SE01EP15 - From $5 Intern to 26 Years as a CEO: Amy Power’s Journey to Financial Independence

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Money Girl Podcast, Josette sits down with Amy Power, founder of The Power Group, to share her incredible journey from a $5/hour internship to running a thriving PR agency for over two decades.Amy opens up about:✨ Taking bold chances—like saying “yes” to her first client while in the hospital delivering her son.✨ Building a business as a woman in a male-dominated industry, despite receiving discouraging advice.✨ Defining what financial independence really looks like—and why it’s always a work in progress.✨ The importance of making friends with your numbers (even if you think you’re “not good at math”).✨ Why courage, intentionality, and community are essential for women creating their own wealth and independence.💡 Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a woman ready to claim financial freedom, or simply someone who loves stories of grit and growth, this conversation will leave you inspired to take bold action in your own life.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share so more women can step into their financial power.#FinancialIndependence #WomenEntrepreneurs #MoneyConfidence #PRLeadership #EmpoweredMoneyGirlAmy can be reached on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypowerpr I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast teamConnect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccessThe Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.