Mindful Hustle: Scaling Cannabis Fintech While Raising 3 Kids | Aubrey Amatelli

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Aubrey Amatelli, the powerhouse founder and CEO of PayRio, the first payments platform dedicated to the cannabis and alternative medicine space. Aubrey unpacks how she scaled her company to profitability in under a year—all while being a single mom of three.

We explore her unique practices of mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude that ground her in one of the most volatile industries. She opens up about burnout, using ketamine-assisted therapy, and the mindset shifts that help her lead with both resilience and clarity. If you're a founder, working parent, or entrepreneur chasing sustainability in your hustle—this is your blueprint.

About the Guest:Aubrey Amatelli is the Founder and CEO of PayRio, a pioneering cannabis fintech company. After a successful decade at JP Morgan, Aubrey broke through industry norms to build a profitable, mission-driven company—all while raising three kids. She's a vocal advocate for mindfulness, mental health, and alternative medicine in leadership.

Key Takeaways :

• Mindfulness is a non-negotiable: Aubrey begins each day with meditation and a gratitude podcast during her commute, helping her stay centered despite her demanding schedule.

• Burnout doesn’t build legacy: Aubrey shares how skipping her morning practices causes anxiety, highlighting how crucial presence is for mental stability and leadership.

• Profit and purpose can coexist: As a single mom and founder, she grew PayRio into a profitable business in under a year by leading with both grit and groundedness.

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy: Aubrey openly discusses how ketamine therapy and regular mental health check-ins have helped her maintain mental strength during high-growth phases.

• Resilience = preparation + perspective: Her athlete background shaped her hard work ethic, while her mindset shift toward staying in the “eternal now” helps her manage uncertainty.

Connect with the Guest:

• Website: www.payrio.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payrio_hq/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/payrio/

• Book a meeting directly via her site

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