Finally Seen
Finally Seen™ is a curiosity-fueled podcast for ambitious women who are ready to move to the next level, personally, professionally, and spiritually, but feel unseen, out of sync, or stuck playing small.Hosted by Chrissy Bernal, Visibility Strategist and Brand Architect, this podcast blends bold conversations with real-life reinvention to help you show up fully and be recognized for who you truly are, not just what you do.Here, we believe women are never just one thing. We honor the complexity of your story, and we celebrate your desire to grow. From business and branding to motherhood, mindset, and personal po...
Embracing Identity and Purpose in the Franchise Space with Liberty Bernal
In this week’s episode of the Finally Seen podcast, our guest is Liberty Bernal, a franchise expert and a passionate advocate for women’s wellness. From becoming the youngest female franchisor in the U.S. to launching a collective that empowers pre-teen girls, Liberty’s story is one of bold vision, purpose-driven pivots, and strategic growth.
In this episode, we explore:
Why franchising can be a smarter path than starting from scratchWhat it’s like to lead in male-dominated industriesHow personal identity plays into business successThe mindset tools young girls need to thriveIf you...
Rainbows, Ponies & the Power of Being Seen: A Librarian’s Legacy with Lisa Hales
In this pilot episode of the Finally Seen podcast, our host, Chrissy Bernal, sits down with recently retired librarian and lifelong educator Lisa Hales. Known for her “rainbows and ponies” outlook, Lisa opens up about how this bright perspective helped her create safe, inspiring spaces for students to be seen, sometimes for the first time.
In this episode, we explore:
Her transition from ELA teacher to school librarianWhy literature is more than just stories, it’s a lifelineHow one compliment can shift a student’s self-worthThe quiet crisis facing libraries under recent legislation (House Bills 12...
