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Annie Unleashed – From Financial Crisis to Empowerment

Guest: Annie Izmirliyan, CFP, Coach, Speaker & CEO

Episode Summary

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Annie Izmirliyan—a Certified Financial Planner, entrepreneur, professor, coach, and speaker—who opens up about a deeply personal life transformation. After discovering a devastating betrayal in her marriage, Annie found herself spiraling emotionally and financially. Despite being a top financial expert, she realized she hadn't been applying her own advice at home—placing love before logic and loyalty before self-protection.

That moment became the catalyst for an incredible transformation. Annie rebuilt her finances, her health, her career, and her sense of self. Today, she empowers others—especially women—to trust their instincts, develop financial literacy, and build sustainable careers with less burnout and more fulfillment.

Annie’s story offers inspiration, grounded insights, and practical tools for anyone navigating personal upheaval, financial uncertainty, or career transition. Through her YouTube channel Annie Unleashed, classroom teachings, mentorship programs, and financial planning practice, Annie is a voice of empathy, empowerment, and actionable wisdom. She reminds us that even in our darkest moments, opportunities for growth, clarity, and purpose await.

What You'll Learn

• Annie’s raw story of rebuilding from emotional and financial devastation
• The link between financial literacy and emotional decision-making
• Why many advisors face burnout—and how Annie is changing that
• The importance of women understanding and managing wealth
• Why trusting your instincts is a critical form of self-leadership
• The neuroscience of money and how upbringing affects financial habits
• How Annie teaches financial planning through both data and humanity
• Why support systems and “multiple villages” are key to thriving
• Annie’s perspective on market volatility, value investing, and long-term planning
• Tips for living a fantastic life grounded in presence, trust, and community

Resources & Links

🔗 Website: www.annieizmirliyan.com

📺 YouTube: Annie Unleashed

💼 LinkedIn: Annie Izmirliyan

🌐 Dr. Lycka’s Website: www.drallenlycka.com

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BIO:

Annie is a CEO, Certified Financial Planner, Success Coach, Mentor, and sought-after Speaker who helps people make smart money decisions and supports financial advisors in building a business that actually feels good to run. She’s all about ditching the cookie-cutter approach—using behavioral finance, neuroscience, and instinctive strengths to help clients and advisors work in a way that fits them. Whether she’s guiding someone through a big financial decision or helping advisors attract the right clients without burning out, Annie keeps it real, practical, and always focused on making life easier.

Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnieUnleashed

Website: annieizmirliyan.com