The Blueprint
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The Blueprint
Ep. 94 Finding Strength in Heartbreak, Love After Loss, and The Power of Self-Discovery
Episode Description: In this powerful episode of The Blueprint Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling author, entrepreneur, and creative force Brittany Bacinski. Brittany’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and bold defiance of societal expectations. She’s the author of Reaching for Driftwood, On His Way Back to Me, and co-author of Hippie Eats. Her works have captured hearts worldwide and are now making their way to the big screen.
We dive into Brittany’s incredible evolution from a small-town girl with big dreams to a self-published bestseller with a film deal on the way. She shares her journey through divorce, self-discovery, and the power of following her intuition—even when it defied logic. Brittany’s philosophy of "being a defiant human" is a recurring theme throughout the episode as she shares her lessons on love, independence, and creating a career outside of the traditional mold.
Key Topics in This Episode:
Brittany’s journey to becoming an author: How she channeled childhood trauma into creative energy.
Writing Reaching for Driftwood and On His Way Back to Me: The process of turning life’s hardest lessons into art.
How Brittany’s Reaching for Driftwood and her upcoming TV/film adaptation came to be.
Age-gap relationships, attachment styles, and the complexities of love and dating.
Navigating the "fearful avoidant" attachment style and how it’s impacted her romantic relationships.
The origins of "The Defiant Human" brand and how it became a driving force in Brittany’s life.
Brittany’s disciplined approach to fitness, self-care, and life’s daily challenges.
Her journey of self-publishing her books and how TikTok played a major role in building her audience.
Manifesting dreams on your own terms and overcoming "gatekeepers" in traditional publishing.
Guest Bio:
Brittany Bacinski is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of The Defiant Human podcast. Her books include the memoir Reaching for Driftwood, the novel On His Way Back to Me, and the co-authored plant-based cookbook Hippie Eats. Known for her unfiltered honesty and "defiant human" philosophy, Brittany’s story is a testament to the power of intuition, self-determination, and creative passion. From self-publishing success to landing a movie deal, Brittany’s path has been anything but ordinary—and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Follow Brittany Bacinski:
Website: www.brittanybacinski.com
Instagram: @brittanybacinski
TikTok: @brittanybacinski
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