Blueprint Breakers
By Amy A. Palmer
Blueprint BreakersFeb 23, 2023
Money & Inner Peace
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
Rewriting the Rules of Belonging
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
Unlocking You
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
Interconnectedness
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
Who Are You From?
**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
I'd Rather Not Talk About It
...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
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Honoring a Rebel Leader
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.
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
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
How to Get Hyped About 2024
If you are determined to go into this New Year differently than you have in the past, this episode is for you! In this abbreviated Blueprint Breakers episode, I share a very basic concept about how to get yourself into the right mindset as we move forward into 2024!
Watch, listen to, and do something that excites you!
Here are the numerous resources I talked about in this episode:
1. Mel Robbins
How to make 2024 Your Best Year, Six Questions to Ask podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6du4uLBuPk2SN4LVzNKY8T?si=9e72ebfdfd774a59
Guide: melrobbins.com/bestyear
2. Previous episodes of Blueprint Breakers:
Five Ways to Raise Your Energy https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PedayUpZpYOJO8bDzoD0F?si=NOWJXGDBT7e8T4VEM1iJ0g
Status Quo or Status Grow
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Xt8uh8R31B83tggSKiY8m?si=07NX3Q_7Q-yY_wIlj16UTQ
Rewrite Your Blueprint
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zrik5BhQSrD94TvGrHSMG?si=p0ChLxNvSHqFLIRL2NTWOg
3. Corinne Crabtree and the No BS Weightloss Program
30 day trial with half day workshop & 12 week plan (my referral link)
https://checkout.nobswomen.com?orid=369410&opid=5
4. Growth Day with Brendon Burchard
New Year's Day extravaganza:
https://app.growthday.com/group/growthday-la-with-brendon-january?isSocial=1&source=growthgroups
Join the Growth Day Coaching Program (my referral link)
https://www.growthday.com/?via=amy53
5. My upcoming From Stuck to Stellar: Support Circle
Join me as we harness the power of our collective feminine energy and bring our vision and goals to life!
https://amy-a-palmer.ck.page/products/stuck-to-stellar-support-circle?promo=REWRITE123
Drop me an email at amy@amyapalmer.com, and let me know any area where you are looking for help, I will will respond with a resource or two!
Have a Happy New Year!
~Amy
Caregiver Resources
Are you a caregiver or do you think about what it may be like to someday be a caregiver? This information-packed episode is for you. This week’s guest, Dr. Logan DuBose, is certainly a Blueprint Breaker, but not in the way we usually discuss. He is our first male guest, and he is not over 40, but his mission is critically important and I decided you needed to meet him and hear all about it.
We discuss the state of the current eldercare system, and it is easy to get discouraged when you hear about how far we have to go to be able to provide good care for our elderly loved ones. However, Dr. DuBose also provides a lot of guidance and resources that we can use as we navigate this season. We discuss finding good care, financial challenges, where to find support and more!
About Dr. Logan DuBose
Dr. Logan DuBose is a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at George Washington University Hospital and co-founder of Olera, Inc.. Logan combines expertise in clinical medicine and business administration to revolutionize senior care services. His passion for improving lives drives Olera.care's mission of comprehensive and compassionate care solutions.
Website: Olera.care
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-dubose/
Olera.care hotline: 1-800-22-OLERA
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
Birthday Celebration: My Story
I am taking a break from hosting and interviewing this week! As part of my birthday celebration, I considered doing a “turn the tables” episode where I get put in the hot seat and get interviewed by a friend/colleague. Then I remembered I was interviewed by a colleague recently and really enjoyed the conversation!
My fellow nomadic podcaster, Lori Saitz, interviewed me for her podcast “Fine is a 4-letter word” for an episode called "Breaking the Blueprint”. We discuss starting over, taking sabbaticals, my personal history leading up to the events of recent years and more. Lori is a fabulous interviewer & she summarizes our conversation with some spot on takeaways. As I take a rest from hosting this week- enjoy this conversation between Lori & I.
About Lori Saitz
Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what’s going on.
High achievers come to her because they have a strong drive to be productive, but at the end of the day never feel accomplished enough. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides those entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused and shows them how to live a sabbatical life. Then they then start seeing sales increase, relationships strengthen, and overall health improve.
You can often find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.
Website: https://zenrabbit.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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
Friendsgiving
Do you wish you had a bigger or different social circle? Are you less active because you don’t have friends to join you in activities and adventures? Let’s explore this topic in today’s episode. We will cover the Why, Where, How & When of adult friendships.
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
Restore-Joy.com
You Are Not Alone
Are you over 40, single, and childless not by choice? You are not alone! Naomi, Carrie, and Audrey, the founders of Sonder Sisterhood, are on a mission to make sure you do not feel alone and isolated. They are building a community to connect, heal, and have fun in the process!
If you have had trouble “finding your people”, this episode is for you! Listen in on this conversation I recently had with Carrie and Naomi. We share details around what Sonder Sisterhood is offering and how it may benefit and enhance your life.
