We were lucky to catch up with Amber Burnett recently and have shared our conversation below.

Amber , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?

Over the years, I took a lot of risks. The kind that in hindsight were quietly preparing me for the biggest one: leaving my job and fully committing to building my business. Why? Because wellness coaching, creating group experiences, and supporting women through connection and healing brought me joy—the kind I didn’t feel anywhere else. But as long as I kept treating it like a side project, it stayed just that… a part-time passion, not my full-time purpose.
For months, fear took over.
“What about your 401K?”
“What about your benefits?”
“Are you even ready?”
“Do you really know what you’re doing?”
Then one night, about four years ago, I was hosting a full moon yoga event. Afterward, I sat with a good friend, reflecting. I told her how I was still clinging to my job like a safety net—waiting for the “perfect” moment to leave (which, let’s be honest, never actually comes).
Everything I wanted was right in front of me… and yet I was afraid to make a “bad decision.” That’s when she looked at me and simply asked, “When are you going to just do it?” That question cracked something open. In that moment, I felt seen. Like my dream wasn’t crazy. Like this risk was worth taking.
Because the real risk? Was staying stuck. Was holding myself back from my version of success.
So I jumped. And I’m forever grateful I did. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Amber , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m a recovering perfectionist and ex-hustle culture girl who loves hiking, supporting small businesses, and empowering women.
There was a time when I kept shrinking to fit into relationships, careers, and roles that weren’t meant for me. I walked on eggshells to avoid conflict. I believed softness was weakness. That in order to be strong, I had to hold it all in, push through, and keep proving my worth—as long as everyone else was happy.
But underneath it all, I was abandoning myself.
After an emotionally abusive relationship, I hit rock bottom. My nervous system was fried, my sense of self was blurred, and I kept asking, “Why did I tolerate so much?” That moment of unraveling led me to reconnect with a lifelong passion I’d always carried: wellness.
I’d always loved learning about nutrition and health—but something always felt missing in the mainstream wellness space. So much of it focused on what we do (eat, move, accomplish), but rarely touched on how we feel or what we need on a soul level. I realized that most women are struggling, not because they don’t know what’s “healthy,” but because they’re deeply disconnected from themselves.
That realization became the foundation for my work.
Today, I help women reconnect with themselves and take gentle but powerful steps toward a life that actually feels good to live. I offer wellness coaching, yoga, journaling practices, group experiences, and retreats where we blend self-awareness, nervous system support, and soul-deep nourishment.
What sets me apart in the wellness space is this: I’m not here to push perfection. I’m here to support presence. This work isn’t about becoming someone else or “fixing” anything—it’s about remembering who you already are underneath the noise of societal expectations.
The thing I’m most proud of? Creating safe spaces where women can finally exhale. Where they can laugh, cry, get real, and reclaim their power, without guilt.
Because when you have a strong relationship with yourself, you can’t lose yourself in relationships, careers, or chaos. Your health, your life, your power, it’s intuitively yours.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

The most impactful pivot that comes to mind happened in 2012.
I was asked to interview for an assistant management position in New York with the company I was working for at the time. At first, I laughed because I had zero interest in living in NYC. Big city life? Fast pace? Big expectations? I was certain that wasn’t for me.
But after some long, honest conversations (and not wanting to dismiss an opportunity just because it felt scary), I decided to go through with the interview. My mindset? Heavy on imposter syndrome. I told myself I probably wouldn’t get the job anyway—but at least the interview experience would be good practice.
Three interviews later… I was offered the job. Pivot.
That’s when I realized the universe has a wicked sense of humor.
I was excited, shocked, and absolutely panicking inside. How was I going to move to New York? Work on Fifth Avenue? Was this really happening?
Looking back, this part of my story is a reminder that we truly never know what’s possible if we don’t try. My time in New York ended up being one of the most special seasons of my life. I met incredible people, made memories I’ll never forget, and was eventually promoted to manage my own store in California.
Oh, and while I was living in NYC? I signed up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Not because I wanted to teach. I told myself, “This is just for my personal practice.” “I could never get up and teach in front of people.”
Pivot. I fell in love with what I was learning—how the practice connected mind, body, and breath in a way I’d never experienced before. And even though the idea of teaching scared me, I knew I had to share it. It felt too powerful not to. Fast-forward to today, I’ve been teaching yoga for 11 years. And I wouldn’t change it for the world. This chapter taught me a lot about starting over, being open to what’s unfolding, and learning to trust myself more than my fear.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

My productivity does not reflect my value. For so long, I measured my worth by how much I could do, achieve, or handle without breaking. The societal pressure to always be productive had me stuck in a cycle of doing more to feel enough. My schedule was packed, my boundaries didn’t exist, and I knew burnout far too well.
It came to a point I had to ask myself: What am I chasing, and who am I doing it for?
The truth is: If I didn’t connect with my values, I’d keep living out someone else’s version of “success.”
If I didn’t trust my intuition, I’d keep second-guessing myself. When I began studying to become a wellness coach, I was introduced to a more well rounded view of wellness. One that went far beyond green smoothies and gym time. It invited me to consider all the areas of life: relationships, career, creativity, community, joy, rest. And that changed everything. It helped me notice which areas of my life were deeply undernourished. I began setting boundaries, staying true to my values, and slowly shifting my habits to make space for rest. Not as a reward, but as a necessity.
I started scheduling one day a week to hike or do something just for me. That “no matter what” time became sacred. And ironically? It made me more focused, more energized, and more creative in everything else. Now I know: Rest is productive. Play is powerful. Recharging is essential. It’s beautiful to witness how filling our own cup ripples out into every part of our wellness, and our life.

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