Episode 10: When life flips the table, have your own safety net - Amanda's story

Share your thoughts with us!Dr. Amanda Donnelly shares her journey from practicing veterinary medicine in her family's clinic to becoming a successful consultant and speaker despite personal challenges. Her story reveals how financial independence and seeking therapy enabled her to overcome family conflicts, a difficult divorce, cancer, and the loss of close family members.• Second-generation veterinarian who knew her calling from age nine• Experienced complicated workplace dynamics practicing with her parents• Sought therapy to address family issues, temporarily severing communication with parents• Pursued an MBA at age 41, opening new career opportunities• Developed public speaking skills through strategic development and professional organizations• Navigated a 14-year marriage with an unsupportive partner, particularly during breast cancer• Built financial independence that enabled her to leave an unhealthy relationship• Lost her mother in 2019 and brother to addiction in 2020• Emphasizes the importance of women maintaining their own financial security• Advises young women to seek mentors and start retirement savings earlyIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend who needs to hear these stories, leave a review to help us reach more women, and grab a copy of "Stop Acting Like a Girl" – especially Chapter Two about financial empowerment.