mom's breast cancer diagnosis, and graduate school collided — and what she found → The mother-daughter retreat work she's building and why it's deeply personal → What therapy actually looks like — and why it's a tool, not a last resort → Opening her own practice designed to feel like a living room, not a clinical office Resources mentioned: → CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists): camft.org → Christina on Instagram: @christinakingtherapy → Mental health support: NAMI.org | Crisis line: call or text 988 Connect with Meet Bridget: → Instagram: @meetbridget → Asha: @theashagabriel | Keshiia: @keshrose → Website: meetbridget.com → Partnerships: info@meetbridget.com Mental Health Awareness Month — May 2026. This episode is part of a three-part series with Christina King on teen mental health. Stay tuned for the next two episodes dropping this month.

"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 contract she'd learned to write the day before. She survived a market collapse, moved to LA with nothing lined up, and built one of the most recognized real estate teams in the country. Heather Altman of the Altman Brothers Team and Million Dollar Listing LA joins Asha for one of the most candid career conversations of the season. This episode covers what it actually takes to build something real in a commission-based, client-first industry — and the teenager who was quietly carrying all of it before she even knew it. What we cover: → Starting real estate at 17 in Las Vegas during the pre-crash boom → Surviving the market collapse and working three jobs to stay afloat → Moving to LA to start over and learning under a top Beverly Hills agent → What the Altman Brothers Team looks for when hiring agents → How 17 years on national television shaped her brand and her resilience → The shy, Gothic-phase middle schooler she once was — and the Laguna Beach summer that unlocked something new → Why she didn't learn to advocate for herself until her early 30s → The quality her childhood friends say has never changed about her Resources mentioned: → The Altman Brothers Team: altmanbrothers.com → Million Dollar Listing LA (Bravo) → Heather on Instagram: @heatheraltman Connect with Meet Bridget: → Instagram: @meetbridget → Asha: @theashagabriel → Keshiia: @keshrose → Website: meetbridget.com → Email for partnerships: podcast@meetbridget.com Heather's Protein Waffles 🍌🧇 Ingredients 1 heaping cup rolled oats 1 cup cottage cheese 1 large egg 1 ripe banana 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder or baking soda 1 tablespoon agave (adjust to taste) Additional rolled oats, as needed (to thicken batter) Chocolate chips, for sprinkling Instructions Add the rolled oats, cottage cheese, egg, banana, vanilla, baking powder (or baking soda), and agave to a blender. Blend until smooth. If the batter is too runny, blend in a little more rolled oats until it reaches a thick but pourable consistency. Preheat your waffle iron. Pour the batter over the iron, sprinkle chocolate chips and then mix into batter so they are covered completely. Close the waffle iron and cook for about 3½ minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Carefully remove and serve warm. Optional Toppings Fresh berries Extra banana slices Maple syrup or honey Nut butter

"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 or a luxury spa — it started in a garage, with a makeup compressor and a friend who had skin cancer, and a simple conviction: I'm going to help her feel beautiful without hurting her. That instinct — to nurture before she had credentials, before she had a plan — is the thread that runs through everything Joanna has built. From a hotel dining room in her teens to a commodities trading floor to her own practice in Newport Beach, she didn't follow a straight line. She followed the feeling of her hands doing something that mattered. In this conversation, Joanna talks about the art of intentional touch, what it really takes to prepare a space (and yourself) for someone else's energy, why she screens job candidates by asking if they cook for their families, and what she's building next with her "quiet beauty" concept — a hotel spa feel, right in your neighborhood. She also goes back to the girl she was: bullied, shy, and told she was "too emotional" — qualities she now recognizes as the foundation of everything she's good at. This one is quiet, warm, and goes deep fast. 🎙️ Meet Bridget | Season 6, Episode 153

"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 studios across Southern California, and one of the most honest voices we've had on the show about what midlife reinvention actually costs. In this episode, Asha and Keshiia sit down with Cassie to talk about the three pieces of paper she pulled out during a week at the Hoffman Institute, the left turns her parents told her never to make, and why she still gets on the lobby floor to run through her routine alone before every class she teaches. WHAT WE COVER → Why confidence is the thing left behind when you stop worrying what other people will say → The 29-year marriage Cassie left at 52, and the one word she refused to accept anymore → Self-funding as stubbornness: the honest cost of growing slow on purpose → The Halloween accident at 18 that broke her back and ended her only shot at college → What a room full of women moving together actually does to a person's nervous system CONNECT WITH CASSIE Instagram: @cassietfr The Full Routine: @thefullroutine · www.thefullroutine.com CONNECT WITH MEET BRIDGET @meetbridget · meetbridget.com

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 traditions: Bridget etymologies. Breaking down the words that sit at the center of everything they do — bridge, confidence, and inspiration — not as buzzwords, but as living ideas that shape why this show exists and who it's built for. In this episode: → Why Asha woke up one morning with the name "Bridget" in her head → The Irish saint who turns bath water into beer (yes, really) → What the Latin roots of "confidence" actually mean and why real confidence is a muscle, not a costume → "Inspiration" reframed, not as pressure, but as breath given to something → What they each got wrong as teenagers, and what they know now → The practices — horseback riding, poetry, and more... that bring them back to themselves This is Meet Bridget, Season 6. The stories they don't tell anywhere else. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Follow us: @meetbridget @theashagabriel | @keshrose Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Season 6 02:30 Why we started with etymology 06:00 The word "bridge" — and the Irish saint 12:00 What "confidence" really means in Latin 19:00 Confidence is a muscle, not a costume 26:00 Reframing "inspiration" as breath 33:00 What we got wrong as teenagers 41:00 The practices that ground us 48:00 What Season 6 is really about

Season 5 Finale

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 experiences as a mother, athlete, and advocate for health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of movement in releasing stored emotions and building confidence. They explore the impact of childhood trauma, the significance of sobriety, and the role of boundaries in parenting. The conversation highlights the value of trying new things and creating connections to empower others, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

Ep 148: Meet The Tracy Piper, Contemporary Fine Artist

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. She discusses her career path, including the challenges and pivots she faced, such as transitioning from a communications major to pursuing medicine through a post-baccalaureate program. Dr. Murphy-Rose emphasizes the importance of optimism, networking, and following one's instincts. She also highlights her skincare line, Skincare Junkie, and the balance she maintains between her clinical practice and entrepreneurial ventures. The conversation touches on her personal life, including her upbringing, family dynamics, and the influence of mentors and experiences in shaping her career. https://www.schweigerderm.com/providers/blair-murphy-rose-md/ https://skincarejunkie.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoolil6ltWgI0dw6Vn7rXfKuQZ6aEpXuMq9YCjFg12CIfgpn1dfm https://www.nordstrom.com/brands/skincare-junkie--27909/beauty/skincare?srsltid=AfmBOopuAOHQ5UJpym5vgg3DQ1QbMvgY0pCIURzhJ30EZwEzwiPiy2w_