Secrets To Abundant Living

As the year winds down, Amy Sylvis invites listeners into a quieter, more honest way of reflecting on the past and setting intentions for the year ahead. Rather than defaulting to the familiar pressure of "more, faster, bigger," this episode challenges the cultural obsession with constant expansion and offers a different framework for 2026: better. Through deeply personal stories about health, res...

What does it truly mean to live abundantly when your work carries both responsibility and impact? In this meaningful conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, a nationally recognized physician-scientist, tenured professor of medicine and pediatrics at National Jewish Health, and a leading voice in cystic fibrosis research and health equity. As co-director of the Adult Cys...

True abundance often comes down to freedom: the freedom to choose how you spend your time, where you live, and who you build your life with. In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to invest calmly and confidently, especially in hands-off opportunities like real estate syndications. Using real examples from active deals, Amy walks listeners through the behin...

Alan Underwood's life today is filled with purpose, service, family, and abundance, yet the road that brought him here was marked by profound loss, identity collapse, and a moment when he questioned whether life was worth continuing. In this deeply moving conversation, Alan opens up about losing multiple family members in a short span of time, walking away from a thriving business, and finding him...

In this heartfelt and perspective-shifting conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with financial planner and former global CFO Jay Ding to explore how abundance is created through awareness, intention, and courageous decision-making. From his upbringing in Taiwan to arriving in rural Missouri as a teen exchange student, from climbing the corporate banking ladder to intentionally pivoting into a meanin...

In this cozy solo episode, Amy Sylvis takes listeners behind the scenes of real estate syndications—what they are, how they work, and why they may (or may not) be the right vehicle for hands-off income. Speaking candidly from her rainy Los Angeles afternoon, Amy breaks down the structure, benefits, and realities of passive investing through syndications, sharing both her decade-long experience as...

In this powerful episode, Amy sits down with founder and first-generation immigrant Teresa Ge, whose journey from sudden illness to entrepreneurial purpose reveals what it truly means to live abundantly. Teresa shares her deeply personal story of being misdiagnosed, bedridden, and told she would enter early menopause, only to rebuild her health through her family's traditional Chinese medicine roo...

What does financial freedom really mean, and how do you know when you have reached it? In this inspiring solo episode, Amy Sylvis, founder and CEO of Sylvis Capital, explains the concept of your Freedom Number—the point at which your monthly passive income exceeds your monthly expenses. She demonstrates how shifting your focus from saving to generating cash flow can significantly alter your relati...

Abundance isn't about adding more—it's about creating space for what truly matters. In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Tammy Sutton, Managing Partner at Quattro Capital, to explore how a former teacher and paralegal transformed her life by saying no to burnout and embracing freedom. Tammy shares how courage, mindset shifts, and faith helped her embrace new beginnings and unc...

When the U.S. national debt grows by $2 trillion a year, what can everyday investors do to protect their wealth? In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis, founder and CEO of Sylvis Capital, unpacks the hard truths behind inflation, government spending, and monetary policy. Drawing from history, she shares how individuals can safeguard their purchasing power through tangible assets like gold, silver, and r...

What happens when curiosity meets courage? In this inspiring conversation, Amy Sylvis reconnects with her former USC professor, Dr. Paul Frommer,  linguist, educator, and creator of the Na'vi language for Avatar. From astrophysics to the Peace Corps to Hollywood, Dr. Frommer's story is one of bold pivots, lifelong learning, and a deep sense of purpose. He shares lessons from his global journey, te...

In this episode of the Secrets to Abundant Living Podcast, hosted by Amy Sylvis, learn the essential five-step roadmap to generating hands-off income. Amy shares her personal journey of living with cystic fibrosis and the freedom that passive income affords her. Delve into how to clarify your 'why' and end goal, audit your current assets, choose a suitable strategy, educate yourself, and take acti...

The barriers keeping us from abundance often aren't external; they're deeply ingrained beliefs hidden in our subconscious. In this transformative conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Calvin Correli, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Simplero,  to explore the concept of "mind bugs," the invisible narratives that quietly shape our lives. Calvin shares how reprogramming your "human operating sys...

