BERTHA'S STORY

I'm Bertha Burruezo—high school dropout turned employment lawyer, General Counsel turned CEO who transformed a failing startup, and a proud daughter of Central American immigrants who taught me that our roots don't limit us, they power us.

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My journey hasn't followed the traditional path. After earning my G.E.D., I worked my way through community college, transferred to a four-year university to complete my Bachelor's degree, then earned my Master's degree. I spent two fulfilling years teaching eighth-grade students in Deltona, Florida—one of my career highlights—before pursuing my lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer and graduating at the top of my class from Stetson University College of Law in 2002.

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As the only Spanish-speaking employment attorney in my market, I built a thriving practice serving the Hispanic business community before stepping into the CEO role of a struggling startup. There, I learned firsthand what it takes to transform organizational culture and lead through crisis—turning a company hemorrhaging six figures monthly into one generating six-figures each month.

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But here's what truly changed everything: my deep work with ancestral healing modalities rooted in my Mayan/Lenca indigenous heritage, combined with my commitment to doing my own inner healing work, gave me the tools to help others navigate transformation in ways that honor both their professional ambitions and their authentic selves. This practice of extreme vulnerability—in my own healing and in my speaking—creates the kind of raw connection that few are willing to share, but one that audiences crave.

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Success isn't just about hitting metrics. It's about staying connected to who you are, honoring the wisdom of those who came before you, and leading from the heart even in the most demanding environments. I help high-achieving professionals and organizations bridge the gap between peak performance and authentic well-being, sharing practical strategies rooted in both boardroom experience and ancient wisdom.

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Today, while maintaining my successful law practice, I focus on what truly drives me: engaging in philanthropic work, helping people achieve their entrepreneurship goals, developing "Roots"—a wellness platform connecting people to their cultural heritage—and sharing my story with audiences ready to redefine leadership and success in our rapidly changing world.

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My story proves that your unconventional path isn't a detour—it's your superpower.