Don't Shrink To Fit: Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

Don't Shrink To Fit: Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

Author: Marcylle Combs February 11, 2026 Duration: 38:58

Claudia Noriega-Bernstein shares her transformative journey from a challenging upbringing in South America to becoming a successful producer and emotional intelligence coach. She discusses her experiences with arranged marriage, overcoming cancer, & the importance of emotional intelligence in personal growth. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their true selves & take responsibility for their choices. Her insights on parenting and leadership provide valuable lessons for empowering the next generation.

Claudia is a passionate Inner-Abundance Coach, empowering overwhelmed moms and women to move from survival mode to a life of clarity, confidence, and deep purpose. As a 3 time cancer survivor, immigrant, mother of three daughters and 2 stepdaughters, Claudia brings a lived experience of resilience, reinvention, & transformation. Her mission is to help women reconnect with their worth & reclaim the vibrant life they deserve.

Claudia is an artist, writer, philanthropist, inner-abundance coach for moms, mentor, mother, and wife. During her career as a journalist, she has worked for magazines and television in South America and the US, touching subjects from parenting, forgiveness, and growth to political issues. She started her career on television at 17 years old as an actor, appearing in one the most popular Telenovelas (Soap-opera) called Carmin, airing in over 37 counties as well as mini-series and important advertising campaigns like Levi's in South America.After moving to the US, she worked producing and managing a show on the Strip in Las Vegas and writing to different publications but when she became a single mother of three, she had to put her passion for writing on hold. In 2008, while she participated in an Emotional Intelligence training at Choice Center University, she discovered life coaching, and it became one of her passions. "Helping others achieve self-confidence, good relationships, their life purpose and becoming authentic leaders, brings so much joy to my life; especially when I help them stand in their own power and have clarity about who they are and where they want to be, so they can ultimately become the best version of themselves." She has dedicated the last seventeen years of her life to empowering people, especially children, and women. As an Inner-abundance coach, she has helped people from different backgrounds to discover and implement the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing.

Get In Touch With Claudia:

CompanyWebsite:  https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein/




Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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