Be sure to check them out:
Website & Event Info: SonderSisterhood.com
Instagram: @ SonderSisterhood
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sondersisterhood/videos
About Carrie Brauninger
Carrie has a masters of social worker and is a transition life coach who empowers childless not by choice women who are experiencing grief, fear, and uncertainty, design a life that is meaningful, purposeful, and fun. She is also co-founder of Sonder Sisterhood, an online community for the single, childless person. She is based out of Colorado.
Carrie’s previous Blueprint Breakers episode
About Naomi Geidel
Naomi is navigating the extended singleness season with as much peace and creativity as she can muster. She has a deep desire to live her life to the fullest even when life is full of unmet expectations. She's an educator and coach who supports and encourages people to take action on their creative desires and live into who they were created to be. She's currently living and working in South Korea.
Naomi’s previous Blueprint Breakers episode
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Access my free 40-minute training workshop:
Episode 50! Rewrite Your Blueprint
Celebrating one year of podcasting! As a special gift to you, I am sharing a recent live session that I held with an amazing group of women. During this live, interactive session, we intentionally walk through the six steps to rewrite, redesign and recreate our own customized blueprint for a happy and fulfilled life.
Would you like to see the video of this session? Access here: https://amy-a-palmer.ck.page/rewriteyourblueprint
Would you like additional support and guidance in recreating your own lifestyle blueprint? Join our Rewrite Your Blueprint Mastermind! (Blueprint Breaker listeners receive $100 off tuition!)
Register here: https://amy-a-palmer.ck.page/products/make-it-happen-support-circle?promo=REWRITE123
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Join the Rewrite Your Blueprint Mastermind:
https://amy-a-palmer.ck.page/products/make-it-happen-support-circle?promo=REWRITE123
The Healing Power of Breath
In this week’s episode, we explore a powerful tool for transformation and overcoming limiting beliefs: breathwork. Through this practice, today’s guest, Suzanne Lederer learned to embody her truths, release repressed emotions, and find a sense of peace within. Join us as we explore the profound impact of breathwork on her journey to healing and how it has allowed Suzanne to invite love, grace, and presence into every aspect of her life.
1️⃣ Embrace Your Emotions: Rather than suppressing or numbing our emotions, breathwork allows us to fully feel and process them. By embodying our emotions and recognizing unmet needs, we can develop a healthier relationship with ourselves and others.
2️⃣ Calming the Nervous System: Chronic stress and trauma can wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to physical and mental health issues. Through regulation tools, such as breathwork, we can calm our overactive nervous system and invite love and grace into all parts of ourselves.
3️⃣ Rewiring the Brain: Breathwork has the power to rewire our brains and release past traumas. By connecting with the sensations in our bodies and utilizing specific breathwork techniques, we can release deeply held patterns and beliefs, opening the door to healing and transformation.
About Suzanne Lederer
Suzanne is a Hypnotic, Breathwork Facilitator, and Trauma Informed Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Suzanne has an undeniable passion for educating others on the nervous system and regulation tools. Her story is just proof of the power of this work. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2010, she became obsessed with healing, changing her diet and many biohacks, but she steadily kept disassociating from her body and emotions. Suzanne realized she could no longer escape her pain and anxiety, it was time to go within and face the sadness, trauma, dysregulated nervous system, and ultimately, embodying her truths, not just in her head but her heart. Stepping into her true self. Suzanne is here to show you that healing is possible. You can truly feel her supportive intentions in creating an environment of safety in order to allow your healing to happen.
Suzanne’s website: https://www.suzannelederer.com/
Code to receive 10% off a private, virtual, breathwork session: FRIENDS20
If you are in San Diego, you can try one of Suzanne’s in-person group sessions for free: just send her an email at suzanne@suzannelederer.com and let her know you are a Blueprint Breaker listener!
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
Create a Legacy
Join me for this week’s episode with Merle Saferstein. This thought-provoking episode dives into the power of journaling, legacy work, and the lessons we can learn from survivors.
A few of the fascinating themes we explore in this conversation:
*The power of journaling and the profound impact it can have on our understanding of ourselves and our history.
*The incredible resilience of Holocaust survivors and their commitment to passing on their legacies of remembrance.
*Merle’s inspiring journey as a hospice volunteer as she provides compassionate care to individuals facing the end of life.
*The importance of living and leaving a legacy, embracing intentionality, reflecting on your life's purpose, and creating a meaningful impact.
About Merle Saferstein
Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author,and a pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. Shehas been journaling for 48 years and has amassed a collection of 380 journals, the majority of which are the basis for her legacy journal Living and Leaving My Legacy Vols. 1 & 2. After twenty-six years as a Holocaust educator where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®. Through classes,workshops, and lectures, she has guided thousands of people in sacred legacy work, writing for wellness, and journaling. Her short story collection, Room 732, pays homage to the historic Hollywood Beach Hotel. Merle lives in Miami, Florida with her husband of fifty-six years and has two children and two grandchildren
Check out Merle’s books: Living and Leaving a Legacy: Volume 1 and Volume 2
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
Rewrite Your Blueprint! {Join me LIVE!}
Are you determined to end 2023 on a high? Would like to evolve, expand or level up any aspect of your life? Whether it's a health journey, career aspirations, a travel bucket list, or just a desire to find more happiness and joy- this week's podcast episode is a special invitation for you!
