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Jami Bolduc of Central Minnesota on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jami Bolduc . Check out our conversation below.

Hi Jami , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
For most of my life, I was scared to live for me—to put my dreams at the center without guilt, without feeling like I had to play small. I’ve always poured myself into others, but deep down I was afraid of what it would mean to chase something that was just mine.

Now, I feel called to fully step into that space. To give myself permission to live for my own vision, to chase my wildest ideas, and to not apologize for dreaming big. It’s not selfish—it’s finally honoring the purpose I was created for.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Jami Bolduc, the CEO and inventor of Vikini, the first women’s razor with a triangular head. What I do is create products that empower women to feel confident, starting with something as everyday as shaving.

Vikini is unique because it wasn’t born in a corporate lab — it came from a dream, a patent, and a determination to make something women actually needed. My story has been anything but easy. I’ve faced loss, setbacks, and plenty of people who doubted my abilities. But instead of letting that stop me, I used it as fuel to prove that vision and resilience can turn even the boldest idea into reality.

Today, I’m working on expanding Vikini into major retail stores and building a brand that’s more than just a razor — it’s about resilience, empowerment, and never letting doubt define you.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed the words spoken over me — that I wasn’t special, that I’d never be enough, that I’d never accomplish anything. When you hear that kind of negativity often enough, it starts to sink in and shape how you see yourself. For years, I carried that weight and let it silence the bigger dreams inside me.

But I don’t believe that anymore. Today, I know those words were lies. I am capable. I am resilient. I am worthy of building something extraordinary. Creating Vikini — the first women’s razor of its kind — became more than just inventing a product. It became my way of rewriting the story, proving not just to others but to myself that I am more than what I was told I’d be. The doubt that once tried to define me is now the fuel that keeps me moving forward.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self, “You are enough, even when it feels like you’re not. The words spoken to you were never the truth about who you are. You are worthy of love, kindness, and a future filled with possibility. One day, you’ll see that the pain you carry now will turn into strength you didn’t know you had.

You’ll dream of something big, and you’ll have the courage to bring it to life. You’ll create something that proves not only to the world, but to yourself, that you were always meant for more. The love you’ve longed for will be found within yourself, and it will carry you through. You are special, and one day you’ll finally believe it too.”

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that I value my faith above all — it’s what keeps me grounded and gives me strength when life feels overwhelming. But they’d also tell you that I care deeply about people. I love hard, I’m loyal to the ones I trust, and I believe in protecting and standing up for those I love.

They’d say I’m the kind of person who pays attention, who notices the little things, and who shows up even when it’s hard. They know that my heart is equal parts resilience and compassion — I fight for my dreams, but I also care about lifting others up along the way. At the end of the day, they’d say what really matters to me is living with purpose, faith, and love.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand that pain and beauty often live side by side. Losing people I love taught me that joy and grief can exist in the same breath, and that life isn’t about waiting for pain to pass, but about learning how to keep living with it. Most people try to avoid brokenness, but I’ve learned that it can actually shape you into someone stronger, softer, and more purposeful.

I understand that time is a gift, and that the words we speak over others can last a lifetime — for better or for worse. I know now that resilience isn’t about pretending you’re unshaken, it’s about finding faith in the middle of the storm and still choosing to move forward. What I hold deeply is that life isn’t measured by achievements alone, but by the love we give, the people we hold close, and the courage to chase dreams even with scars on our heart.

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