#78 – Motherhood, Millions, and Freedom: Owning Your Life as a High-Performing Woman with Bunny Young

In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx welcomes Bunny Young—multi-7 and 8-figure founder, investor, and coach to high-performing women—for a powerful conversation on authenticity, identity, and sustainable success. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience and the creation of 16 companies, Bunny brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to build and scale while staying aligned with oneself. Her journey began with a life-altering diagnosis at the age of 14, which fundamentally reshaped how she approached risk, ambition, and fulfillment. Together, Jessica and Bunny explore the often-overlooked reality faced by high-achieving women: the ability to build successful businesses while simultaneously becoming disconnected from their own needs, identity, and vision for life. This episode moves beyond traditional business strategy and addresses the internal dynamics that influence leadership, decision-making, and long-term sustainability. They discuss: Why success can sometimes lead to a loss of personal identity The role of nervous system regulation in leadership and performance How high performers unintentionally reinforce cycles of stress and overextension The difference between external success metrics and internal fulfillment Why many women can clearly define a business vision—but struggle to define a personal one How authenticity enhances clarity, leadership presence, and overall effectiveness Bunny also shares practical, accessible tools to help rebuild self-trust, increase presence, and create a more intentional relationship with both work and life. If you’ve ever thought: “I built everything I was supposed to… so why doesn’t it feel the way I expected?” This episode is for you. Listen now! Mini-timeline 00:00–03:40 — Opening and introduction to Bunny Young’s background and perspective 03:41–07:30 — Early life experience that shaped her approach to risk, success, and fulfillment 07:31–11:00 — Entrepreneurial journey and evolution across multiple businesses 11:01–15:20 — Shifting from traditional success metrics to a more aligned approach 15:21–20:00 — Understanding the role of the nervous system in leadership and decision-making 20:01–24:30 — The impact of constant stimulation and high-performance environments 24:31–29:00 — Navigating identity loss and rediscovery through different life stages 29:01–33:00 — Foundational practices to rebuild trust, focus, and presence 33:01–38:00 — The gap between business vision and personal vision 38:01–43:00 — Applying authenticity in real-life scenarios and leadership settings 43:01–47:00 — Strengthening intuition and self-trust for long-term sustainability 47:01–End — Key takeaways and opportunities to connect with Bunny Resources Follow @millionsweremade on Instagram for frameworks + strategy tips Connect with Bunny Young on Instagram (@thebunyoung) and send her a direct message sharing your key takeaway—she may connect with you and offer a next step based on where you are. Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarx Work with Jessica: Tailored Premier Website: Millions Were Made Connect with Bunny Young: Website: http://abetterplaceconsulting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyyoung/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/