Girl, Fix Your Crown(tm): From Pain to Purpose with Brigitte O'Michaels

In this episode of Align To Your Design(tm), Baeth Davis interviews Brigitte O'Michaels, author, leadership consultant, and rare Human Design Reflector, about her journey from a traumatic marriage, the disappearance of her daughter, and profound grief to healing, forgiveness, and purpose. Brigitte shares how meditation, coaching, and writing "Girl, Fix Your Crown" helped her personally transform, launch Open Gates International (now a 501(c)(3)), run a soup kitchen, and create retreats to empower women and leaders worldwide. The conversation covers practical strategies for healing, leadership rooted in service, human design insights, and Brigitte’s plans to bridge gaps in communities through food, mentorship, and faith-driven action. Brigitte's Human Design Notes: 3/5 Profile, Reflector in the Right Angle Cross of Rulership. (Brigitte has Gate 45--the King/Queen Gate in Human Design--so Brigitte's crown comes naturally!) ABOUT Brigitte O'Michaels Brigitte O'Michaels, an accomplished author, public speaker and Leadership Consultant. She is certified by the esteemed John Maxwell Leadership Team and Dr. Robert Cialdini. With over two decades of expertise in professional training, development, and business consulting, Brigitte provides a unique perspective that encompasses ethnicity, culture, and experience.  Brigitte is the CEO and Founder of Brigitte O'Michaels Consulting LLC, a leading (WOSB) DBE, WBE, MBE, federal and state certified woman-owned company specializing in leadership development and professional services, headquartered in Washington State. Brigitte's international background spans banking, government, and non-government agencies across three continents. Brigitte holds certifications as a Life Mastery Consultant from the Brave Thinking Institute, a DISC Personality Consultant, and a Mental Health First Aider, USA, from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Brigitte empowers organizations and small businesses with innovative solutions to nurture fearless leaders, fostering productivity, performance, and profitability. Leading with influence and impact, Brigitte creates a life of significance. Passionate about empowering women and communities she channels her dedication through her non-profit organization as the president and founder of "Open Gates International." Discover more at https://brigittemichaels.com/ RETREATS: www.gurlfixyourcrown.com/retreats  https://www.instagram.com/coachbrigittemichaels https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitteomichaels https://www.facebook.com/brigitteomichaels