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02/06/2026

It's still National Burn Awareness week and I just had the honor of being a guest on The Frank Truatt radio morning Show out of Orange County New York.

02/06/2026

As you likely know it's still National Burn Awareness week. I'm honored to have been an invited guest on The Frank Truatt (radio) Show out of Orange County New York.
We talk about burn survivors and burn prevention.

01/11/2026

Join me live today 10 AM EST, 12 Noon MST, 1 PM PST on the Tony Lynch podcast, Grief: Let's Talk About It. See you there!

GAYLE

12/11/2025

So honored and excited to have my article published in PROVOKED Magazine - all about grief when my mom passed and what I learned.

This piece was written by one of our dear readers—a woman with something real to say. Each month, we handpick the best submissions for Dear Reader because we’re after that PROVOKED bite: truth, intelligence, and heart. These stories come from women our age—women who’ve lived enough to know b...

11/25/2025

Accidents happen in just seconds. As a burn survivor, I'm all about prevention. Shout out to WWAY-TV in North Carolina for sharing some of my tips for a safe holiday season.

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to relax, fest and enjoy the company of friends and family.

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving is this Thursday. And I know some of you will be frying your turkey. Last week I was interviewed by Eugene Young of WWAY-TV in North Carolina about safety this holiday. Here's the clip:

New Hanover County Fire and Rescue demonstrated what could go wrong when ice cold meets red hot. “The most common mistake would be trying to fry a frozen turkey, or one that’s slightly frozen, just thinking oh, it’s just a little bit of ice and we’ll just cook through it,” says Britney Mel...

10/30/2025

I'm honored and excited to share I will be speaking about my story and sharing tips on overcoming imposter syndrome at Christian Women Entrepreneurs luncheon on November 20.

Connect faith & business at NACWE Tucson's April In-Person Networking event for Christian women entrepreneurs in Tucson, AZ.

10/29/2025

Front page article! So cool. Not bragging - bragging!
Check it out here - my story!

From Scars to Strength: My Journey Toward Visibility and Healing Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor Post published:October 28, 2025 Post category:Rare Disease Sometimes our greatest lessons come from the moments that change us forever. Healing has not happened all at once for me. It has been a l...

10/23/2025

“I almost didn’t go.”

That’s how I begin my story about a networking event I registered for, but nearly skipped.

We’ve all been there. But in this heartfelt piece, I remind women over 50 that when you say yes, incredible things can happen, especially when you least expect it.

👉Check out my latest contribution to Kuel Life - a platform dedicated to normalizing aging.
https://kuellife.com/networking-events-for-women-over-50/

Career Kuel Thought Leader: Gayle Petrillo Networking events for women over 50 can feel exhausting before they even begin, but showing up anyway can lead to meaningful connection and unexpected opportunity. Have you ever had an event on your calendar and when the day arrives you just don’t want to...

03/25/2025

The reviews are coming in for Becoming Visible: Overcoming Trauma-Based Fears, Phobias and Self-Doubt. Here's Patti V:
"Gayle writes with insightful love, caring and relatable observations. Drawing from her own experience as a burn survivor, Gayle addresses the impact of profound trauma—the loss of confidence and the effects of debilitating phobias. She explains her trauma with remarkable clarity, helping readers see the multi-faceted journey she took to achieve a visible, purpose driven life. “
Patti V.