Join me LIVE, ONLINE, on Thursday, October 12th to learn how to Rewrite Your Blueprint- reserve your spot here.
This episode shares a bit more about my "why" behind the Rewrite Your Blueprint workshop, and answers some of the questions I've received from listeners.
I look forward to seeing you!!! Register here >>>>> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdOCtqjsqHtdr_-WO9vg1nQ-J_5f7YR46#/registration
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
The Power of "And"
Do you have an aspect of your life that hasn’t turned out as you had hoped? Do you struggle getting past that or experience grief and loss over what “might have been”? Today’s episode dives into the topic of navigating grief and loss while simultaneously experiencing joy, fulfillment and purpose. What does it take to reframe your situation and pave the way for an amazing future? Find out in this captivating conversation with Dr. Gail Miller.
**Register for my upcoming Free Workshop: Rewrite Your Blueprint, Learn How to Pivot any Aspect of Your Life at any time! Register Here or check out my bio on instagram for more details
About Gail Miller
Gail Miller is a life coach, Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, and TEDx speaker - dedicated to empowering women. Following her own realization that motherhood wasn't in her story, Gail embarked on a personal journey of healing and self-discovery, ultimately reimagining her future. She founded Path Onward Life Coaching and now passionately shares her wisdom to support other women on a similar path. Her mission includes helping women rediscover their identities and navigate the challenges tied to their unfulfilled motherhood dreams.
Check out Gail's TedX talk, The Power of "And"!
Connect with Gail: https://theotherpathcoaching.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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Register now for the upcoming free workshop Rewrite Your Blueprint !
Fall in Love with Your Hometown!
What better way to soak up the joy in the everyday than to fall in love with your hometown?
On today's episode, I share how I approach each new hometown with a renewed sense of curiosity and exploration.
I also extend a special invitation to the upcoming free training Rewrite Your Blueprint- reserve your spot here.
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
Bouncing Back
What do you do when you find yourself in a funk or a fog? As we grow and evolve, our progress is not always a consistent incline. There are bumps in the road, highs and lows, ebbs and flows. After more than a year of pretty consistent personal growth and evolvement, I recently experienced a hurdle of disappointment and sadness that was in danger of becoming pessimism and possibly depression.
In today's episode, I share how it felt and what I did to shuffle and swirve and pick myself up. If this resonates with you, drop me an email or a dm. I'd love to hear about your journey.
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!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
5 Ways to Raise Your Energy
Do you find your energy ebbing & flowing with more negative moments than positive? Are you working at listening to your inner voice and not sure what to do with that? Has your definition of success changed over time, yet you still compare yourself to society's definition? These are just a few of the questions JJ and I discuss in this week's conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed (and highly recommend), her latest book Seeking, where she shares the steps and transformation she made to level up her life, her purpose and her mission.
Receive free resources and more information about our guest speakers by joining us at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com. This week we feature JJ's free course "10 Lessons I Gained From My Mindfulness Practice"
About JJ DiGeronimo
JJ DiGeronimo is a three-time award-winning author, speaker, and former leading woman in the tech industry. She is passionate about helping women raise their frequencies and empower their future impact through tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices.
JJ's story is one of overcoming obstacles and finding her true purpose. After 25 years in the tech industry, she hit a wall from overproducing, over-delivering, and over-committing. She was questioning all aspects of her life and felt like she was her own worst enemy. She tried drinking more wine, sabotaging her marriage, and even considered driving away and never returning.
Eventually, JJ realized that she needed to make a change. She started by seeking professional help and began a journey of self-discovery. She learned how to set boundaries, say no, and take care of herself. She also began to explore her spiritual side and connect with her inner power.
JJ's transformation was profound. She went from feeling overwhelmed to feeling connected to a higher purpose, which led to a determination to share her findings with more women.
Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life's Work, JJ’s third book, share the strategies that helped her infuse more purpose and meaning into her work and life.
Find JJ at: www.jjdigeronimo.com
Get JJ's book, Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life's Work : https://www.amazon.com/author/jjdigeronimo
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/
About Amy A. Palmer As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life! Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com In line with today's topic, my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
How to Become a Bad*ss
{Special Announcement!}
Special Announcement: My very first eBook, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy, is now available for purchase!
Get your digital copy here ->> Restore-Joy.com
In this book, I share my own, sometimes deeply personal story and translate it into a customizable step-by-step process you can follow and apply to your life and circumstances.
This eBook is for you if you:
- Are feeling bored, complacent or dissatisfied with your life
- Are ready for a new direction, passion or mission
- Have not taken a break for yourself in a really long time (if ever)
- Have not spent any time focused on your own needs and desires in a really long time (if ever)
- Are struggling with a major transition in life and it is looking bleak to you at the moment.
