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Our Mission
Our mission is to use coaching, conversation, and motivation to empower individuals and organizations to overcome bullying, build confidence, and thrive through acceptance and encouragement.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community where acceptance is practiced, not presumed; where diversity is celebrated as a source of strength; and where exclusion, cruelty, and silence are replaced by empathy, dialogue, and shared growth.
Our Values
At Bridging Success, we live our values through action, presence, and care. We believe:
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Acceptance is active. It means showing up for one another with openness, respect, and a willingness to understand, not just in words, but in how we treat each other every day.
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Dignity and compassion are non-negotiable. Every person deserves to be met with kindness, no matter their story, struggle, or identity.
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Diversity is a strength. We acknowledge that our differences are not barriers. They are the threads that weave us into a more vibrant, resilient community.
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Bullying and exclusion have no place here. We choose connection over cruelty and belonging over isolation.
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Listening is sacred. We hold space for grief, for truth, and for the quiet moments that ask for comfort more than answers.
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Healing is a shared journey. We walk beside one another through setbacks and breakthroughs, honoring the pace and path of each person’s process.
Dr. Bryan Gross | Founder & Creative Director
Dr. Bryan Gross is a motivational speaker and Professor of Psychology based in the Greater Seattle area. With a career spanning higher education, public service, and nonprofit leadership, Bryan is dedicated to helping others reach their goals and improve their lives.
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He earned a master’s degree in Psychology and Sociology as well as a PhD in Psychology and has been teaching psychology courses both in-person and online since 2005. Currently an adjunct professor, Bryan continues to inspire students through his teaching and mentorship.
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Before moving to Washington, Bryan held leadership positions with Job Corps of America and the California Mentor Network. He also served for 14 years in Kentucky state government, where he focused on programs supporting at-risk youth and juvenile offenders.
Bryan’s upbringing instilled in him the values of care, respect, and service, principles that have guided his life’s work. Recognizing the growing epidemic of bullying, he became a passionate advocate, speaking to audiences of all ages about prevention, resilience, and empowerment. Whether leading children on a playful “safari” to talk about the choices they make each day, guiding adolescents on how to cope with bullying, or educating adults about issues like senior bullying, Bryan’s presentations leave audiences informed, inspired, and empowered to take action.