In 2018, Bridget took off her High Court gown and put on a necklace. Thus, Bead and Proceed was born. Bead and Proceed is a social enterprise, which inspires thousands to harness the power of creativity to action the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bridget’s passion for sustainability and using creativity as a tool for innovation has made her a recognised SDGs expert across Aotearoa and beyond. As an elected community board member, she advocates for active citizenship and her impact has global reach being a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and member of Global Women and the Asia New Zealand Leadership Network. Bridget’s mahi towards the SDGs has been recognised by the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, the JCI Osaka Outstanding Young Persons Programme, UN 30 for 2030 and she was awarded as a Local Hero Medallist by the New Zealander of the Year Awards in 2023. Bridget believes we all have the power to BEAD the change we want to see in the world and within each of us, we can tap into our unique creative potential, make positive sustainable impact and become the leaders we need today for a better tomorrow.