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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 25 MIN

INTERVIEW | Make Money Through Grit, Resilience, and Joy with Amberly Lago

from Travis Makes Money · host Travis Chappell

Amberly Lago is a USA Today bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey, an internationally recognized speaker, and host of the top 1% podcast The Amberly Lago Show. Known for her powerful story of overcoming adversity—including a life-altering motorcycle accident and years of recovery—Amberly inspires audiences around the world with her message of grit, resilience, and finding joy through life’s toughest challenges. From humble beginnings to building a thriving career, her journey is a testament to perseverance and purpose. On this episode we talk about: Amberly’s journey from poverty and early hustle to becoming a professional dancer in Los Angeles Overcoming doubt, criticism, and fear when chasing big dreams The role of grit, hard work, and environment in achieving success Her life-changing motorcycle accident and the long road to recovery How gratitude, connection, and joy create sustainable success in business and life Top 3 Takeaways Grit alone isn’t enough—pairing hard work with the right relationships and environment is what creates true resilience. Practicing daily gratitude can completely shift your mindset and help you navigate even the toughest circumstances. Success is more sustainable when you intentionally cultivate joy along the journey, not just at the destination. Notable Quotes "Pain pushed me until purpose pulled me." "Grit without connection feels like resistance." "It’s not your circumstances that shape you—it’s how you view them." Connect with Amberly Lago: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation Other: https://amberlylago.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amberly Lago is a USA Today bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey, an internationally recognized speaker, and host of the top 1% podcast The Amberly Lago Show. Known for her powerful story of overcoming adversity—including a life-altering motorcycle accident and years of recovery—Amberly inspires audiences around the world with her message of grit, resilience, and finding joy through life’s toughest challenges. From humble beginnings to building a thriving career, her journey is a testament to perseverance and purpose. On this episode we talk about: Amberly’s journey from poverty and early hustle to becoming a professional dancer in Los Angeles Overcoming doubt, criticism, and fear when chasing big dreams The role of grit, hard work, and environment in achieving success Her life-changing motorcycle accident and the long road to recovery How gratitude, connection, and joy create sustainable success in business and life Top 3 Takeaways Grit alone isn’t enough—pairing hard work with the right relationships and environment is what creates true resilience. Practicing daily gratitude can completely shift your mindset and help you navigate even the toughest circumstances. Success is more sustainable when you intentionally cultivate joy along the journey, not just at the destination. Notable Quotes "Pain pushed me until purpose pulled me." "Grit without connection feels like resistance." "It’s not your circumstances that shape you—it’s how you view them." Connect with Amberly Lago: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation Other: https://amberlylago.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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