Most of us are waiting for clarity before we move forward. But what if clarity comes after we take the step?

In this powerful conversation, Amy Antonelli and Becky Brouwer challenge the idea that life must follow a predictable order. Instead, they invite you to hold a visual vision of who you are becoming—and to trust that God is co-creating that future with you, even through uncertainty, pain, and unexpected turns.

Together, they explore courage, faith, and what it means to live out a customized curriculum—a deeply personal path of growth that rarely looks the way we expect but often leads to profound purpose.

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Meet My Guest:

Amy Antonelli is the CEO of HXP (Humanitarian Experience), a faith-centered humanitarian organization that has sent nearly 40,000 teenagers to more than 70 locations worldwide since 2016. Before HXP, Amy spent seven years serving in leprosy colonies in India as the first Executive Director of Rising Star Outreach.

Amy’s background also includes leadership roles in Silicon Valley, where she worked as a spokesperson for Apple’s executive team, including Steve Jobs, helped build PowerSchool, and later led mission-driven initiatives at Facebook. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Married for the first time at age 50, Amy is now navigating life as a wife and stepmother and believes deeply that loving God and loving people always creates miracles.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding your customized curriculum
Developing a visual vision for who you are becoming
Why finding purpose is not a one-time event
Co-creating your life with God when things don’t go as planned
Don’t wait for life to improve—get going
How HXP builds confidence, resilience, and identity in teens
Why positive peer groups matter long after service trips end
Assuming positive intent can transform relationships
Co-parenting with mutual respect is possible
Shared spiritual practices strengthen families
Service helps youth discover who they truly are

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Amy Antonelli
04:20 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:31 Co-Creating Your Customized Curriculum
11:01 The Power of a Visual Vision
17:57 Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
33:33 Get Off the Bench
39:25 First Marriage at 50 & Blended Family Life
46:00 How HXP Changes Teens
57:19 The Impact of Service
01:05:12 Rapid Fire Questions

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Find links to the show notes: Amy Antonelli #038

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