126: {Interview} From Wall Street to Wardrobes with Amy Feldmier

05/13/25 • 26 min

Have you ever used style to transform your mindset, confidence and the way you present yourself? It is a powerful tool, especially when you have a big milestone coming up. When you feel good about the way that you look, there always is that extra bit of confidence or glow in your step.

In this conversation, Amy shares her unique journey from a corporate career on Wall Street to becoming a luxury personal stylist. She discusses the transformative power of style in her life and the lives of her clients, emphasizing the importance of overcoming mindset challenges and the value of networking. Amy highlights how her experiences have shaped her approach to styling, focusing on the deeper impact it has on confidence and personal growth.

takeaways

Amy transitioned from a corporate career to luxury personal styling.
Her corporate background gives her a unique perspective as a stylist.
Style served as a transformational tool in her life.
Overcoming mindset challenges is crucial for entrepreneurs.
Networking events can lead to significant opportunities.
She emphasizes the importance of taking action despite fear.
Her clients experience profound transformations through styling.
Style is about more than clothing; it's about personal growth.
Building a business requires overcoming self-doubt and fear.
Community and support are vital for entrepreneurial success.

You can connect more with Amy HERE or on IG @stylfwrd

Also, on LinkedIn HERE

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takeaways

Amy transitioned from a corporate career to luxury personal styling.
Her corporate background gives her a unique perspective as a stylist.
Style served as a transformational tool in her life.
Overcoming mindset challenges is crucial for entrepreneurs.
Networking events can lead to significant opportunities.
She emphasizes the importance of taking action despite fear.
Her clients experience profound transformations through styling.
Style is about more than clothing; it's about personal growth.
Building a business requires overcoming self-doubt and fear.
Community and support are vital for entrepreneurial success.

You can connect more with Amy HERE or on IG @stylfwrd

Also, on LinkedIn HERE

Thanks for listening!

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Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes going from working in corporate to entrepreneurship to community building? Well you are in for a treat with this one!

In this conversation, Jada Willis shares her entrepreneurial journey from leaving a corporate HR job to starting her own consulting firm, Willis HR, which she grew to a seven-figure business before selling it. She discusses the importance of community building, particularly through her Grow Forward Community for women, and emphasizes the significance of workplace culture and leadership in retaining employees. Jada also highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship and the need for support and mentorship for CEOs.

takeaways

In 2016, she left her six-figure corporate job to start Willis HR.
She grew my business to a seven-figure company and sold it in 2022.
She focuses on growth coaching for passionate leaders.
She helps leaders change people to evolve their culture.
She started the Grow Forward Community for professional women.
There was a gap in the market for hands-on HR consulting.
She built her business through speaking engagements and referrals.
Self-leadership is crucial for entrepreneurs.
Workplace culture impacts employee retention and growth.
Leaders need to appreciate employees on an individual level.

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The Feminine Founder - 126: {Interview} From Wall Street to Wardrobes with Amy Feldmier

Transcript

Caroline Pennington (00:01.697)
Welcome Amy.
Amy (00:03.49)
Thank you. I'm glad to be here today.
Caroline Pennington (00:06.989)
So you and I met at a live event last fall at She's Made for More in Fresno, California and have stayed in touch pretty closely since. And I feel like every time I talk with you or get to know more about you, I learn so much more. So tell me about where you are now and how did you get there?
Amy (00:24.652)
Yes, so I am a luxury personal stylist