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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 power, this is a space for women (ok, men, too heehee) who are done hiding and ready to lead.
Because when we share their stories, we create momentum for ourselves and for others.
Whether you're building a brand, launching a platform, or rebuilding your sense of self, you’ll walk away from each episode feeling seen, supported, and strategically aligned with your next-level vision.
Finally Seen
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 librarian
- Why literature is more than just stories, it’s a lifeline
- How one compliment can shift a student’s self-worth
- The quiet crisis facing libraries under recent legislation (House Bills 12/13)
- Her journey into writing and illustrating children’s books that celebrate resilience
Whether you're a parent, educator, or creative, this episode reminds us of the quiet power we all have to help others feel seen, heard, and valued. Tune in now!
This episode is sponsored by:
Bobelo (Use code ChrissyBernal15% at checkout to get 15% off!)
Bio:
Lisa Munro Hales is a recently retired librarian and educator with 28 years of dedicated service. Known for her joyful optimism and nurturing spirit, Lisa has spent her career uplifting the self-esteem of students through literature and personal connection.
With a background in English Language Arts, Lisa's transition to becoming a librarian was inspired by her love for books and teaching. Lisa champions adaptability in education, embracing change with an outlook she describes as “seeing life through rainbows and ponies.” She believes in making every student feel seen, a mission born from her own childhood experiences, and practices this through thoughtful interactions that focus on positivity.
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