Amy Shaw
Joyful and vivacious widowed mom of ten, Amy transforms pain into purpose through her dynamic speaking. She inspires audiences to reframe challenges and move from overwhelm to clarity and purpose. For select events, she enhances her message by painting live, blending art and storytelling.
Amy Shaw: Expert in Celebrating Life and Choosing Joy
With 22 years of speaking experience, Amy Shaw brings a rare blend of authenticity, depth, and energy to every stage. As a former educator and proven "joy expert," she understands the real challenges organizations face in building resilient, people-centered cultures.
When meeting planners need someone who will both inspire and empower, they turn to Amy. She doesn't just deliver a keynote—she creates an experience that motivates, educates, and moves audiences to action.
Amy’s background is as diverse as it is profound:
- Education and living overseas
- Parenting and adoption
- Raising children with special needs
- Enduring the heartbreaking loss of a son, husband, and father—yet still abounding in joy
Amy doesn’t just speak about resilience—she embodies it. Through powerful storytelling (and optionally, live painting), Amy delivers unforgettable keynotes that give audiences a fresh perspective on navigating hardship and choosing joy. Her engaging style, humor, and interactive frameworks ensure audiences don’t just listen—they learn, reflect, and grow.
“I have never met a more resilient, or purposefully committed, person in my life than Amy Shaw. If you ever wondered if you could get through something really hard with a smile on your face and an aura of joy around you, Amy shows you it's possible.”—Michelle Niemeyer, Time Management Coach and Consultant
Amy believes people power organizations—and those people often carry unseen burdens. She equips them with real tools to endure, emerge, and thrive.
Offstage, Amy is a mother of ten, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and is currently training for a triathlon.
Amy Shaw: Expert in Celebrating Life and Choosing Joy
With 22 years of speaking experience, Amy Shaw brings a rare blend of authenticity, depth, and energy to every stage. As a former educator and proven "joy expert," she understands the real challenges organizations face in building resilient, people-centered cultures.
When meeting planners need someone who will both inspire and empower, they turn to Amy. She doesn't just deliver a keynote—she creates an experience that motivates, educates, and moves audiences to action.
Amy’s background is as diverse as it is profound:
- Education and living overseas
- Parenting and adoption
- Raising children with special needs
- Enduring the heartbreaking loss of a son, husband, and father—yet still abounding in joy
Amy doesn’t just speak about resilience—she embodies it. Through powerful storytelling (and optionally, live painting), Amy delivers unforgettable keynotes that give audiences a fresh perspective on navigating hardship and choosing joy. Her engaging style, humor, and interactive frameworks ensure audiences don’t just listen—they learn, reflect, and grow.
“I have never met a more resilient, or purposefully committed, person in my life than Amy Shaw. If you ever wondered if you could get through something really hard with a smile on your face and an aura of joy around you, Amy shows you it's possible.”—Michelle Niemeyer, Time Management Coach and Consultant
Amy believes people power organizations—and those people often carry unseen burdens. She equips them with real tools to endure, emerge, and thrive.
Offstage, Amy is a mother of ten, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and is currently training for a triathlon.
Enduring Hardship and Soaring
When life breaks wide open, how do you keep going? In this inspiring keynote, Amy shares how grief, illness, and trauma don’t get to define the whole story. With honesty and warmth, she shows how faith, creativity, and identity can rewrite the narrative—and how audiences can begin to reclaim their own.
Format: 40 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- resilience events
- mental health...
Beyond the Breaking: Finding Light After Loss and Cancer
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Support groups and grief counseling sessions
- Adoption agencies and foster care organizations
- Cancer support communities and health nonprofits
- Faith-based groups seeking encouragement
- Women’s retreats and empowerment events
The audience will leave with:
- Learn how to find...
Walking the Red: Finding Meaning in the Middle of Goodbye
Format: 40 minute keynote
A powerful keynote drawn from Amy’s personal experience walking with her husband through terminal illness. This message offers hope, clarity, and courage to those facing loss or supporting others through it. Amy weaves together story, reflection, and legacy to invite audiences to walk through life’s hardest goodbyes with presence and purpose.
