Angie Banicki | Episode 035
Build Your Intuition & Business with Tarot Reader Angie Banicki
Leading with Intuition: Building a Soulful Business with Angie Banicki
How Tarot, Music, and Self-Discovery Can Transform the Entrepreneurial Journey
Stepping into the world of entrepreneurship often means walking an uncharted path, guided by little more than a persistent gut feeling and a vision not everyone can see. On a recent episode of The Dean’s List, host Alison Dean welcomed intuitive tarot reader Angie Banicki, whose journey from high-powered entertainment PR to a thriving, spirit-led business presents a masterclass in trusting your inner compass—and leading with soul.
From PR Hustle to Tarot Transformation
As Alison Dean introduced, Angie Banicki didn’t leap from boardrooms to tarot salons overnight. The process was gradual, marked by persistent dreams, the gift of tarot cards at age 33, and an undeniable call to seek more joy and growth in her life. Angie Banicki recounted working both jobs simultaneously, reading tarot for friends and clients for free while still consulting in PR. Eventually, the satisfaction she gained from helping others through tarot eclipsed any conventional metric of success: “I would sit with someone and do a reading and be like, this is all I want to do… my soul feels so happy, and I don’t know how I'm gonna pay my bills, but I can’t not do this” 09:09.
For those contemplating radical career shifts, Angie Banicki emphasized that fulfillment doesn’t always arrive immediately. Sometimes it requires patience, a willingness to sit with discomfort, and the courage to shed what looks good on paper for what feels right in your bones.
Grappling with Skepticism and Self-Doubt
Pioneering a spiritual business before it became “trendy” wasn’t easy. Thirteen years ago, tarot was still relegated to fringe spaces, and Angie Banicki faced skepticism not just from outsiders, but from those closest to her. “How are you going from what’s cool to… this is weird?” she recalled being asked 12:01.
What quieted that noise? The feedback from her sessions. After every reading, people would want to share her contact or refer their friends, validation that went deeper than social approval or industry trends. Angie Banicki’s ability to combine intuition, tarot, and heartfelt service rapidly expanded her client base, proof that true alignment is magnetic, even in uncharted territory.
The Therapeutic Side of Intuitive Work
Running her own business, Angie Banicki discovered a new dimension to her work: intuitive readings are often part wisdom-exchange, part therapy. Learning to listen, adjust, and offer the support her clients truly needed became central. “It’s being what the person needs,” she explained 15:33, noting how flexibility and empathy often supersede the desire to simply be right or prescriptive.
She also highlighted how the process of reading for others forced her constant personal growth: “It forces me to have to try to be the best version of myself. It’s not always comfortable or fun, but the rewards are amazing” 17:54. The act of supporting others often led to personal revelations, as channeling wisdom for clients would sometimes illuminate lessons she needed to hear as well.
Music, Magic, and Everyday Signs
A signature of Angie Banicki’s readings is her integration of music as a channel for intuition. Stories of songs that seemed to mirror the exact emotions, questions, or circumstances at hand—whether a laugh-inducing goodbye or a timely call for courage—peppered the conversation. “It just makes life so much more fun,” she said, describing how music serves as an additional guide, opening hearts and drawing unexpected connections 25:13.
Beyond tarot and playlists, Angie Banicki champions paying attention to everyday signs: a spider appearing (wisdom!), a phrase from a friend, a sudden song lyric. She encourages others to see magic in the mundane, choosing, as she puts it, “magic over fear” 45:53.
Collective Wisdom and Advice for Entrepreneurs
Looking at the current moment, Angie Banicki sees 2025 as a time for “clearing the past to welcome in the new,” urging entrepreneurs not to be discouraged by slow progress or roadblocks 46:29. This is a season for building inner strength and bold anticipation.
Her advice: “Follow the signs… Take the risk or run with it. There’s something about being patient, but knowing when to act, that feels important” 39:55.
Closing Thoughts: Living the Questions
In a world chasing certainty and instant answers, Angie Banicki’s journey is a testament to living the questions—trusting that intuition, openness, and a little bit of magic will lead the way. For anyone building something new, her blend of wisdom, humility, and soul offers not just inspiration, but practical tools for listening, nurturing, and growing from within.
Embrace the signs. Lead with your soul. The rewards, as Angie Banicki sees daily, are worth it.
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Instagram: @angiebanicki
Website: https://www.angiebanicki.com/
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