She had a secret she never told most people who knew her. Now she is.

Gayle Petrillo has 35 years in healthcare leadership roles and 4 years running her own business First Impressions, an image consulting and career coaching. Gayle never shared her secret until recently. We will explore how her life was shaped by this trauma, what helped her get through it, and what she is doing now to help others.

02:30 - the impact of the accident

04:42 - life as a business owner now

10:22 - feeling alone and coming out of hiding

10:53 - resources and support

22:44 - how Gayle helps women now

25:38 - Accidents Happen

Guest Links:

website: http://www.firstimpressions1.com/ (www.firstimpressions1.com)

Show Resources:

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors (national organization in mid-west - Phoenix as in Phoenix rising) https://www.phoenix-society.org/ (https://www.phoenix-society.org)

American Burn Association https://ameriburn.org/ (https://ameriburn.org)

Children’s Burn Foundation https://www.childburn.org/ (https://www.childburn.org)

Federation of Burn Foundations https://www.fbfonline.net/ (https://www.fbfonline.net)

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website: http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage

https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom

https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)