Bridgett Massengill, the President and CEO of Thrive Regional Partnership, shares her inspiring journey through community development in East Tennessee. She discusses her rise from intern to Executive Director and the challenges she faced as a young woman in leadership. Bridgett reveals how a simple calendar quote redirected her life and emphasizes that change should be a choice. Her reflections on personal values over rigid career plans spotlight the importance of authenticity and resilience in achieving fulfillment.