How do you turn life's hardest blows into the foundation for gratitude, strength, and abundance? Former USC and NFL athlete Marvin Powell III opens up about carrying forward his father's legacy, overcoming personal trauma, and redefining success beyond the game. He shares how emotional intelligence and perspective transform setbacks into opportunities, and how he's raising his children to measure...

What happens if the U.S. dollar loses its dominance on the world stage? In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis breaks down the history of the dollar as the world's reserve currency, what shifting global reserves mean for everyday Americans, and why diversification matters now more than ever. With clarity and warmth, Amy unpacks the complex monetary history, from Bretton Woods to Nixon's decision to take...

Are you confident your financial advisor is truly working in your best interest, or are hidden incentives shaping the advice you receive? In this solo episode of Secrets to Abundant Living, Amy Sylvis unpacks the five essential questions you must ask your financial advisor to ensure alignment with your goals, risk tolerance, and long-term vision.  From understanding compensation structures to clar...

What does it really mean to live rationally? For Dr. Jorgen Harris, professor of economics at Occidental College, it's not just about maximizing dollars; it's about making choices that align with your values and create sustainable abundance. In this inspiring conversation with host Amy Sylvis, Dr. Harris shares how economics can be a practical tool for navigating life's tradeoffs, from balancing c...

What happens when a powerhouse woman combines mindset, mission, and real estate investing? You get Dr. Erin Hudson. In this inspiring episode, host Amy Sylvis sits down with her business partner and friend to uncover the real story behind their $80M+ in real estate, Erin's transformation from chiropractor to real estate mogul, and how one emotional moment on stage turned into a game-changing busin...

What if the most important financial decision you ever make is the one you're told not to? In this episode of Secrets to Abundant Living, Amy Sylvis sits down with Pia McFarland, Sales Director and GM at MCI Miritz Citrus Intercontinental LLC, to unpack what it really means to build an abundant life from scratch. A Colgate grad with no formal finance background, no family safety net, and no inheri...

Are you missing the most overlooked way to build real wealth in real estate? In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis unpacks a powerful shift in tax law that has real estate investors buzzing: the return of 100% bonus depreciation through 2029. Amy breaks down what bonus depreciation is, why it matters for both active and passive investors, and how it can dramatically reduce your tax bill, without the st...

How do you measure success by what you've achieved, or by who you've become in the process? In this inspiring episode of Secrets to Abundant Living, Amy Sylvis is joined by Tyler Chesser, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of CF Capital, for a rich conversation about mindset, identity, and the real definition of abundance. Tyler shares how shifting from a scarcity-driven, survivali...

What if the path to abundance was paved not with wealth, but with resilience, reinvention, and relentless love for others? In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Amy Sylvis sits down with educator, prison reformer, and world traveler Dr. Lincoln Johnson, a man who transformed his life and the lives of countless others through empathy, perseverance, and purpose. From growing up in Compton to...

What do you do when your body sends you a signal you weren't prepared for? In this deeply personal solo episode, Amy Sylvis shares her recent health scare, a surprise breast lump discovered amidst California wildfires, and how she turned fear into clarity. Through vulnerability and wisdom gained from years of managing cystic fibrosis, Amy opens up about how she navigated the unknown with purpose,...

What if success isn't about climbing the corporate ladder, but about having the courage to choose yourself? Jennifer Boicic spent 17 years following the path she was taught to admire: top degrees, a thriving tech career, and leadership roles in Silicon Valley. But something deeper called her, a vision of living abroad, reclaiming her time, and rediscovering purpose outside the job title. In this c...

In this episode of the Secrets to Abundant Living Podcast, host Amy Sylvis explores the nuances of commercial real estate investing, discussing how investors have more control over property appreciation compared to single-family homes. Amy debunks two prevalent myths: the idea that housing prices won't rise, making it a bad time to invest, and the belief that high interest rates deter investment i...