We recently had the chance to connect with Bridgette Lewis and have shared our conversation below.
Bridgette , it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is a normal day like for you right now?
These days, I start my mornings early because I truly believe the early bird catches the worm. Before I answer an email, respond to a text, or even glance at social media, I take time to center myself. It’s so important to check in with your thoughts before you get swept up in the noise of the world.
I begin with prayer to ground myself spiritually, followed by positive affirmations to quiet that inner critic and set the tone for the day. Speaking life over myself is powerful — it builds confidence, clarity, and calm.
Next, I drink about 8 ounces of lemon water and stick to a 16:8 intermittent fasting routine that’s been a game-changer for my health and energy. Then it’s straight to the treadmill for 30 to 45 minutes to get my body moving and my mind sharp.
Once I’ve done all that, my mind is clear, my energy is high, and I’m off to the races — ready to conquer the day with intention and purpose.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Meet Bridgette Lewis: The Powerhouse Behind CoffeeTalk Media and the Voice Guiding Women to Rise Again
Bridgette Lewis is a woman of extraordinary vision, resilience, and heart. She’s not just a name As the Founder and Creative Director of CoffeeTalk Media Los Angeles, and a transformational speaker, author, and certified Bounce Back Coach, Bridgette is a dynamic force operating at the powerful intersection of music, media, and personal empowerment.
My journey began with a deep love for music and an anchor that kept her grounded during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. When my late mother, Sara, suffered a life-threatening aneurysm I stepped away from my corporate career to become her full-time live caregiver. It was during those quiet, soul-searching moments that CoffeeTalk Media was born in 2008. What started as podcast in my bedroom to stay connected to the outside world eighteen later my company has evolved and grown into a boutique music marketing agency an internationally recognized platform that now champions independent musicians, jazz legends, composers, and soul-stirring vocalists across the globe.
Through CoffeeTalk Jazz, I have given indie artists a world stage, providing high-impact services like festival submissions, radio promotions, curated interviews, branding strategy, and media coverage. I have created a space where icons, emerging talent, and hidden gems get the shine they deserve — and where music fans discover new favorites every day. In 2013, I expanded the CoffeeTalk brand by launching CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine, a vibrant publication spotlighting artist interviews, industry trends, and exclusive behind-the-scenes features. The magazine delivers bold storytelling, marketing insight, and real-time visibility for musicians navigating today’s fiercely competitive music landscape. I have earned the trust of artists looking to break through the noise and elevate their global presence through film, radio, festivals, sync licensing and cross-industry collaborations.
My influence doesn’t stop at the microphone. Drawing from over 25 years of corporate experience, my years as a caregiver, and my hard-fought bounce-back journey losing 55 pounds and reclaiming my life. I now empower women who are navigating life’s hardest transitions. Whether it’s burnout, divorce, job loss, or reinvention in the second act of life, I help women reclaim their power, rebuild with purpose, and rise stronger than ever. My coaching, speaking engagements, are all part of a larger mission — to help women turn their setbacks into purpose-driven comebacks.
My message is rooted in faith, authenticity, and unstoppable energy, and I bring all of that and more into every podcast episode, coaching session, and keynote speech. I coach women from all walks of life, helping them rediscover their voice, their vision, and the strength that was within them all along.
Whether I am elevating artists through CoffeeTalk Media or uplifting women as The Bounce Back Coach, I am living proof that you can live a multi-passionate life, walk in your purpose, and create meaningful impact across industries.
I’m just building a brand I am building a legacy.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
That’s such a powerful question — and for me, it’s twofold answer. The first and most foundational influence was my mother. She was a remarkable woman — a special education teacher with unstoppable grit and grace. I watched her go hard in the paint every single day. She was unrelenting in her purpose, constantly pushing past her own limitations to show up for others. That resilience… that fight… it shaped the fire in me. It gave me the drive and the tenacity to rise and keep going, even when life threw its hardest punches.
But it wasn’t just her – it was also the loving relationship I witnessed between my grandparents in the Texas countryside. They were entrepreneurs in their own right, quietly building a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. In their world, I was free to be bold, silly, loud, curious — fully myself without apology. There were no parameters, no limits. Just love, freedom, and possibility.
