Blueprint Breakers

What is Your Superpower?

Join us in this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Gayle Petrillo, who has not only conquered personal adversity but has dedicated her career to empowering women in their professional journeys. From navigating career pivots to mastering effective resumes and interview techniques, Gayle shares invaluable insights gained from her own experiences and extensive expertise. Discover how to harness your inner strength, overcome fears, and uncover your unique superpower to confidently pursue and secure your dream job. Tune in for practical strategies and heartfelt stories that will inspire and equip you on your own path to success.

About Gayle Petrillo

Gayle, a seasoned healthcare leader with over 35 years of experience, is also a dedicated career and confidence coach, consultant, author, and speaker based in Tucson. Her journey from Albany, New York, to Tucson spans 24 years alongside her husband Al, who has been her steadfast supporter for 43 years. Gayle's expertise includes managing large hospital departments, directing human resources, and overseeing physician operations and mergers within the healthcare sector. In 2017, she founded First Impressions, a firm specializing in image consulting and career coaching, emphasizing the importance of first impressions in both virtual and personal interactions. Beyond coaching, Gayle is deeply involved in her community, supporting organizations like the Arizona Burn Foundation and Junior Achievement. Her first book, "The Accident," released in 2021, shares her personal journey as a burn survivor, aiming to inspire others facing physical and emotional challenges to embrace resilience and self-confidence.

Contact Gayle: https://www.firstimpressions1.com/

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this compelling episode, I sit down with the inspiring Lynnea Hagen, whose story is a testament to resilience and transformation. From navigating through personal tragedies and failed marriages to finding strength and redefining her purpose, Lynnea shares her journey of turning life's darkest moments into powerful catalysts for growth. Her vivid recounting of feeling "stuck" and her unique perspective on using life's challenges as "fertilizer" for personal development will resonate deeply with anyone feeling trapped. 

Lynnea’s anecdotes, including her empowering decision to step away from draining friendships and confrontational situations, provide a blueprint for reclaiming one's life and energy. 

Whether you're contemplating a career change or feeling unfulfilled in your current role, Lynnea's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to pursue your passions. Her actionable tips on setting goals, joining supportive communities, and crafting a "wide awake dream" are sure to inspire and motivate you to take the first step toward your own transformation. 

About Lynnea Hagen, MS, President of The Abundance Company

With a mission to inspire souls, Lynnea empowers leaders to exchange "stuckness" for passion and purpose. With over 30 years of coaching, international speaking, and writing, her holistic approach delivers inspiration and tangible results. She's a mom of twin entrepreneur sons plus a community and arts volunteer. Join her journey towards passion, inspiration and purpose.

Contact Lynnea: https://www.theabundancecompany.com/

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Calling all women who crave connection, adventure, and a fulfilling life! This episode of Blueprint Breakers is for you. Join Amy and her guest Claudia Rodgers, founder of Travel by Claudia, and a renowned facilitator of women's friendships and empowering connections.

In this inspiring conversation, Amy and Claudia delve into the importance of female bonds throughout life. They explore:

Claudia's story is a beacon of inspiration, especially for those considering retirement. She shares her wisdom on crafting a life rich with connection and experience.

Get ready to be inspired by Claudia's story and actionable tips! Tune in and start building the life you crave.

About Claudia R. Rodgers, Esquire

Born and raised in Washington DC, Claudia grew up with a passion for learning new things and meeting new people. In her free time, she has always sought to create groups and functions to bring people together for a common purpose. Claudia has a special love for supporting women by creating events that gather strangers together, who later leave as good friends. Her professional career took her in a different direction, however. She is currently Senior Counsel at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. Throughout her more than 32-year legal career supporting small business, she has been responsible for regulatory review of numerous federal agencies to assess their impact on the development and growth of America’s small businesses.  In her free time, Claudia also fed her strong desire for bringing people together by creating exciting group trips around the world with new and old friends. A year ago, with retirement plans on the horizon, Claudia followed her passion and started a travel agency. She is now a luxury travel advisor focusing on bringing people together for enlightening solo, family & group travel, as well as hosting meaningful women’s empowerment weekends.

