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Episode Notes
In the season premiere of Straight to Why's second season, Amanda turns the questions on herself. After a season spent exploring the motivations of extraordinary people, she trades places with her guests as longtime colleagues Zak Harvey and Sonya Banerjee interview her about the experiences, relationships, and defining moments that have shaped her life and career. From nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs, the New York Stock Exchange, and Intercontinental Exchange to building an entrepreneurial career and launching Straight to Why, Amanda reflects on the curiosity that has guided her, the evolution of her confidence, and the importance of trusting her own voice.
Together, they explore the lessons of leadership, the power of advocacy, the realities of building something new, and why curiosity matters more than fitting into a predetermined category. Amanda also shares the personal meaning behind her ambition to “break the algorithm” and her desire to use strength and influence in service of others. It's an honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, family, and what it means to use the sledgehammer for good.
Amanda Hindlian
Amanda Hindlian is the host of Straight to Why and the founder of Hindlian Advisory. She spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs, the New York Stock Exchange, and Intercontinental Exchange. Today she advises alternative asset managers across private equity, credit, and real estate, as well as leading consulting firms.