As a result of working through this interactive guide, get the clarity and validation you need to design your own personal, customizable blueprint for taking a reset to your life.
BONUS: The first 5 people who purchase the book in the next 24 hours will receive a complimentary 1:1 Support & Strategy Session. We will deep dive into any area of your life where you want to see a significant change.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Staying Young as a Rebel Leader
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
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about her upcoming eBook release, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
Birth of an eBook
I am so excited to share a little behind-the-scenes info about my upcoming eBook, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy! If you feel stuck, need a new direction, need to restore joy to your life, this eBook has been created for you. While writing this eBook was not in my original plans, today I share why I wrote it and how it feels to prepare to share it with the world. Spoiler alert- I'm nervous as HELL!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about her upcoming eBook release, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
Normalize Aging!
Do you reject the term "anti-aging"? Are you "pro-aging"? If so, I recorded this episode for you!
In today’s episode, let’s Normalize Aging! This season deserves celebration & you know that’s what we are about here at Blueprint Breakers.
We’re going to hear all about Jacqueline Perez (known as Jack)- she founded a platform called Kuel Life which has grown extensively over the past 5 years and it’s all about providing us women in midlife and beyond with information and community. In this conversation we get to hear Jack’s personal journey, how perimenopause and menopause were ultimately life changing for her in the very best of ways.
About Jacqueline Perez (Jack)
Jack founded Kuel Life in 2017. Through her platform, Perez champions change, normalizing aging for women through curated content and women-driven brands.
The Kuel Life Community grows daily. With over 54 Kuel Life Industry Thought Leaders and 40 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportunity to Share, Learn, Shop, and Play with Our Second Act Sisters! Previously, she spent 20 years at Summit Strategy Partners, a San Francisco-based marketing and public relations firm, where she was a founding partner.
Jack brings extensive, deep, start-up experience; having worked with hundreds of small to midsize companies. She is excited to finally birth her own start-up. Having earned an MBA from the University of Chicago, Perez carries a hard-nosed business understanding to the entrepreneur world.
She is fluent in Spanish, and having worked with multiple international firms, has a clear grasp on cross-cultural influences. Jack’s passions include: spending time with her son, traveling to exotic, off-the-beaten-path places such as; Cuba, Jordan, Zambia, Bolivia, and Zanzibar. An endorphin junkie, Jack likes to throw heavy weights around, is an avid jump roper, and a third- degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Connect with Jack at KuelLife.com
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about her upcoming eBook release, Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy
An Independence Day Invitation
Today is a day to free ourselves from anything that is making us feel stuck or blah! In this special, very short episode, I invite you to think about what is getting in your way and declare today as the day to release it! I also make 3 special requests to anyone who is a Blueprint Breaker supporter & I give you a little teaser about our contest giveaway!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Get Ready for a Glo Up!
Get ready to Glo Up your Life, your Business, AND your Love! This episode will fill you with inspiration, ideas, energy and light! My conversation with my own mentor and coach, Glo Atanmo, covers decades of work. We talk about how she has taken herself from below the poverty line, to an international speaker, thought leader, and seven-figure business owner. Glo’s ever-curious, multi-passionate approach shows us there are an infinite number of ways to do life!
Glo’s latest adventure includes finding the love of her life and building a partnership and life after many years of being a solo digital creator. I share my initial skepticism and reaction to Glo’s happy news, and ultimately how we can all learn from her perspective.
If you are like me and have given up on finding a partner, this episode will have you reconsidering your position. It’s never too late for a new adventure!
About Glo Atanmo
Glo Atanmo is a successful travel writer, blogger, graphic designer and creative entrepreneur who has traveled to more than 90 countries across 7 continents. She is the founder of The Blog Abroad, a travel blog that has been featured in publications such as Ebony Magazine and The Huffington Post.
As a dynamic and inspiring speaker, Glo has appeared on stages with Tony Robbins, Brendan Burchard, and Jenna Kutcher, to name just a few. She has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Conde Nast, Essence, Buzzfeed, and more.
Glo is a role model for women who want to travel the world and build a successful career. She is proof that it is possible to have an amazing life that is full of adventure, growth, and impact. Her latest adventure includes working with her life partner to build the Life Leap, helping others to find location, time, and financial freedom. Glo is also very passionate about helping high-achieving women like herself find love.
Connect with Glo on Instagram: @glograpics
Join the waitlist for the Life Leap: https://www.thelifeleap.com/
Get Glo’s Dating Guide Here: https://learnwithglo.com/
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today Sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
How to Stay Single Forever (in 15 Easy Steps)
Reading this outline back, I realize that it is actually sound advice if you reverse the direction of each step and actually do the opposite! :-)
Drop me a line and let me know your thoughts!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Getting Healthy & Losing Weight the No BS Way!
