Secrets To Abundant Living

What happens when the life you built crumbles, but grace gives you a second chance?

In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with Kevin Petersen, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Peterson Family Counseling. From faking his USC graduation to rebuilding his life through recovery, faith, and service, Kevin’s journey is a testament to resilience and redemption. He shares candi...

The Federal Reserve just announced its first interest rate cut in over a year, and investors everywhere are asking: What does this mean for the economy and for us? In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis breaks down the ripple effects of this 25-basis-point move, what it signals for the markets, how it impacts commercial real estate, and where opportunities may lie. From jobs data revisions to asset inflation, Amy provides practical insig...

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 system” unlocks freedom, abundance, an...

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 greatness by the lives they impact.

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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 the dollar off gold, and makes...

What does it look like to leap from the corner office to the classroom, and from theory to real-world wisdom? In this inspiring conversation, Amy Sylvis sits down with James G. Ellis, former Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business, award-winning professor, and seasoned entrepreneur. Jim reflects on his extraordinary career across retail, entrepreneurship, and academia, sharing lessons on passion, servant leadership, and why rel...

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 clarifying what “diversification” really...

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 career ambitions with personal joy t...

How much of your financial future is shaped not by what you earn — but by what you keep?

Brandon Hall, CPA, national speaker, and Founder & Managing Partner of Hall CPA PLLC (The Real Estate CPA), works with real estate investors, syndicates, and private equity funds to optimize tax positions and streamline accounting. Drawing on his experience at Pricewaterhouse-Coopers and Ernst & Young, and having built his own 25-unit po...

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 business partnership.

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Could your biggest tax break be hiding inside your real estate investment?

This week on Secrets to Abundant Living, we're bringing you the replay of a high-impact webinar that’s too valuable not to share. Host Amy Sylvis is joined by CPA and cost segregation expert Ari Lasky to break down the tax strategy every savvy investor should understand: cost segregation, especially now that 100% bonus depreciation is back under the newly...

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 inherited wealth, Pia has built a life...

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 stress of a 1031 exchange. 

Using a re...

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, survivalist perspective to a conscious, purpo...

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 working with the most underserved s...

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, courage, and a practical abundance ...

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 candid conversation, Jennifer ope...

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 in commercial real estate. Through p...

What if true wealth isn’t what you accumulate, but what you let go of?

Garrett Gunderson, author, comedian, and financial philosopher, opens up like never before. From rewriting bestsellers to walking away from seven-figure contracts, he shares how shedding ego, redefining failure, and choosing authenticity over appearances transformed his life and legacy. This is a conversation about more than money. It’s about purpose, presence, a...