Dr. Amy Leis: The Power of Saying Yes

From reading books at bars to becoming a nationally ranked ballroom dancer, Dr. Amy Leis has built her extraordinary life and career on one simple mantra: “Keep Saying Yes.”

A PhD in educational psychology who became a financial advisor, Amy now runs two businesses—Juno Wealth Management and a study-skills coaching practice—while teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others to invest in themselves. A cancer survivor, certified hypnotist, and life long learner, she shares how curiosity, courage, and a growth mindset shaped every chapter of her life.

This high energy conversation radiates with humor, honesty, and heart. Amy reminds us that success isn’t just about achievement; it’s about joy, gratitude, and designing a life that fits who you are—one that lets you keep dancing, both literally and figuratively.

Episode Highlights

• Grew up a self-described “library kid” who loved learning—and turned that passion into a life of teaching, coaching, and advising.
• Discovered financial planning after training other advisors and “just kept saying yes” to new opportunities.
• After being diagnosed with ADHD in her twenties, Amy learned to give herself grace and build systems that help her thrive—leaning on support, focusing on her strengths, and showing up as her best self.
• Balances dual careers: wealth management and coaching for students with ADHD, test anxiety, or neurodivergence.
• Survived breast cancer and found healing through ballroom dancing—now competing nationwide.
• Practices fierce self-investment: hiring help, delegating, and leaning on her “village” to focus on her strengths.
• Creates space for growth and reflection with her annual birthday retreat—a personal strategy day for goal-setting and gratitude.
• Champions women in finance and beyond to trust themselves, take risks, and invest in their own development.
• Defines success not by work-life balance, but by purpose, joy, and presence.