Amy Downs

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Bio

In 1995, Amy Downs was one of the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble following the Oklahoma City bombing which killed 168 people including 18 of her 33 co-workers at the Federal Employees Credit Union.

Embracing her second chance at life, Amy launched a campaign of self- improvement and empowerment. She went from a 355-pound couch potato to completing a Full Ironman Triathlon. From flunking out of math class to earning her master’s degree in Business Administration. From a teller to CEO of the same
credit union nearly destroyed in the bombing.

Amy is now a full time speaker and author of Hope is a Verb, which is available on Amazon. Most recently, Amy was featured in two documentaries produced by National Geographic and Netflix.

Speaking Topic

Hope is a Verb

The "Hope is a Verb" keynote draws from Amy Downs' incredible journey from surviving the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing to transforming her life in the face of profound adversity. Amy's story, marked by resilience, reinvention, and triumph, empowers audiences to move beyond passive hope, embracing hope as an active force for personal and professional growth. Her insights on this topic inspire listeners to take decisive steps toward positive change, encouraging them to transform setbacks into powerful comebacks that drive lasting impact.

Audiences will learn how to:

Embrace Active Hope: Understand hope as a driving force that fuels action and propels meaningful change.
Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Shift perspective to find opportunities within challenges and inspire those around you.
Transform Trials into Triumphs: Discover practical steps to turn obstacles into pathways toward personal and professional success.