# From Near Death to Purpose with Bernenda Marc

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Podcast: [Made It Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-it-out-6665090)
Published: 2026-03-24T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Mal sits down with Bernenda Marc, founder of Preparedness Collective, where she helps people escape chaos before it happens. She shares her experience as a first-generation Haitian American navigating her coming out story, along with her path through the military and eight years as a police officer, becoming the first Haitian female in her department. She also opens up about a life-altering accident that left her in the ICU while her close friend passed away, as well as the profound grief of losing both of her parents to cancer, and how these experiences have shaped her perspective on life and purpose. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! •Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/made Follow our guest @theprepardnesscoach, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Check out Bernenda's YouTube. She has a new episode dropping today specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community called Preparedness with Pride. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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