We recently connected with Britni Bolieiro and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Britni, so excited to talk about all sorts of important topics with you today. The first one we want to jump into is about being the only one in the room – for some that’s being the only person of color or the only non-native English speaker or the only non-MBA, etc Can you talk to us about how you have managed to be successful even when you were the only one in the room that looked like you?
Whew, this one is powerful. ‘Being the only one in the room’—that hit me.
First, I want to start by saying: you get to decide what success means to you. You get to rewrite that story. Because we’re all taught, especially growing up in America, what success is “supposed” to look like—go to college, get the job, buy the house, get married, have kids. But real talk? That’s their story. Not necessarily yours.
So, the first part of being effective in these spaces—especially when you’re the only one in the room who can offer only what you can bring to the room—is getting clear on what success actually means to you. What feels true to your soul. Not what people say it should be, not what social media shows, not what your family expects. What feels aligned with you. Get curious, there are no limits or right way.
Now, when I walk into rooms today—as a woman, as who I am—I walk in knowing exactly who I am. I know what I bring. I know my sauce. I know my power. And I say that with so much love and humility, not from ego, but from truth. Because I’ve reconnected to myself. I found that by going within.
So, when I step into a room, I don’t need to compare, I don’t need to compete. I can’t, actually. Because there’s only one me just as the same for every other person in that room. And there’s so much power when you truly understand that. And once you really understand this, you stop trying to shrink or perform or be who you think they want. You just be YOU. And when you just be—raw, real, genuine human—you become magnetic.
See, most people adapt. They shrink. They fight to hold onto old stories, just to fit in, just to belong. And I get it. We’re wired to want to belong. But when you own your bigness, when you own your power, when you show up from a place that’s in integrity with who you are and how you want to live—that’s the magic.
Even in a room full of people, you will still be the only one, the only you—because you’re in your power. Just like everyone else has that opportunity too. We’re all connected. When I rise, others rise. When I do the work, it ripples.
So, if you want to be effective, if you want to be successful, even when you’re the only one in the room:
Start with authenticity.
Define success for yourself.
Move from your heart.
And be—fully, boldly, and big.
Because when you’re fully yourself, that’s the most powerful thing you can be. It’s a service to the world.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Hi, I’m Britni – Keynote Speaker, Inner Power Coach and your biggest hype woman. I help women reclaim their power and Own Their Bigness—which to me, means living in full authenticity, in integrity, being deeply connected to your truth and magic within, and trusting yourself to co-create a life that feels aligned, expansive, and supportive to you. But I didn’t always know that power was within me. I’m someone who once hated herself. I lost both of my parents by the age of 18. I was drowning in my own pain hitting rock bottom after rock bottom over and over again, numbed myself with alcohol and drugs, and at one point, I truly didn’t want to live anymore. I attempted to take my life. I had no roadmap, no tools to regulate, no sense of worth—just heartbreak, anger and abandonment. But through sobriety, deep inner work, and a willingness to face myself, I found the light. I found me. And now, I stand in my power—not because life’s been easy, but because I chose to rise. I chose to rewrite my story. What once felt like my disqualification—my trauma, my past, my pain—is actually what qualifies me. It’s the medicine I now offer the world. And that’s what I do when I speak: I don’t just give talks—I create experiences. I move women. I help them remember who they are. My talks are emotionally open, physically activating, and spiritually grounding. I bring my full self to every stage, and I invite others to do the same. When I speak to a room of women, I speak life into them. I remind them that they are the solution. That their desires matter. That trusting the unseen, trusting their heart, even when nothing in the outside world is confirming it—that is the real work. That is how we change our story. I believe in authenticity over attachment.
I believe your “too much” is your magic.
I believe you get to be the author, director, and star of your life.
And I believe that when a woman remembers who she is—the whole room shifts. That’s my mission, and the heartbeat of my brand: Owning Your Bigness. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about embracing the awkward, the messy, the uncomfortable. It’s about knowing that all parts of you are welcome, and that who you are is already enough. Alongside speaking, I also work intimately with clients through high-level coaching and transformational sessions. One of my newest offerings is called The Return—and it’s not just a session, it’s a full-body remembrance. We drop deep into breathwork, movement, journaling, coaching, and spiritual connection to help you return to your power. This is for the woman on the edge of her next chapter, who is ready to stop outsourcing her worth and start living from her center. It’s clarity. It’s confidence. It’s an activation. And it’s available now. So if you’re looking for a speaker who will inspire, bring the good energy and light your audience on fire—someone who lives what she teaches—I’m your girl. This isn’t about hype for the sake of hype. It’s about truth. It’s about depth. It’s about creating impact that lingers far beyond the room. We rise higher together—and that will always be my jam.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, the three most impactful qualities in my journey have been resilience, imagination, and authenticity.
