Building a Cannabis Payment Empire While Raising 3 Kids with Aubrey Amatelli

Have you ever thought about what it takes to build a thriving business in one of the most highly regulated industries out there? The cannabis and alternative medicine payment space is full of obstacles—uncertain legal status, complex rules that change from state to state, and the challenge of building trust in a market where so many are just starting out.  Today’s guest, Aubrey Amatelli, is the founder and CEO of Payrio. With a decade at JP Morgan and a passion for alternative medicine, Aubrey brings unique insights on how she combined her fintech expertise with her love for wellness to create real impact.  We’ll talk about how she broke into the market, navigated regulations, and built a business around community and resilience. Expect honest stories, practical advice, and inspiration for anyone tackling big challenges as a leader. -------------- DISCLAIMER: This podcast is sponsored by AskYvi.com. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. -------------- 🌟Meet Aubrey Amatelli Website: www.payrio.co Blogpost: www.payrio.co/blog Instagram: www.instagram.com/payrio_hq LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aubreyamatelli -------------- 🌟Connect with Yvi https://instagram.com/askyvi https://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/ -------------- 🏆 Highlights 🏆 00:00 | Introduction 01:50 | Meet Aubrey: Founder of PayRio 05:00 | JP Morgan Experience Meets Cannabis Payments 07:42 | Navigating Complex Cannabis Regulations 11:01 | Balancing Single Motherhood and CEO Life 12:22 | Mental Health, Ketamine Therapy, and Ayahuasca 15:28 | Letting Go and Empowering the Team 17:27 | Startup Challenges in Fintech and Cannabi 20:26 | Tips for Building Trust in Regulated Markets 23:55 | Future of PayRio: Nonprofit, Tech, and Legalization -------------- powered by ecamm: https://askyvi.tips/ecamm and Transistor.fm :  https://askyvi.tips/transistorfm -------------- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsALeader Subscribe to Podcast: https://askyvi.tips/podcast Apply to be a guest: https://askyvi.tips/SIALApplication