Amie Lewis is a Senior Program Officer at the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), where she leads global initiatives advancing gender equity in judicial systems across the Global South. Sitting at the intersection of law, feminism, and international development, Amie works with partners in over 100 countries to create more inclusive, representative, and equitable justice systems—helping more women not only enter the judiciary, but rise and lead within it.

In this episode, Amie shares her journey from growing up in a rural community to working on global gender equity initiatives—and the inner work it took to fully step into her voice. As a recent graduate of The Unleash Program, she opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating male-dominated spaces, and learning to advocate not just for others—but for herself.

Through powerful storytelling, Amie reveals how community, clarity, and confidence transformed the way she shows up, communicates her value, and claims her place on the global stage—from sharing her voice more openly to being recognized for her work and perspective.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Meet Amie Lewis: From South Korea to global justice work
01:00 – Using your voice for others vs. yourself
02:00 – Finding confidence in supportive environments
03:00 – Why workplace culture impacts your ability to advocate
04:00 – The power of women’s communities and shared confidence
05:00 – Seeing your value through other people’s eyes
07:00 – What Amie actually does: advancing women in law globally
09:00 – Real initiatives: Philippines, Nigeria, South Africa
13:00 – Why gender equity benefits entire communities
15:00 – Feminist leadership and male allyship
17:00 – From rural beginnings to global leadership
20:00 – Breaking norms and questioning expectations early on
25:00 – The turning point: taking bold risks early in life
29:00 – Why taking risks becomes easier over time
33:00 – Finding your voice on LinkedIn and owning your story
37:00 – The power of sharing your story publicly
41:00 – Final advice: your story matters—tell it anyway

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CONNECT WITH AMIE
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amienl/

CONNECT WITH PRIYA
🌐 Website: https://priyasam.com/
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PriyaSam
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasam/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyasam
👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priyassam/

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