I spent years struggling with my weight and my health. Each year, it became harder to manage. It's not like I didn't know "what to do"- I think we all do, on some level. But the struggle was affecting me in every aspect of my life, contributing to my low energy, depression etc. I found Corinne Crabtree in 2021, and have worked her program for the past year, and so far have released 41 pounds. I was thrilled when this nationally recognized leader in business and weight loss agreed to speak to me for the podcast. You will definitely catch me fangirling during this episode, but I have no shame! I wanted to introduce you to a woman who has made a tremendous impact on my life. Corinne shares her personal journey, along with what made her become a weight loss coach, how she built her business, and how she now helps other women do the same. This episode is marked as "explicit" as Corinne may drop an f-bomb here and there. By the end of this episode, you will see why I love her and the community she has built.
About Corinne Crabtree
Corinne Crabree, CEO of No BS Weightloss and No BS Business Women, is a Master Certified Weight and Life Coach with a mission to help every woman break generational curses in order to improve their personal health and wealth. Corinne lost 100lbs 15 years ago and ever since, she has dedicated her life to teaching women how to do the same. Corinne Crabtree is one of the leading voices in the weightloss and business industry.
She’s the host of the wildly successful podcast, Losing 100lbs with Corinne, which has been downloaded over 50 million times in 160 countries. Over 1 Million women have taken her free weightloss course and Corinne now serves over 14,000 paid members in the No BS Weightloss Program. After being a featured expert at The Life Coach School and having her business rank #1052 in the Inc. the 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses of 2022, Corinne founded the No BS Business Women’s Membership. The program provides online entrepreneurs with simple frameworks, tools, and focus they need to take action and build the business of their dreams. In addition, Corinne offers advanced weightloss life coach training for coaches, dietitians and medical professionals who want to improve their client's weightloss outcomes.
You can catch Corinne on Facebook and Instagram talking shit about the diet and online marketing industry. Her greatest passion is helping women get rid of their old shitty thoughts by using self love to never quit on themselves again.
Get Corinne's Free Course Here: https://www.nobsweightloss.com/free-course/
Connect with Corinne:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/losing100podcast/ Instagram - @Corinne_Crabtree
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Make a Career Pivot!
Do you suffer from the Sunday scaries? Is it sometimes difficult to get up and go to work each day? Do not ignore the signs of burnout! It is never too late to make a pivot, find your purpose and enjoy what you do each day. In this conversation with Tricia Dempsey, CEO of Thrive-Her, we hear her personal story about the multiple career pivots she has made over the years, how she breaks and rewrites blueprints and now helps corporate women break free and start their own professional journey.
How do you know if you're ready to end a chapter and begin a new one? How do you know if you've got what it takes? We cover it all in this episode!
About Tricia Dempsey
Tricia is a 7th grade school teacher turned 8-figure CEO and creator of ThriveHer Passport. Over the past 20 years, she's coached over 6,000 women on how to live their purpose, lead with their strengths and create businesses and lives they love so they can thrive - personally and professionally. After selling her company to a publicly traded company, she felt a calling to help other women create more purpose and freedom and started ThriveHer, which has become the most rewarding and fulfilling pursuit of her professional life.
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About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
{Pop} Culture Corner
Anyone else into pop culture like I am? I have always loved pop culture. I love to stay on top of what the younger generations are up to. That might be why I like to scroll TikTok sometimes, just to see what they're talking about. In this episode, I'm going to talk about some of the movies, books, podcasts, some of the things that I have seen lately: What have been the hits & And what have been the misses!
I will also share where I stand with "ebbs & flows" with an invitation to you to share!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Good Sex, Mood, & Health in Menopause
Calling all women in their 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond! This conversation with Dr. Victoria Sorlie-Aguilar will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to tackle this next season! One of my personal missions is to make sure that younger women are better informed about the landscape of perimenopause and menopause - so they are better prepared than I was! And for my friends and listeners in my age group- there is a lot of great information in this episode that will help you as you navigate the sometimes bumpy roads of menopause.
About Dr. Victoria Sorlie-Aguilar
Dr. Victoria Sorlie-Aguilar is a board-certified Family Physician near Los Angeles. She has practiced medicine for over 16 years and is deeply passionate about Menopause and Women’s Sensual Health. Her mission is for ALL women to feel confident, joyful and sensual through menopause and beyond.
Her Menopause Mastery course guides women through menopause to RE- Ignite their Feminine Flames and be empowered with menopause wisdom.
Visit www.FeminineFlameMD.com for menopause video guides.
Instagram: @feminineflamemd
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Status Quo or Status Grow?
Status Quo or Status Grow- it’s your choice! In today’s episode, I talk with Carrie Wilkerson about what it takes to be bold, to be in consistent growth mode & to block out the external noise that may be discouraging you. This gold-nugget packed episode shares Carrie's personal story about being ahead of her time when she built her virtual work-from-home business in the early 2000's. If you need an infusion of inspiration today, you are in the right place- after Carrie breathes into you, you will be ready to take on the world! Along with a mindset reset, you will also get tactical advice on how to step up and into your purpose.
I've known Carrie for years and what has always drawn me to her is her authenticity, transparency and generosity!
