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Vanessa Grimaldi: Leading With Vulnerability

Vanessa Grimaldi seated in a pink suit for her Pretty & Smart profile.

Vanessa Grimaldi was introduced to the world through The Bachelor, but the life she has built since tells a much deeper story.

In this intimate profile, Vanessa opens up about public visibility, motherhood, miscarriage, mental health, and the decision to build a life rooted in family, purpose, and emotional honesty. From leaving Los Angeles to returning home to Montreal, from rebuilding her confidence to using her platform with intention, Vanessa’s story is one of vulnerability, resilience, and heart-led leadership.

Her journey reminds us that success does not have to follow one path. Sometimes, the bravest thing a woman can do is choose the life that feels true to her.

Read the full story in our Spring 2026 print issue, available here.

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