What happens when the child of immigrants becomes a changemaker — not just for her family, but for the entire system?
In this powerful and heart-opening guest episode of SYNARCHY, Adina sits down with Breanne J. Palmer, Esq. — attorney, immigration policy advocate, and founder of AJA Advocacy Solutions — to explore what it means to build a business rooted in legacy, liberation, and justice.
Breanne’s story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. From nonprofit and government roles to founding her own policy consultancy named after her grandmother, Breanne shares how her consultancy is way more than a business. It’s a legacy project. A reclamation. And a declaration that advocacy doesn’t have to burn us out — it can be done with soul, clarity, and sovereignty.
✨ You’ll hear:
What finally pushed Breanne to leave the “safe path” and start her own firm
How her family’s story and experience as Jamaican immigrants shaped her approach to entrepreneurship
How Breanne redefined leadership after years in government, private, and nonprofit spaces
Why we don’t need a “seat at the table” — and instead we can build the whole house
What legacy actually looks like in action — and how to build without replicating the systems we’re trying to dismantle
The power of walking away — and of building something new
This episode is a permission slip to lead differently for anyone navigating visibility, voice, and career changes. To build businesses that feel like home. And to honor the shoulders we stand on — while becoming inspiration for future generations.
🔑 Takeaways
Advocacy doesn’t have to mean burnout — it can mean entrepreneurship.
Your legacy isn’t someday — you’re living it now.
The systems we build today become the safety nets of tomorrow.
Learn more about and support Breanne’s work:
🔗 breannejpalmer.com/ajaadvocacy
📸 Instagram: @aja_advocacysolutions
🔗 LinkedIn: Breanne Palmer
Want to build your business with clarity, strategy, and soul? ✨
Connect with Adina for social impact business coaching:
🔗 https://www.internationalempowerment.com/starthere
📸 Instagram: @adinaappelbaum
🔗 LinkedIn: Adina Appelbaum
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