Invisible Roadmap

From government housing in Elizabeth, South Australia, to the boardrooms of Hollywood, Bruna Papandrea's journey is anything but ordinary. The daughter of a single mother who raised four children under the age of one, Bruna grew up with very little except love, community, and an unshakeable belief that the world was bigger than the place she came from. In this deeply personal and revealing episode, Bruna sits down to share her own invisible roadmap for the first time. She opens up about the teachers who saw something in her, the breakups that led to bold moves, the $1,000 loan that got her to Los Angeles, and the moment Sydney Pollack offered her a job that would change everything. From producing her first independent film to co-founding Pacific Standard with Reese Witherspoon and creating cultural phenomena like Gone Girl, Wild, and Big Little Lies, Bruna reflects on the grit, curiosity, and courage it took to build a career without a roadmap. She also speaks candidly about living with Lupus, the clarity that comes with motherhood, and why she's never been afraid to bet on herself, even when the path ahead wasn't paved for her. This is Bruna's invisible roadmap.

Asher Keddie has spent her life telling other people’s stories. But behind the roles, she’s quietly navigated her own invisible roadmap. From her first days on set as a teenager to becoming one of Australia’s most beloved actors, Asher’s career has been defined by discipline, instinct, and heart. For the first time, she opens up about living with Lupus, a condition she and Bruna share, and how it has shaped her perspective, her work, and her sense of resilience. Together, Asher and Bruna reflect on the link between life and performance, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the art of listening to what truly moves you. This is Asher's invisible roadmap.

Dr. Swamy Venuturupalli is one of the most respected rheumatologists in America, known for his groundbreaking work treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory muscle diseases. In this episode, he sits down with Bruna to reflect on his journey from Mumbai to Los Angeles, and how a childhood shaped by discipline, curiosity and a deep love of learning ultimately led him to reimagine what modern healing can look like. He shares the pivotal moments that pushed him to question traditional medical systems, the philosophy that guides his patient-centred approach, and the creation of Attune Health, a clinic built on precision, compassion and innovation.

In the small town of Freedom, Maine, The Lost Kitchen has become one of the most celebrated (and hardest to book) restaurants anywhere. Each season, tens of thousands of people mail postcards hoping for a reservation at its single, candlelit dining room tucked inside a converted mill. But its origins are rooted in heartbreak and hope. Erin French’s journey began in her father’s diner and wound through addiction, loss, and rebuilding before she found her way back home, transforming ruins into beauty. Together with her husband and creative partner, Michael Dutton, Erin built The Lost Kitchen from the ground up. In this moving conversation, they talk with Bruna Papandrea about second chances, the healing power of food, and why simplicity can be the most radical act of all. This is Erin and Michael's invisible roadmap.

When you picture someone who works on Wall Street, Joan Solotar probably isn’t who comes to mind. She grew up in Queens, New York, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and a self-taught mechanic. But with grit, intellect, and determination, Joan built a career at the top of global finance, becoming Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone. From her first analyst job on Wall Street in the 1980s to leading a multibillion-dollar business, Joan has redefined what leadership looks like in a male-dominated industry. She speaks with Bruna Papandrea about the mentors who shaped her, the sacrifices along the way, and why lifting others has become her life’s mission. This is a story about ambition, empathy, and what it means to keep climbing, and reaching back to pull others up. This is Joan’s invisible roadmap. Invisible Roadmap is a podcast from the Brunaverse.