Bernadette Slowey
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This is a very special episode. Bernadette is a consultant, film director and producer… and Lucinda’s big sister! After more than 20 years in the financial services, Bernadette -- a self-proclaimed “driven perfectionist” -- turned a career crisis into a new life as a filmmaker. She tells us about growing up with Lucinda, Stevie Wonder and her documentary, Berni’s Journey.
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