Together, those relationships gave me both roots and wings. They helped me to see myself as a woman of resilience, joy, and purpose – 0 and those lessons continue to guide how I show up in the world today.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized that my story wasn’t just mine — it was a bridge to someone else’s healing. I began to recognize myself in the eyes and voices of other women — women who were carrying the same burdens, silently fighting the same battles I had already overcome. And I understood then: if I stayed quiet, if I kept my scars hidden, that might be one more woman left to believe she was alone.
Sharing my story became sacred — a mission, not just a moment. With every testimony, I saw how my pain could become someone else’s permission to heal. I knew that if I could rise, I could help another woman rise too. That if I could speak truthfully about my struggle, she could find the courage to speak hers.
I believe that pain, when surrendered and shared, becomes power — holy, healing power. It restores, it revives, it reawakens purpose. My mission is simple but deeply rooted: to encourage, uplift, and empower women to see themselves the way God sees them — worthy, whole, and wonderfully made.
So now, I use my story as a torchlight. Not to dwell in the past, but to light the path forward — for every woman who’s been broken, burdened, or burned out. Because your pain isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of your power.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Without hesitation, they’d tell you: my faith in God. My trust in God is unwavering. I’m a woman who stands on the promises found in the Word of God — from Genesis to Revelation. My closest friends know this is the anchor that grounds me when the world feels unsteady. They’ve seen me face some of life’s toughest storms, and yet, I’ve never stopped believing in the truth, power, and principles found in Scripture.
What’s written in the Bible over 2,000 years ago — I see it unfolding in today’s headlines: mass shootings, wars and rumors of war, earthquakes in unusual places, food insecurity, and a loss of respect for life. We are watching prophecy come to life in real time, and that reminds me that the Word is alive, accurate, and always on time.
In a world full of chaos — road rage, senseless violence, snatch-and-grabs, and a culture that’s often lost its moral compass — I choose to cling to the unchanging truth of God’s Word. It’s what keeps me centered. It’s what holds me together when everything else feels like it’s falling apart. My faith isn’t just a part of me — it is me. And that’s what my friends would say matters most.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Have you ever gotten what you wanted, and found it did not satisfy you?
Absolutely. For me, it was a shiny, Champagne E320 Mercedes-Benz — my dream car. Growing up, a Mercedes meant success. It meant you had arrived. Back then, if you saw someone driving one, you assumed they were a doctor, a CEO, someone who had made it. So, in 2005, when I was earning good money, I traded in my little silver Volkswagen Beetle — a car I truly loved — for the luxury status symbol I had long admired.
That excitement? It faded fast.
The payments alone were $850 a month. Suddenly, what felt like a dream quickly turned into a burden. That car didn’t give me peace — it gave me stress. And looking back, I wish I had invested that money into a 401k or something that would grow in value, instead of something that depreciated the moment I drove it off the lot.
Around the same time, I also bought my first condo. I did it for tax reasons — I was in a certain income bracket and thought I was making a smart financial move. But I didn’t understand what it truly meant to own property. I thought I was stepping into homeownership, but I quickly learned it was just a glorified apartment with HOA fees, a first and second mortgage, and responsibilities I wasn’t ready for.
Then the recession hit. I lost my job. I couldn’t keep up with the mortgage. The bank foreclosed on the condo I had poured everything into. A property I bought for $300,000 was later sold for just $80,000. It felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me.
And the Mercedes? I let that go too — and replaced it with a Honda that made way more sense for my budget and my peace of mind.
Looking back, I chased the image of success instead of defining success for myself. The truth is, stuff doesn’t satisfy. A car can’t bring you joy. A luxury address won’t make you whole. You have to be full within yourself before you get the car, the condo, the accolades. Because if you’re empty inside, no amount of material gain will ever fill the void.
I’ve learned that real wealth is peace. Real success is freedom. And real joy doesn’t come from what you own — it comes from who you are.
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Joel Capps, Mario F Panzarino Jr. & Damien Smith