Claudia now lives full time in Dewey Beach, Delaware. She and her husband, Richard, have one daughter, Alexandra, that sells residential real estate in Washington, DC.

Contact Claudia: https://www.travelbyclaudia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travel.by.claudia?igsh=Znd3MzhhcXpobHpl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Travel-by-Claudia/100092724572714/

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you struggle to find inner peace when you're feeling financially insecure?

In this episode of the Blueprint Breakers podcast, host Amy Palmer explores the challenges of finding financial security and inner peace. She shares her own story about how she was able to focus on her healing without being anxious about not having a steady paycheck.

Amy believes that financial security is essential for inner peace, but that it's also possible to find peace even when your finances are shaky.

This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to learn more about finding financial security and inner peace. Walk away with some practical tips and advice that can help you on your journey.

So if you're ready to break free from the blueprint and create a life that you love, tune in to the Blueprint Breakers podcast today!

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As Women’s History Month winds down, I share this broadcast of a virtual session I presented in honor of the recent International Women’s Day. Celebrate the unique journeys of women who shatter societal norms and forge their own paths. This International Women's Day, let's move beyond expectations and embrace the power of inclusion. By celebrating the diversity of women's experiences and perspectives, we can create a world where all women feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential. So, let's break free from the blueprints and inspire each other to build a more inclusive future for all.

I also offer a very special gift for a limited time, a complimentary copy of my eBook, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy, which you can access via BlueprintBreakers.com.

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feeling lost, alone, or like you just don't belong?  Join us as we chat with Inez Sobczak, author of "Unlocking Me." Inez, a Cuban American adopted by a Caucasian family, faced the challenges of foster care and addiction.  But her story is one of incredible resilience.  We delve into overcoming adversity, embracing your true self, and unlocking the amazing potential within you.  This conversation is a beacon of light for anyone feeling unworthy.  Ready to be empowered?  Dive in!

About Inez Sobczak

Inez, founder and master trainer at Fit-Nez, has over 15 years of experience as an innovator in health and fitness. What began as a passion for sports and aerobics in her youth culminated in her founding of Fit-Nez, located in Arlington, Virginia.

Inez was first certified as a group fitness instructor while still in high school. In college, she created and developed a wellness program for her college including nutrition education and fitness classes. Upon graduation, she embarked on a career in sales, where during lunch hours and weekends she continued her commitment to helping those around her achieve their fitness goals.

After a few years in sales, she turned her passion into a full-time mission by opening Fit-Nez. Inez holds over a dozen health, fitness and nutritional certifications. She is a national figure competitor, recently turning pro and is competing in her first pro show in April. A marathon runner and widely recognized expert in nutrition and corporate wellness, Inez maintains a complete commitment to living the fitness lifestyle she imparts to her clients.

Connect with Inez: Fit-nez.com

Get her book, Unlocking Me at your local bookseller or at Fit-Nez.com!

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are all connected. I have had three distinct experiences over the past few weeks that have kept this theme top of mind for me.  What would happen if we focused more on our common humanity?

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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**TW: this episode mentions sensitive topics such as violence, domestic violence and sexual abuse.** If you need help or support, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673

This episode will expand your mind in ways you may not have thought about lately, or ever.  It is with great privilege that I introduce you to the magnificent Chevara Orrin.  Chevara shares a message of interconnectedness that we all need to hear.  We talk about her childhood struggles with poverty, domestic violence and navigating her mixed-race heritage. We discuss her current passions such as research-driven and culturally curious travel, and the work she does to bring diversity, equity and inclusion to corporations.

I encourage you to connect with Chevara, follow her journey, and hear her stories.  She does an amazing job of connecting the dots for us all, and reminding us of our humanity.  

