"There's a part of me that can help me make decisions that are in alignment with my best interest. And even though I’m used to overriding that part of me or ignoring that part of me, I can—now that I’m aware of it—learn how to listen to that part." – Amy Young

Welcome to WomenShare, a celebration of women in financial services. In this episode, hosts Leah Alter and Joanna Ehresman are joined by Amy Young—a transformative speaker, intuitive, and coach who specializes in guiding women to reclaim their power and lead from their intuition. Amy is the creator of Invincible, a rite-of-passage experience for women ready to step into their most authentic selves.

This episode explores how the divine feminine—a concept rooted in embracing intuition, being, and authentic emotional expression—can bring profound change to industries often dominated by conventionally “masculine” models of success. Amy’s personal journey dovetails with the experiences of many women in financial services who find themselves out of step with traditional industry norms and in search of a more aligned, fulfilling leadership style.

Leah and Joanna connect the dots between Amy’s teachings and the realities of life in financial services. Citing industry research and personal stories, they discuss how many women have started their own advisory firms after feeling out of place at larger institutions. Amy illuminates this "forced entrepreneurship" as a natural creative response, rooted in feminine energy’s urge to build something more aligned.

Throughout the episode, Amy shares her own awakening—moving from experiencing burnout as a business owner, to discovering the importance of slowing down, listening to her inner knowing, and allowing her feminine energy to guide decision-making. She describes the challenges and rewards of reorienting her life and work around these values—including navigating the fear of change, being okay with messiness, and modeling transparent leadership for others.

Key Takeaways

Embracing Divine Feminine in Finance: Amy explains how embracing the feminine principles of being, feeling, and creation can help women navigate industries that prioritize action, achievement, and logic. Recognizing and honoring these energies brings a sense of homecoming and new appreciation for women’s unique strengths.

Why Burnout Isn’t Your Fault: Many high-achieving women blame physical exhaustion on health or capability, when often it’s the result of operating in a model that doesn’t honor natural cycles or ways of working. Smaller, more cyclical bursts of productivity paired with intentional rest can lead to more sustainable success.

The Power of Creation: Leaving ill-fitting workplaces and starting new ventures is not just a necessity, but also a manifestation of feminine energy’s drive to build belonging, connection, and innovation.

Universal Balance: Every individual, regardless of gender, contains both masculine and feminine energies. The key is not to suppress one in favor of the other, but to seek balance—this leads to healthier workplaces and more fulfilling careers.

Leadership Through Vulnerability: Amy and Leah discuss the value of showing up transparently—even (and especially) when navigating messy periods of change. This models resilience and gives others permission to honor their own journeys.

Permission to Be Messy and Evolving: Transitions are rarely clean or immediate. Both Amy and Leah recount how giving themselves time and grace in career transitions led to more authentic alignment and personal growth. Trusting the process, even in phases of "unrest and destruction," paves the way for genuine renewal.

Courage to Challenge Industry Norms: Financial professionals don’t have to choose between certainty and authenticity. By integrating honesty about uncertainty with expertise, advisors can deepen trust and connection with clients, especially in unpredictable times.

Self-Fulfillment is Essential, Not Optional: One of Amy’s most profound early lessons was to never neglect creative fulfillment and personal needs, even in pragmatic, business-oriented environments. Prioritizing what feeds your soul has ripple effects on professional success and client relationships.

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