About Carrie Wilkerson
Carrie Wilkerson is a best-selling author, international speaker and a sought-after television & radio personality.
Featured on CNN and Fox Business News, in Success & Entrepreneur magazines and named by Forbes as a top small business influencer, Carrie has consulted with Google and other business thought leaders on growth strategies, productivity and current trends.
Carrie loves showing people how to transform their lives, bodies, relationships and bank accounts. Whether you hang around for her tough-love, her hysterical no-filters humor or her big-as-Texas heart, she’ll inspire you and help you make a plan to be more productive and more profitable, without sacrificing your priorities.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our month-long Global Launch Party!
Choice or Circumstance?
As a blueprint breaker- are you a rebel? Did you specifically and intentionally choose to live a life outside the societal norm? Does it matter? Does society care whether it's your choice or not? Today's solo episode explores these thoughts along with the backlash and impact on those who are living a life on their own terms.
I share some real-world examples about how our voices are being used against us- not to enrage you but to empower you. If what we are saying and sharing is triggering people, that may indicate we are on the right path!
In this week's Ebbs & Flows segment, I follow up on what's currently going well in my life, and what is a bit more "meh". Join me.:)
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
Is "Fine" All There Is?
Is being "ok", "fine", "good" enough? Is that all there is? This episode explores these questions and more as Lori Saitz and I talk about meditation, taking sabbaticals, finding purpose and rediscovering joy.
About Lori Saitz
Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what’s going on.
High achievers come to her because they have a strong drive to be productive, but at the end of the day never feel accomplished enough. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides those entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused and shows them how to live a sabbatical life. Then they then start seeing sales increase, relationships strengthen, and overall health improve.
You can often find Lori in her sanctuary, aka the weight room at the gym. She also loves cupcakes, Thai food, and classic rock music.
Website: https://zenrabbit.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_rabbit/
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
Turning 50, Making Pivots & Traveling the World!
Looking for a way to travel internationally? Or to travel more often? Listen to this conversation with dynamic powerhouse Karamel McCoy who will share details about how she has hosted hundreds of women as they fulfill their travel bucket lists. We start out talking about all things travel, and move into other topics like turning the big 5-0, and making big pivots in life. We also get to hear Karamel's inspiring story about how she has grown her business and what's next for her.
About Karamel McCoy
Karamel McCoy is the founder of boutique travel agency Women Travel Abroad, co-host of the top 1% podcast CEO Chronicles, a business mentor and the owner of an office building in Kansas City. Since starting in 2018, Women Travel Abroad has taken over 420 travelers to 25 countries and has grown to nearly $1 million in annual revenue on a shoestring budget. An experienced speaker, Karamel has spoken at conferences and corporations, showcasing her expertise from a decade working in accounting, talent development, and morning radio DJing.
Women Travel Abroad: https://womentravelabroad.com/
Karamel McCoy: https://karamelmccoy.com/
Instagram: @karamelmccoy
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
My Sabbatical Story
Today I share a little behind the scenes about my own personal sabbatical story. In spring of 2022, I quit my corporate executive job and took the summer off to heal. In this episode I will talk about the why behind my sabbatical, why I am sharing it with you, what some of the most impactful aspects to my sabbatical were, and how I approached it.
In the coming weeks, I am launching the Ultimate Sabbatical Guidebook as I would love to be your guide and facilitator during your personal journey. Check out my instagram to see my recent reaction video as I rewatched the very first post in the documentation of my sabbatical. I documented my entire sabbatical in video blog format- you can find it here at amyapalmer.blog.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
Un-Diet Your Life & Thrive in Midlife!
My conversation with Kim Jacques, Intuitive Eating Coach for women, started with a focus on good health and having a positive relationship with our bodies, but we explored the dynamics of aging, and embracing our full selves as we head into midlife and beyond!
We hear about Kim's personal health journey and what it took for her to learn to be connected and listen to her body. Have you heard the term "Middlescense"? I hadn't heard of it until speaking to Kim and it made so much sense in describing this season of life!
Get Kim's free Guide and all of the resources shared by our experts by accessing our Global Launch Party Here:
Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
About Kim Jacques
Kim has been a wellness professional since 1999 with a passion for helping people reconnect to the power that exists within their own bodies. Her career was inspired by her own recovery from a childhood injury and she has been an educator, massage therapist, polarity therapist, health coach and the founder of a community wellness center. Kim embodies her "midlife crisis" by embracing the definition of "crisis" as a time when difficult and important decisions must be made. In 2020 she made what she calls a midlife informed "pandemic pivot" selling her wellness center and personal belongings in exchange for a sabbatical and an abundant minimalist lifestyle. During this time she became a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor & shifted her career towards helping women to discover what exists beyond the mind games of dieting so they can enjoy a beautiful relationship with food and their bodiesMidlife changes can seem complicated and confusing, but Kim provides simple mindset and lifestyle strategies to help women thrive through midlife & beyond.
You can start now by downloading her Free Guide entitled, Eat Your Way To Hormone Health: https://www.kimjacques.com/hormonehealth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kimjacques_/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimjacquesonline/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followkimjacques
Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285070426794727
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
Are you a Blueprint Breaker?
