Her Story
About Mackenzie
Regina Bergman is a business strategist, executive coach, speaker, international bestselling author, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build profitable, purpose-driven organizations. As the CEO and founder of Bridgeport Strategy, established in 2015, she partners with entrepreneurial companies to strengthen leadership, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable growth. She is also the co-founder of CEO Holy Grail, where she helps established organizations overcome growth constraints by developing stronger leadership, streamlined systems, and effective communication strategies that enable long-term success.
With nearly three decades of experience in business leadership, Regina has built a reputation for guiding organizations through transformational change while helping leaders maximize profitability and organizational performance. Through executive coaching, strategic planning, and business consulting, she empowers CEOs and business owners to create companies that thrive independently, allowing them to reclaim their time while increasing revenue and impact. As the host of the Pursuing Profit with Principles podcast and a sought-after speaker, Regina shares practical strategies and leadership insights that inspire entrepreneurs to build businesses rooted in both excellence and integrity. She attributes her success to a genuine passion for helping leaders create positive ripple effects that extend beyond the workplace to benefit employees, families, customers, and entire communities.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Regina is deeply committed to serving others through philanthropy and community leadership. She is the founding visionary behind Project Safenest, a nationwide charitable initiative dedicated to providing custom sleeping bags and comfort companions to children living in homeless shelters, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for during difficult times. Whether mentoring business leaders, serving on nonprofit and for-profit boards, or leading charitable efforts, Regina remains driven by a mission to create meaningful, lasting impact through compassionate leadership, purposeful action, and service to others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Mackenzie
01What do you attribute your success to?
Starting as a part-time employee and progressing to store director.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The importance of being a great manager and mentoring others.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Working hard and be honest.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
As a store director the work is very demanding, so finding that work life balance.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, integrity, and genuine leadership.
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