AMY ON STAGE

KEYNOTE

Live like you mean it.

Most people wait for a big moment to change their life. For Amy, that moment was being buried alive.

A survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing, Amy went from a 355-pound teller to an IRONMAN triathlete and CEO…not through luck, but by taking one small step at a time.

In this unforgettable keynote, Amy shares the story behind her transformation and invites you to consider your own. With humor, grit, and hard-won wisdom, she’ll challenge you to stop waiting and start living like you mean it.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or like life is passing you by… this is the spark of hope you’ve been waiting for.

AUDIENCES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Embrace Active Hope: Use hope as fuel, not fantasy – and move from stuck to starting.

  • Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Shift your perspective to find opportunity in adversity.

  • Transform Trials into Triumphs: Take real, practical steps toward personal and professional breakthroughs.

Why Event Planners Love Working With Amy

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High-impact, heartfelt storytelling

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Inspires real change – not just a feel-good moment

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Sets the tone for the entire event

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Professional, easy to work with, and wildly relatable

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Audiences laugh, cry, and leave with a plan

Don’t just inspire your audience – move them to action. Bring Amy to your next event and watch the impact unfold.

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Perfect For

  • Leadership Conferences

  • Corporate & Association Events

  • Credit Unions & Financial Institutions

  • Women’s Empowerment Events

  • Healthcare, Education & Community Organizations

WATCH AMY’S TEDX TALK

How Hope Can Change Your Life

Whether you’re facing a major life change, wrestling with uncertainty, or simply looking for inspiration, this message is for you.

Ready to spark real change at your next event? Book Amy and give your audience a keynote they’ll never forget.

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  • “Amy was an absolute joy to have. Our Board loved her, and she was amazing on stage. Our attendees said she was possibly the best speaker we have had yet, and that says a lot.”

    Candice Otto, Event Planner and Founder

  • “You are such an amazing, wonderful woman who has overcome so much and you are truly an inspiration. Thank you for joining us and making the conference so special.”

    Jordan Inkley, Conference and Event Planner, Maine Credit Union League

  • “Thank you for everything. The conference was a great success, and your closing session was a big part!”

    Janelle Mullen, VP Member Engagement, Cooperative Credit Union Association

  • “Amy did great!”

    Cindy Parker, America’s Credit Unions

  • “Amy’s session was inspirational and thought provoking. The overwhelming feedback from our audience is that she made them feel as if there is nothing they can’t accomplish. We feel so honored to have had Amy at our event.”

    Shawn Premer, CUES Michigan Council Member

  • “The feedback from our audience surveys was so positive with regards to you and your story. Thank you again for saying YES to our event!”

    Debbie Holmes, Director, Regional People Partner, Texas Roadhouse