In this episode of Blueprint Breakers, Amy A. Palmer sits down with Lisa Jones, host of The Leadership Story podcast and a recognized expert in business continuity and resilience. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate disruption, Lisa shares how her personal story mirrors the very work she does professionally.

Raised in a family of strong, independent women, Lisa internalized both the expectation to be self-sufficient and the pressure to stay quiet and “not cause waves.” She followed parts of the traditional blueprint… but like many women, found herself navigating career uncertainty, burnout, and a lack of intentional direction.

This conversation explores how Lisa began to question long-held patterns, move beyond people-pleasing, and step into a more intentional, self-led chapter of life, including launching her own podcast and reclaiming her voice.

About Lisa Jones

Lisa Jones is the host of The Leadership Story podcast, where she highlights conversations with resilient women leaders and explores authentic career growth and leadership through challenge. With over 20 years of experience in business continuity and resilience, she has led global teams and helped organizations navigate crisis and uncertainty. Named DRI International’s 2025 Consultant of the Year, Lisa brings deep expertise in strategic planning and leadership development, and is passionate about helping women recognize their lived experiences as powerful assets in shaping confident, authentic leadership.

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!

Connect with Amy: amypalmer.bio

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