Episode 256: Moms Are Stepping Out of the Alcohol and Corporate Matrix and Doing Life Their Own Way with Amy Tanzillo

Dec 27

When Amy Tanzillo went alcohol-free in 2020 to make her side hustle, Thrive Breastfeeding, her full-time job, the impact was incredible.

Suddenly, Amy – a single mom of three kids – found herself able to work on all cylinders and offer not only breastfeeding expertise but also coaching and business mentorship to her toolkit, helping entrepreneurs build six-figure companies.

In this episode, Karolina and Amy – an alum of the Empowered AF Certification program – talk about the phenomenon of mothers taking control of their careers so they can be more present in their kids’ lives. Their conversation reminds us, especially during the holiday season, what we’re working so hard for: to create memories with the people you love the most.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

Amy’s candid reflection on her realization of her goals and how she’s now empowering other moms to unlock their potential earlier than she was able to
How going alcohol-free in January 2020 allowed Amy to go on all cylinders and elevated every area of Amy’s life, particularly as a business owner and mom
The powerful impact of an alcohol-free lifestyle on Amy’s holiday experiences and family interactions, transforming sluggish days into vibrant, action-packed memories
Thrive Breastfeeding, which offers high-level concierge-style support for new mothers, and the autonomy and fulfillment it has offered Amy’s life
How entrepreneurship can give room for more moms to breathe so they can dictate how they want motherhood and their careers to come together

REFLECTION QUESTION:

In what ways have societal norms or expectations influenced your lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption or career paths?

“I just got super curious of what it would be like to try to make this business. We didn't mention that I'm a single parent of these three kids, so I'm supporting them solely pretty much in one of the most expensive places to live in the United States, probably second to San Francisco and New York. But I had to make this work, and it had to be go-time. So I got curious of what it would be like to just run on all cylinders just for 30 days – just take a break. As you know, it's amazing what happens. Thirty days goes into 60 days goes into 90 days. And February will be four years that I've been alcohol free. And it has without a question just elevated every area of my life.”- Amy Tanzillo

“Your children really model your behavior. I have one at college and I'm not naive to not know exactly what good goes on when he's away. But with a 15- and a 16-year-old under my roof: they don't drink, and I've never once told them not to drink. I've never once said alcohol is poison or it's terrible for you. They're watching and they model you and that's pretty awesome because at their age I was drinking.” - Amy Tanzillo

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