Join me as we enter a new era with the Blueprint Breaker podcast! We are here celebrating women in midlife and beyond as they prepare for a powerful next era of life! In this first episode, I have an open, frank conversation about why it's imperative that we see, hear and understand all of the Blueprint Breakers. I even share some personal history that gives context to my mission and my vision for all of us.
Buckle up for a month of potent conversations with some of my favorite speakers, coaches and mentors! Don't miss a single episode. Sign up at community.blueprintbreakers.com to gain access to behind the scenes info, full details of schedules and free gifts and resources along the way!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an sales, operations, and leadership development specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
Gratitude for The Modern Elderwoman
It has been 25 amazing episode of The Modern Elderwoman Podcast! This will be the final episode as we emerge into a new era and launch Blueprint Breakers!
Before we move forward, I want to honor the experience and share gratitude for everything The Modern Elderwoman gave us.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
The Beauty of Solitude and Companionship
In today's episode, Amy shares her thoughts on living alone as it compares to living with others. What are the benefits of each? What can we learn from each experience? Unexpected emotion and a surprising takeaway is shared.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
My Bali Experience
The Modern Elderwoman will soon be transitioning to Blueprint Breakers starting on June 1st! In this week's episode, hear all about my life changing trip to Bali, the bootcamp I attended, and the people I met along the way. As you listen, think about if you need to shake things up in your own life. How can you expand outside your comfort zone?
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please sign up at Community.BlueprintBreakers.com to get all the details about our upcoming Global Launch Party!
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The Unplanned, Unexpected, Yet Still Glorious Life
What happens when you follow the prescribed "blueprint" for a happy life, and a bomb goes off and lights it all on fire? That is what happened to Carrie Brauninger. She did everything "right", went to college, met a great guy, got married, launched her career...all on the expected timeline. Next up? Kids, of course!
What is the impact when that doesn't happen? Hear Carrie share her personal story and journey: how she handled trauma and grief, how she pulled herself up, found community, and ultimately has rewritten her own blueprint for fulfillment and happiness.
About Carrie Brauninger
Carrie has a masters of social worker and is a transition life coach who empowers childless not by choice women who are experiencing grief, fear, and uncertainty, design a life that is meaningful, purposeful, and fun. She is also co-founder of Sonder Sisterhood, an online community for the single, childless person. She is based out of Colorado.
Carrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotherpathcoaching/
Sondersisterhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondersisterhood/
Sondersisterhood Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sondersisterhood
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
Behind-The-Scenes@The Modern Elderwoman
Have you ever been curious about what it takes to launch a podcast? Curious on how this podcast is going? We pull back the curtain in today's episode. Amy will share her direct experience, what she has learned, and where this podcast is going in the future.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
Menoposium & Menoclarity
Knowledge is power! Finally, conversations are happening about menopause.
75 million women are in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause in the U.S., with 6,000 more reaching menopause each day.
75% of women who seek medical care are left untreated.
38% of those in late perimenopause experience symptoms of depression.
80% of OB-GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause.
Source: letstalkmenopause.org
In today's episode, Amy shares what she learned from the recent live event Menoposium by "Let's Talk Menopause".
She also shares another resource, Menoclarity, a group of experts who focus on sharing balanced information about menopause without hype or scare-mongering.
Resources:
Menopause.org : North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
There is STILL Time to Pursue Your Dreams!
It IS possible to pursue new dreams in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond! If you struggle with believing this fact, this conversation with Karen Briscoe can help you change your mind. What does it take? How is it possible? As Karen says, “If I can do it, you can do it!”
5minutesuccess.com
Karen has been on a Heroine's Journey from being too busy and overwhelmed to loving the life she has while she creates and co-creates the life of her dreams. In her personal life, she has enjoyed good health for her age, long and happy marriage to Andy over 3 decades, and 2 healthy, well-established kids. Yet there never seemed to be enough time or money. She felt as though there was something more that was hers to do. Busy had become a competitive arena, a badge of honor. What she found is the only one truly stopping Karen was Karen. She learned how to "flip" time to focus on meaningful activities and work. If she can do it, you can too! Her most recent book, FLIP TIME / LOVE LIFE is based on this Heroine's Journey.
Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept. Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed, Commit to Get Leads: 66 Day Challenge® and Consult to Sell: 66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories. The daily format with takeaways propels one to achieve success at a higher level in business and life. Karen is the host of the “5 Minute Success” podcast which has over 400 episodes and has ranked #1 on Overcast most recommended in the business category.
Karen is the principal owner of the top ranking real estate team HBC Group with Keller Williams. The Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. Since 1977, HBC Group has sold over 1,500 homes valued at over $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary market areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC. Karen offers Life Coaching for Mega Agents and THOSE WHO WANT TO BE!
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
Who Will Take Care of Us When We're Old?
