#52Phenomenalwomen

Sep 16, 2020
1 min

Guest on Design In Sights 9/15/2020

Podcast: HERE Blog: HERE ABOUT THIS EPISODE In todays episode, we got to interview Amy Boyle Founder of #52phenomenalwomen www.52phenomenalwomen.com Amy Boyle’s keen artistic vision coupled with her genuine and warm personality allow her to photograph subjects in a way that truly captures their natural essence that is authentic to each of their personal stories. Her inspired photos and ability to easily connect with people of all ages bring a unique depth and beauty that ris

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PRESS RELEASE: The 52 Phenomenal Women project shares female empowerment for 100 weeks!

Amy Boyle

Aug 6, 2020
3 min

PRESS RELEASE: The 52 Phenomenal Women project shares female empowerment for 100 weeks!

August 5, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Even in the face of the pandemic, Chicago photographer Amy Boyle has uplifted inspiring stories of women for 100 consecutive weeks. As we all continue to self isolate, there is no better time to hear these motivational voices to remind us all of what makes each and every woman phenomenal. Through the project, Boyle continues to build a trusting community that encourages self love and confidence. One of the biggest takeaways during this tim

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With a hope and a dream – Meet Valerie (24/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Feb 25, 2020
3 min

With a hope and a dream – Meet Valerie (24/52.2)

Meet Valerie: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 In her own words- “For many years, I worked as a school social worker on the south side of Chicago. The job wasn’t easy, but I worked with so many amazing students and I absolutely loved it. However, I quickly saw that there were so many factors outside of school that impeded my students’ ability to succeed in school. I saw far too many students struggling with challenges that no child should ever have to endure such as homelessness

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Amy Boyle

Feb 12, 2020
2 min

My life’s test – Meet Teddie (22/52.2)

Meet Teddie: In her own words: “I tested positive for BRCA2, a breast cancer gene, then my doctor found a small tumor in my Fallopian tube, hiding quietly. I suddenly felt I was on a speeding train running off the tracks heading directly towards complete disaster. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 This was instantly my life’s test, when you’re required to get all your strength together and move forward with courage. This was in my mind logically, brewing, however wishing to remain

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Amy Boyle

Jan 29, 2020
3 min

Makes me wander – Meet Sarah (20/52.2)

Meet Sarah: In her own words: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 “As a girl, I felt the ways I didn’t fit in more than recognizing my value. I was adopted: Korean – mixed with a blend of unknown ethnicities. This excluded me from my birth country and made me stand out in my new country where I just wanted to fit in. I felt that I existed on a plane parallel to my life while navigating the trodden path laid down for me. While I saw the beautifully manicured trail that made sense to m

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It’s time for me to fly – Meet KJ (19/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Jan 22, 2020
3 min

It’s time for me to fly – Meet KJ (19/52.2)

Meet KJ: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 In her own words – “Necesita saber a caer para luego poder a volar. You have to learn to fall to later be able to fly- a line from a song I learned as an exchange student in Costa Rica has stuck in my mind for the past 32 years. I sing it all the time thinking, what I am doing today to take flight? This is after decades of watching others get on the plane while I stood on stand-by wishing for an amazing life. I perceived myself as less t

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Creating a life of more – Meet Cara (18/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Jan 15, 2020
3 min

Creating a life of more – Meet Cara (18/52.2)

“You’ll want to stay home anyway and we have to let go of one person”. Meet Cara: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 “That is what my former employer told me, while I was pregnant. I was shocked & devastated. All my life, I dreamed of having a family, but I was also fully committed to my work. Getting laid off while pregnant, took a decision away from me. Yet, I craved having a purpose, interaction with other adults. I wanted to have impact on something outside my

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Creative Resilience – Meet Jenni (17/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Jan 8, 2020
3 min

Creative Resilience – Meet Jenni (17/52.2)

Meet Jenni: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 “I’m terrible at drawing dogs. It’s a silly thing to be embarrassed about, but for decades, my bad dogs made my childhood dream of becoming an artist feel unattainable. Instead, I focused on becoming a writer, a flexible medium in which I could play. Today, with more than 30 years of professional writing experience, I’m humbled by the gifts writing has given me, including: – The power to inform and educate others – Th

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You are beautiful – Meet Annie (16/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Jan 1, 2020
3 min

You are beautiful – Meet Annie (16/52.2)

Meet Annie – In her own words… “She believed she could so she did” is a mantra that really has become the theme to my life. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 My teenage years were nothing short of a tornado. A low self-esteem, attention seeking, mean girl defined much of who I was and was a catalyst for many of the choices that I made. I felt that titles mattered; “popular”, “pretty”, “athlete”, “flirt”, “adored”. I spent so much time trying to mold myself to fit those titles that

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No better time to start – Meet Christine (15/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Dec 25, 2019
2 min

No better time to start – Meet Christine (15/52.2)

