Most people take the check. Mark Wahlberg didn’t — and walked away with $200 million instead. In this episode of Amanda’s Playbook, I’m breaking down one of the smartest plays in the game — and why it has nothing to do with acting and everything to do with how you use your influence. It’s not…

“The most dangerous person in your business isn’t your competitor. It’s the friend who never challenges your thinking.” In this episode, I share why conflict is the exact friction you need to sharpen your thinking, elevate your strategy, and build genuine influence. We’ll cover: ✔️ The mindset shift that helped me stop fearing critique ✔️…

We’ve all been told to “network.” To ask for the job. Pitch ourselves. Wait for the invite. But what if the real power lies in flipping that script? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that completely shifted how I think about building influence, relationships, and opportunity. It starts with one book, a bold…

Two people. Same income. Same education. Same lifestyle. Only one of them will buy from you. This is the fatal flaw in marketing today: we’re still defining audiences by who they appear to be instead of what they actually need. In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why demographic targeting is misleading ✅ The rise…

Everyone keeps talking about empathy like it’s the golden key to influence. And they’re not wrong — but they’re not quite right either. Empathy isn’t dumping your trauma on the table and calling it connection. Real empathy — the kind that moves people and builds brands — is presence. It’s making space. It’s being so…

In this week’s video, we explore why even the most prestigious and established brands are struggling to maintain their edge in an ever-changing market. Elite brands once relied on their name, exclusivity, and reputation—but in today’s world, that’s no longer enough. People are looking for more than just a product; they want to connect with…

I didn’t have a budget. Or connections. Or even a fully-formed plan. What I did have was an idea—and a camera in the corner of a one-bedroom apartment. This episode unpacks a defining moment from my early YouTube days: how I went from filming solo workouts in my NYC apartment to partnering with one of…

I didn’t set out to disrupt how we measure influence—but that’s exactly what happened. When I launched this community experiment, I wasn’t just testing engagement. I was testing a principle I’ve spent years exploring: real influence isn’t about followers or flashy credentials—it’s about meaningful connection and lasting impact. And you proved it beautifully. Our experiment…

Nothing teaches you the power of influence more than when you don’t have it. This realization didn’t come from books or experts—it emerged from those humbling moments when visibility didn’t translate to impact. I’ve spent years navigating the tension between what we’re told influence is and what actually moves people to action. What I’ve discovered…

What happens when achievement becomes the very thing stopping you from growing? After my recent Amanda’s Playbook launch event, I received this refreshingly direct feedback: “Great event, but I’m still not entirely sure what Amanda’s Playbook is all about.” The truth? The ambiguity isn’t a failure—it’s intentional. In this episode, I reveal: -Why established success…