During this inspiring part two of the conversation with Jeanette Leardi, we hear about how empowering and fruitful this next age of life can be! Despite hearing the message around "dying alone" since we were little girls, as "Blueprint Breakers" our needs may be different but we are not at a disadvantage because we are solo. (Having a family is no guarantee of care!) As we approach the Third Age of our lives, let's face the anxiety and fear of growing old alone and step into our power instead. Jeanette shares the practicalities of caring for our future with an optimistic and pragmatic approach that will prepare you to live life to its fullest.
Solo Aging Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkCM7Rrz8NnGaKtd9prWJQAb2RnD6y0BN6fEWtksZr8/edit?usp=sharing
About Jeanette Leardi
Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, editor, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for older adult empowerment and finds special personal fulfillment helping Boomers and older generations identify and share their wisdom with others.
Her decade of experiences as the primary caregiver to both of her parents inspired her encore career goals of changing perceptions about the aging process and helping people appreciate elders’ inherent dignity, wisdom, and unique value as mentors and catalysts for social change.
She accomplishes this through her publications and successful presentations and classes in journaling, spiritual writing, memoir writing, brain fitness, health literacy, ageism, intergenerational communication, creativity, and caregiver support to people of all ages.
Jeanette’s publishing experiences include positions at Newsweek, Life, People, Condé Nast Traveler, and Sesame Street magazines and The Charlotte Observer. She has a master’s degree with honors in English from Rutgers University and a graduate certificate in gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
Being a Caregiver for Aging Parents
Whether you are in the midst of caring for a parent(s) or are not yet in that season of life, this conversation is crucial for you! Knowledge is power and preparation is key! This week's guest, Jeanette Leardi, Social Gerontologist and Educator brings her real life and professional experience to the table as we discuss important considerations. Jam-packed with tactical suggestions, along with suggestions for navigating the mental and emotional wellness of the caregiver, Jeanette generously provides numerous resources to ensure we have all the tools we need. Access list of valuable resources on Aging and Caregiving HERE.
About Jeanette Leardi
Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, editor, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for older adult empowerment and finds special personal fulfillment helping Boomers and older generations identify and share their wisdom with others.
Her decade of experiences as the primary caregiver to both of her parents inspired her encore career goals of changing perceptions about the aging process and helping people appreciate elders’ inherent dignity, wisdom, and unique value as mentors and catalysts for social change.
She accomplishes this through her publications and successful presentations and classes in journaling, spiritual writing, memoir writing, brain fitness, health literacy, ageism, intergenerational communication, creativity, and caregiver support to people of all ages. J
eanette’s publishing experiences include positions at Newsweek, Life, People, Condé Nast Traveler, and Sesame Street magazines and The Charlotte Observer. She has a master’s degree with honors in English from Rutgers University and a graduate certificate in gerontology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!
Are You Financially Ready for Your Future?
Talking about finances can be intensely boring, but talking with Jan Blakely Holman about it is lively and informative! How and where can we become more financially literate? What does it mean to be "prepared for retirement"? Are there any specific considerations we should have as "Blueprint Breakers" who may or may not have a partner or children? How do we know if we have a good financial advisor? And if we don't, what should we look for in a financial advisor?
Jan covers all of the above and more in today's conversation.
About Jan Blakely Holman, CFP, CIMA, ChFC, CDFA, CFS, GFS
Jan Blakeley Holman is director of advisor education at Thornburg Investment Management. She is responsible for identifying and creating advisor education programs that support financial advisors as they work with their clients and prospects. Jan has spent more than four decades in the financial services industry. Over the course of her career, she’s served as a financial advisor, an advisor to financial advisors, and a financial services corporate executive. Jan is a frequent presenter at broker/dealer and industry conferences where she discusses Women and Investing, Women in Transition, Longevity Planning, and Managing Legacy Wealth. She is internationally published author, whose columns are translated and syndicated in numerous global publications. A strong believer in the importance of the financial advisor/investor relationship, throughout her career, Jan has demonstrated a passion for helping consumers understand the often off-putting language of financial services. An avid skier, photographer, and novice silversmith, Jan’s career at Thornburg has enabled her to achieve her goal of living life “on purpose” by doing rewarding and meaningful work while enjoying the beautiful mountains of Santa Fe. Jan lives in Minnesota and is a mother of three and a grandmother of five. She holds a BA in political science from the University of Denver.
Check out Jan's podcast #NowMe Once investors realize that they are responsible for their own financial security, the first gift they should give themselves is a financial advisor. In this podcast, we share ways advisors can speak to clients who have decided it's time to put themselves first and are saying, "#NowMe".
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About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for The Modern Elderwoman podcast, Amy A. Palmer is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle (aka Blueprint Breakers!). After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, Amy has found peace, acceptance and joy as she embarks on the Third Age of her life. Amy is originally from upstate New York, and currently considers herself nomadic with home bases in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and California. She left her successful corporate career early in 2022 and currently is freelancing as an Executive Contractor and sales specialist. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings, the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyapalmer1/
Please join us in our Modern Elderwoman Facebook Group and be part of the conversation!