Meet Christine: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I cheer for people. I was raised to believe that there’s enough sun for everybody. I knew at a very young age that I was born with a little more enthusiasm than most people I knew! Some how my voice seemed so much louder than the rest and I had all of this excitement, even over the smallest things! What I realize now, as I continue to search for my purpose in life, I’ve come to understand that I am supposed to us

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Smile at youthful audacity – Meet Karyn (14/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Dec 18, 2019
3 min

Smile at youthful audacity – Meet Karyn (14/52.2)

Meet Karyn: In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “Sometimes not having a specific plan for your life can have a funny way of leading you on a journey that in retrospect seems like destiny. At least that’s how it worked for me. Coming of age in the first decade when women weren’t expected to immediately get married after college, I packed up my few possessions and took off to Boston with a college friend. With the confidence of youth, and the knowledge that I could a

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How do you see it? – Meet Amanda (13/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Dec 11, 2019
3 min

How do you see it? – Meet Amanda (13/52.2)

Meet Amanda: In her own words – ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “From this time forward, you will never see things the same again,” my architecture professor told my freshman class as we began our 5 year design journey. It took me a while to appreciate what he meant. But it was absolutely true… Once you open your eyes to patterns, proportions, colors, and overlapping systems, you really see the world differently. Design to me is like solving a puzzle. There’s always a set of rule

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Amy Boyle

Dec 4, 2019
1 min

On the Air – The Jen Weigel Show

Click to listen #Dressforsuccess #JenWeigel #radio #52PWP #WLSradio #ontheair #radioshow #amyboylephotography #52PhenomenalWomen

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Reigniting your spark – Meet Tiffini (12/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Dec 4, 2019
3 min

Reigniting your spark – Meet Tiffini (12/52.2)

Meet Tiffini: ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 In her own words… “I go everywhere I am invited. I take pictures and film everything – publishing them all over social media. The people love it! I produce commercials and promotional videos, while also venturing into advertisement ads for my pastor’s Facebook and Instagram church pages. I re-enrolled in school after a 19 year break and changed my major from acting to TV directing and producing. I could only afford to go that one seme

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Serve, Protect, and Educate – Meet Kim (11/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Nov 27, 2019
3 min

Serve, Protect, and Educate – Meet Kim (11/52.2)

Meet Kim- In her own words—- ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I am passionate about the education of African American children and specifically the improvement of literacy among African American boys in the fourth grade. I want to eradicate illiteracy among these youth and improve their dismal test scores. For this reason, I established a not-for-profit organization called We Got You Covered (WGYC) out of sheer desperation to save lives. WGYC hopes to alleviate the learning g

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Amy Boyle

Nov 13, 2019
3 min

How suite it is – Meet Jen of (9/52.2)

Meet Jen – In her own words – “My kids get so annoyed every time I do it, but there is nothing better than driving toward the city on Lake Shore Drive on a crystal clear Chicago night, holding up my arms with our incredible skyline in between my hands, and telling them how lucky I feel to sell this city every day. I own Suite Home Chicago and my job is to help those in transition, whether it be during a relocation, a home displacement, or maybe an extended project or TV show

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Making NOW the right time – Meet Kate (8/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Nov 6, 2019
3 min

Making NOW the right time – Meet Kate (8/52.2)

Meet Kate: In her own words – A journey of a thousand miles (or in my case, 140.6) begins with one step. ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I’ve wanted to complete an Ironman for several years, but as a working mom, it seemed difficult to fit it in. Conquering the laundry seemed enough to tackle, rather than layering in an event that consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and full marathon. I have completed several smaller triathlons, but Ironman represents the pinnacle of end

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You are ALWAYS enough– Meet Joyce (7/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Oct 30, 2019
3 min

You are ALWAYS enough– Meet Joyce (7/52.2)

Meet Joyce: In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “I am impassioned about my role as a public speaker, where I share a message of positivity and attaining self-love. I believe in a deeper philosophy than just mental health, but mental wealth. Mental wealth is how we transcend our mental health issues and welcome great prosperity, both personally and professionally. My intention is to always help others rise to their own success. My life has been dedicated to helping o

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Celebrating Year One of the 52 Phenomenal Women Project

Amy Boyle

Oct 18, 2019
3 min

Celebrating Year One of the 52 Phenomenal Women Project

On the evening of Thursday, September 26, 2019 at The Dawson in Chicago, a celebration was held to honor the first year of the 52 Phenomenal Women project. On display were the images made of all 52 women from the 2018-19 edition. The event was generously hosted by Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC. 52PWP Year One Celebration – Photo by Colin Boyle 2019 This is a phenomenal project and we are thrilled and fortunate to be a part of Amy’s creative vision and participation in community.

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Inspiration is our why – Meet Melissa and Brittany (5/52.2)

Amy Boyle

Oct 16, 2019
3 min

Inspiration is our why – Meet Melissa and Brittany (5/52.2)

Meet Melissa and Brittany: We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead our lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family.” – Hilary Rodham Clinton ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “A little over a year ago, my best friend and colleague, Melissa and I were commuting home together and using our carpool commute to decompress after a long day. We had gone from being next to each other on stage at dance rec

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