I'm going to be honest with you...
There was a time when I felt utterly stuck—like I was wasting my time, my talent, and everything I had worked toward.
It was as if I was trapped between a rock and a hard place, feeling discouraged and useless. I knew how to act when external forces pushed me, but this time was different. I couldn’t find the motivation to pull myself out of the slump.
The despair and confusion were overwhelming, and I felt guilty for not living up to my potential. I was desperately trying to source hope, but it felt so far away.
My greatest fear, though, wasn’t just failure. It was exposure—being truly seen for who I am and what I’m called to do.
I believed that stepping into my true power, sharing my message with the world, would put me in danger. In that visibility, I felt a real, almost primal fear of what that exposure could bring. I know it may sound irrational, but those who have felt this vulnerability will understand. It’s more than fear of judgment; it’s fear of what happens when you step fully into your greatness.
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But staying small didn’t protect me from anything—it only cost me. I lost time. I lost confidence. I lost the passion I once had for the things I deeply cared about. Most painfully, I lost the connection to myself and all the incredible gifts I knew were inside me but couldn’t access. It was like I had shut off the light that guided me, and with it, I lost the will to keep moving forward.
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The first step toward rediscovering myself was journaling. Writing helped me slow my racing thoughts and sort through the emotions that kept me stuck. It was rehabilitative, giving me the space to reflect, become more aware of my inner dialogue, process emotions, and gain clarity. I devoured books and enlisted coaches to support me in accessing my true self and processing my very human feelings of pain and disappointment. I turned to art—painting, watching films, and witnessing creators bring their visions to life. I craved that connection to greatness, both in myself and others.
Most importantly, I created a space for support.
I allowed people who saw my potential more clearly than I could to speak life into me.
They didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear; instead, they became witnesses to my hidden greatness, giving me the courage to venture deeper into myself. With this support and the use of my own transformative coaching skills, the breakthroughs began.
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I saw how much of my inner child’s dreams had been repressed, yet they still rang true. I rediscovered my love for acting, a passion I had tucked away for far too long. I realized how my self-imposed solitude had become unhealthy isolation, rooted in a misguided need for protection.
I chose to revive my life, to live! And, with all the strength I had, I owned the truth that what drained me the most was living a life dictated by someone else’s vision for me.
Allowing my true self to emerge wasn’t just freeing—it was life-saving.
Oh, and did I mention I've already starred as a lead role in a play?! This is what release opened up for me!
and now...
I guide other women through that same journey, helping them break free from inaction and hiding so they, too, can step into their limitless potential.
Your no-nonsense,
matcha-loving,
Harvard-educated coach, speaker, and host.
With a degree in prevention science from Harvard, I’ve spent my career designing interventions to address the mindsets and behaviors that lead to negative outcomes—whether they stem from psychological factors, family dynamics, or cultural influences.
As a certified coach and accredited Enneagram practitioner, I combine human motivation theories, performance psychology, and motivational interviewing to create transformational spaces focused on compassion, understanding, and action.
But let’s cut the fancy talk. My real focus is on helping individuals like you unlock your true self, break free from limiting beliefs, and step into a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Beyond coaching, I’ve led Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging programs, creating impactful initiatives and facilitating training for diverse groups across industries, from education and tech to human performance.
Speaking Engagements & Events
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Ready to connect with a speaker, facilitator, and podcast guest who’s all about shaking things up and elevating you to new heights?
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My approach digs deep—way beyond the surface. I'm here to challenge, educate, and break down the barriers holding you back. Together, we’ll not only transform ourselves, but the world around us.
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From leading vision boarding workshops, hosting intimate sessions for you and your circle, to inspiring youth—my mission is to unlock your potential, unleash your hidden superpowers, and foster deeper, compassionate connections.
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Signature Speaking Topics:
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Rewriting the Narrative of Your Life​
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Breaking Free From Fear-based Choices
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Releasing Limiting Beliefs
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Emotional Intelligence as Your Superpower
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Uncovering the Nu Version of Yourself
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Limitlessness Through Spiritual Alignment
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Building Compassionate and Inclusive Spaces to Drive Collective Growth
I’m in no way the same person I was before I worked with Nu...
“...and I’m so grateful that I’m a few dozen steps closer to who I envision being. I’ve adopted her questioning in my self-reflection, sought more creative ways to pour into myself via different hobbies, and left relationships that no longer serve my whole being. I’ve also learned how to reframe my thinking and define success under the terms that I want, instead of what society (including well-intentioned family/friends) wants.”
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-Bakardi B.