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February 17, 2025 36 mins

Welcome to Episode 20!

In this episode, Faithann talks with her special guest, Amy Thurman. Amy is a best-selling author, speaker, and transformation coach who helps people live more authentically and overcome fear. She also shares her personal journey of recovering from a traumatic neck injury.

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How Faithann and Amy Met

  • Faithann and Amy met at a networking event.
  • Faithann reached out to Amy before the event, making her feel welcomed.
  • A great tip for networking leaders: Send a message to new attendees to make them feel comfortable before they arrive!

Amy’s Inspiring Story

  • Amy lived with an undetected broken neck for six months.
  • She turned her trauma into a message of empowerment.
  • She wrote her book Finding My Hero Within to share her journey from pain to strength.
  • She chose to publish her book on the anniversary of her accident to change the way she saw that day—from tragedy to victory.

Helping People Find Their Authentic Self

  • Amy teaches people how to be their true selves.
  • When you are authentic, life flows more easily, and you don’t have to try so hard to find joy and purpose.
  • Her work helps people improve their relationships, careers, and overall happiness.

Making a Stronger Elevator Pitch

  • Instead of just saying what you do, describe the kind of person you help.
  • Use clear examples to make it easy for others to refer you to the right people.
  • For example, Amy helps people who feel stuck in their roles and want to discover who they truly are.

Final Thoughts

  • If you want to improve your elevator pitch, focus on who you help and how you help them.
  • If you want to read Amy’s book, you can find it on Amazon and her website.
  • Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe for more great networking tips!

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