Resilience is number one. For a long time, I used to think the goal was happiness—I wished for myself, for others, for my children to just “be happy.” But over the years, especially after being a stepmom for five years, I realized what I actually want most for people is to be resilient. Because life is going to life. Hard things are going to happen. And I want people to know that no matter what happens, they can bounce back. They can rise. They can be the source of their own joy and keep going. Resilience gives you the power to be the happiness you’re looking for—and to create more of it. My stepson was a huge part of my journey, and even though I’m no longer able to see him after my sseparation, he played a powerful role in shaping my heart and deepening my capacity to love and lead. And I’m so grateful for our time together. That chapter taught me so much about showing up fully and still letting go with grace.
The second one is imagination. Creativity has been a life-saver. I’ve had people tell me, “I could never imagine things the way you do,” and I always remind them—we all can. Imagination is a skill, and it’s a form of power. It’s how we see possibility when the path isn’t clear. It’s how we access joy and solutions and miracles. Adults forget to play, but play is where magic lives. Instead of always “what if it goes wrong?”—what if it all goes better than you imagined? What if the delay is divine? What if the next phone call or email changes everything? That mindset shift opens portals.
And the third is authenticity. It’s my brand, my foundation, my number one value. It’s how I live my life and my business. To me, success isn’t people liking me while I secretly don’t like myself. I want to love me. I want everything I call into my life—relationships, opportunities, abundance—to come from that grounded, aligned place. When we live from authenticity, we become magnetic. And we give others permission to do the same.
My advice for anyone early in their journey? Go within.
Cut the noise. Put down the phone. Stop looking for the answers outside of yourself and create a space where you can actually hear your own heart, and not just the desires but also the shadow parts of yourself – those parts need love too. Sit with yourself. Journal. Ask the real questions. It may feel uncomfortable at first—we’re trained to perform and produce and pour from an empty cup. But you are the answer. You are the key. You are the one you’ve been waiting for.
No matter what you believe—God, Universe, Source—just know you weren’t placed here by accident. Your life has meaning. You have power. And it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present and trusting that everything is either giving you an opportunity to become the version of yourself who can receive and maintain it or something better.
How you respond to life is everything.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
Honestly—my environment. The people I’ve chosen to surround myself with. That has been everything. It’s not about who’s the smartest or who has the most knowledge—it’s about who you know, taking your shots by just getting started and where you place yourself. In those early seasons of healing and growth, you’re like a baby deer—your legs are wobbly. You’re learning to walk again, and you need environments that don’t take you out but lift you up. You need people who see you, who nurture your bigness, who support your vision, and love you enough not to let you play small. As I stepped into my late 20s and started to desire more out of life, I became intentional about the rooms I entered and the people I met inside them. That changed everything. One of the most impactful people in my life has been my godfather. We originally met when he was my middle school health teacher, and years later he became a guiding light—an earth angel, really—who helped me get sober. His entire family was the first to show me what unconditional love truly feels like. They are my chosen family now: my godparents, my god sisters, my niece and nephews, aunts and uncles, etc. They mean everything to me. I’ve also been incredibly blessed with soul friendships—some lifelong, some newer, but each one sacred. These women have held space for me, challenged me, celebrated me, and walked with me through deep healing—especially around mother wounds and abandonment. Some friends I reconnected with after being lost in the dark for a while, and now we’re here, thriving and connected. That’s magic. I’m also a huge believer in intentional networking—not just collecting contacts but connecting deeply. I don’t want to be surrounded by a bunch of people just like me. I love meeting others who are on their own unique path, who stretch me, challenge me, and inspire me in different ways. That’s how we grow. That’s how we rise higher—together. Success, to me, isn’t just about titles or money. It’s about living in authenticity. It’s about integrity, joy, unconditional love, having a tribe that makes you feel safe and celebrated, dancing, being in nature, and making an impact from your soul. And the people I choose to surround myself with mirror that back to me every day. I feel incredibly fortunate. Another major support has been hiring coaches—whether one-on-one, in group programs, or within aligned communities. I love being in the room with expanders—people who are doing what I want to do, not in a way that makes me compare, but in a way that makes me believe. When you see someone doing the thing and you can celebrate them, it opens something in you. You realize, “If she can do it, so can I—in my own way. ”So my advice? Be intentional with your environment. Find your people. Get in the rooms that stretch and support you. Because those are the places where you remember who you are.
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