About Chevara Orrin

Chevara Orrin is an award-winning diversity, equity & inclusion strategist, social entrepreneur, published author, filmmaker, and social justice activist. Chevara is a frequent conference presenter, keynote speaker and facilitator in the corporate, higher education and nonprofit sectors working with clients such as Facebook, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Disney, Walgreens, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Amazon, Discovery Channel Microsoft, American Bar Association, Georgetown University and Coca-Cola. 

Chevara is deeply inspired by the legacy of her parents. She is the daughter of a white, Jewish mother who served as the lead coordinator for the100,000 person March on the Pentagon in opposition to the Vietnam War in 1967 and a Black father who was a “fiery top lieutenant” of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a driving force behind many critical civil rights campaigns of the 1960s, including the 1963 Birmingham Children’s Crusade and 1965 Selma to Montgomery march which led to passage of the Voting Rights Act. Her father was portrayed by Grammy and Academy award-winning artist Common in the critically acclaimed film, Selma. 

Chevara has been recognized by the White House and the Human Rights Campaign as a leader, advocate and ally for the LGBTQ community and featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tikkun Magazine and The Feminist Wire. 

Chevara is currently one of three plaintiffs in litigation challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Stop WOKE Act (Florida’s HB 7). The bill purports to “fight back against woke indoctrination” by, among other things, barring employers from engaging in speech that “advances” certain “concepts” regarding race, sex, or national origin. 

Connect with Chevara Orrin on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Amy A. Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

Amy's Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @amypalmer.today

Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Community.BlueprintBreakers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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...but I feel better when I do talk about.

Are you currently experiencing feelings of grief that you are keeping to yourself?

Yeah, me too.

In today's episode, I am sharing some of my experiences with various types of grief and my continuing journey to work through it. My intent is to open up some dialogue about some types of grief that we normally do not discuss.

About Amy A. Palmer

We call them Blueprint Breakers, Karin Lynn Bellantoni calls them Rebel Leaders. It doesn’t matter which term you use, Karin is the epitome of both.

I am re-releasing this episode of Blueprint Breakers - to honor and say goodbye to an amazing and powerful woman. A woman who took life by the horns- lived it fully & deeply impacted everyone who knew her.

Karin was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer back in 2019, and you would never know it by this interview I was honored to have with her last summer. She left us on December 25th and her friends & family laid her to rest on Jan 2nd.

I will likely speak more in a future episode about her legacy and the personal impact Karin had on me, but for the moment- take in her story. It is jam packed with lessons and even if you listened to it when it first came out, it is worth a second listen.

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What does a full and dynamic life look like when you don't follow a traditional path? This episode takes an in-depth look at my friend and colleague, Karin Bellantoni's, path thus far. During this very personal and transparent conversation, we discuss marriage, divorce, motherhood, career pivots, rebel leadership, and more. Karin is a powerful example of how to face extreme challenges head on- whether that be surviving more than one armed bank robbery or a stage four cancer diagnosis. Karin has loved fully, traveled the world, and built an impressive business and life. We talk about what it means to be a nurturing guide, mentoring and influencing the generations coming up and the intricacies of this generation as we progressed from the early days of career women to the opportunities in front of us today. You will find Karin's story captivating, intriguing and thought provoking, especially as it relates to our theme here at Blueprint Breakers: There is more than one way to do life.

About⁠ ⁠Karin Bellantoni⁠⁠

Karin Bellantoni is a Growth Strategist and Executive Coach. Karin works with CEO’s to develop their leadership teams and rising stars. Karin powers business leaders and their teams by liberating them from personal and professional fear-based programming, advancing their strengths rapidly. Karin calls this “The 180”- a personal and professional turnaround.

A catalyst for change and an experienced entrepreneur, Karin combines her expertise in high-growth business with a tough love approach to develop a strong foundation for a company's infrastructure. Her clients often call her to optimize operations, sales, and egos during explosive growth and uncertainty. Karin is the host of Crazy Busy available on podcast channels everywhere.

About Amy A. Palmer