AKS and Associates, Founder of Fearlessly Facing Fifty™ PodcastCEO, AKS and Associates
Jan. 2020Ridgefield, CTAmy Schmidt is an award winning podcast host, best-selling author, TEDx Speaker, motivational speaker, and founder of the brand, Fearlessly Facing Fifty™ and Meant For More Events. She was recently nominated to the inaugural Forbes 50 over 50 list - highlighting women shattering age and gender norms. She launched her business and brand six months before turning 50. Her mission is to encourage women over forty to push fear aside and and create their highlight reel of accomplishments to propel them forward. Amy’s weekly podcasts have an audience that continues to grow at record speeds reaching thousands every week. Her interviews arm you with insight and value, leave an imprint on your heart, and inspire you to take action. Amy uses her personal storytelling and authentic self to empower women to take charge of their life in the middle, at a time when women can begin to feel invisible. Amy’s podcasts inspire women to step outside their comfort zones, and is as approachable and genuine as what you read in her book, or when you hear her speak. She has a way of making you feel like the most important person in the room and inspire you to action. Amy offers a variety of workshops from Intro to podcasting, to finding your confidence, to crafting and executing an interview. Her mission is to inspire you to Cannonball with confidence. Amy’s TEDx Talk: What does it mean to Cannonball with Confidence is a must listen to be inspired to put that fear aside and just start. Amy is a regular contributor on national network news shows, sharing her vision for aging with confidence. You can follow her on social media.