Bridgette

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What’s the best part of life after 40?

The best part of life after 40 is knowing what drains you and what fuels you. You stop chasing every opportunity and start choosing the ones that align with your values, joy, and peace. I've earned my voice on stage and in the business meeting and mentoring the next generation. I speak with lived experience—and it shows! My art has become richer. I've lived through heartbreak, triumph, and reinvention—and it all pours into my storytelling, my music, and my leadership.

What makes you feel fabulous?

What makes me feel fabulous is creating art that moves people; by singing an aria that impacts someone's heart or producing a recital that blends opera with pop culture, I feel most alive when my art connects deeply and unexpectedly. Being a classical singer means I am not just performing— I'm producing, leading, and innovating. I thrive when I push myself out of my comfort zone to advocate for things that are important for me and my community.

What would you do with $40,000?

If I won $40,000.00, I would amplify my artistry, arts advocacy, entrepreneurial skills, and social impact in powerful ways. Specifically, I would fund scholarships or stipends for students in the arts, music therapy, or programs that promote healing through classical music. Host workshops on creative entrepreneurship and mental health in the arts and create a mobile arts lab.