Reimagining Wine: From Intuition to Innovation with Visionary Leadership
Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Amanda Thomson, CEO and Founder of B Corp Certified Noughty, to explore how intuition, visionary thinking, and authentic curiosity can transform not just an industry—but your entire approach to entrepreneurial leadership and purpose-driven innovation.
In This Episode:
✨ Why trusting your intuition before having data can lead to breakthrough success
✨ How visionary thinking helps you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship
✨ The power of childlike curiosity in creating authentic connection and continuous learning
✨ Why energy management and how you show up directly impacts business outcomes
✨ How to align your intuition, vision, and purpose for lasting impact and legacy
Key Takeaways:
📌 Entrepreneurship requires trusting your gut before the data confirms your hypothesis
📌 Visionary leaders see the "arch" or "rainbow" they're climbing toward—and never lose sight of it
📌 Curiosity creates connection—asking questions is more powerful than having all the answers
📌 Building the right team means recognizing your knowledge gaps and hiring experts
📌 Energy is transferable—positive presence creates positive business outcomes
📌 Self-awareness accelerates growth—understanding you're a visionary helps you build strategically
📌 Entrepreneurship is "an MBA on acid"—you learn more by doing than formal education alone
Memorable Quotes:
"There were millions of wine drinkers like me who stay in our lane and leave celebrations early because we just switch to water. There was nothing for me to drink." – Amanda Thomson
"Being a founder and growing an entrepreneurial business is like an MBA on acid." – Amanda Thomson
"I am a visionary entrepreneur. I've always seen the macro—the arch, the rainbow I am climbing to. The vision has never wavered." – Amanda Thomson
"Curiosity can be hugely underrated in life. The more we know, we think we ask fewer questions. I would argue the opposite is true." – Amanda Thomson
Perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, and visionary leaders who want to build mission-driven businesses through intuition, authentic curiosity, and purpose-driven innovation.
Connect with Amanda:
🌐 noughtyaf.com (that's Noughty with an O!)
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💼 B Corp Certified
📱 @NoughtyAF on all social platforms
Connect with Julie:
🌐 julieriga.com/getready
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