This program is perfect...
Legacy Isn’t Left—It’s Built
Format: 40 minutes
This program is perfect for:
- leadership retreats
- women’s events
- community organizations
The audience will leave with:
- Understand that legacy is formed by daily habits and intentional choices
- Identify simple actions to build a meaningful impact now, not just after life
- Gain clarity on values and priorities that...
What Families Facing Terminal Illness Wish You Knew
Format: 30-60 minute keynote or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- nurses,
- doctors
- medical students,
- hospitals,
- hospice and palliative care conferences
The audience will leave with:
- Understand the emotional and practical realities families face after diagnosis
- Learn how to communicate with compassion...
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Exceeding Your Expectations LLC
On-Site
K.R., CEO, Founder, Exceeding Your Expectations LLC
Verified @gmail.comAmy's story captivated me to the core, it was raw, heartbreaking, and breathtakingly beautiful. As she spoke of losing her husband to cancer and being left to raise 10 children, 4 biological and 6 adopted with special needs, I felt chills, tears, and deep admiration all at once. Her delivery was both tender and powerful, marked by quiet strength, grace, and unshakable faith. Amy's authenticity, radiant energy, and heartfelt message left me inspired to live more intentionally, love more deeply, and rise with purpose no matter what life brings.
Live Unleashed
On-Site
D.C., Founder and CEO, Live Unleashed
Verified @liveunleashedcoaching.comI love the way Amy brings a story to life as she paints and speaks. Whether it's a parable from the Bible or her own story, she draws you in as she creates a masterpiece of art while connecting to your heart and emotions. Amy brings it all - energy, humor, experience, wisdom, and passion. If you’re looking for someone to speak at an event or special occasion and provide a unique, powerful, encouraging, and memorable message, I would highly recommend Amy Shaw.
The Servant and King
On-Site
J.A., CEO, The Servant and King
Verified @theservantandking.comAmy is the embodiment of passion for hope even where there seems to be no hope. she has an inspirational story, a living experience of walking through pain with a sense of purpose which has touched many lives. She desires to help many more make the most of every single day.
Ephraim & Associates
On-Site
E.D., Financial Advisor, Ephraim & Associates
Verified @gmail.comAmy’s story of adversity and resilience was both moving and inspiring. I connected with her story from start to finish. Her speaking skills and ability to transform personal hardships into powerful lessons of strength and perseverance was truly remarkable. Her speech left a lasting impact on me, encouraging everyone to embrace their own challenges with courage and great determination.
Litt Leadership
On-Site
S.L., Founder, Litt Leadership
Verified @gmail.comAmy has an amazing story of heartache, pain, resolve, and joy. She brought tears to my eyes and captivated the audience. Amy made me want to make the most of every day I have left on this earth.
Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo
On-Site
K.M., Chief of Administration and Student Development, Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo
Verified @ucbc.orgAmy's powerful and encouraging presentation brought renewed joy and hope to us who have endured trauma from events we have suffered over the past decade in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Amy's strong testimony and story became a profound source of healing and encouragement for all of us. Her speech was a blessing to all of us here and we are praying God will give us another opportunity to hear her again!
Michelle Niemeyer Wellness, Inc
On-Site
M.N., Time Management Coach and Consultant, Michelle Niemeyer Wellness, Inc
Verified @michelleniemeyer.comI have never met a more resilient, or purposefully committed, person in my life than Amy Shaw. If you ever wondered if you could get through something really hard with a smile on your face and an aura of joy around you, Amy shows you it's possible.
New Life Community Church
On-Site
R.T., Member, New Life Community Church
Verified @icloud.comI was inspired by the speaker and she encouraged me in my faith. Anything else to add? Amy is an engaging and interactive speaker. She captivates the gathering with her sincerity and compassion.
New Life Community Church
On-Site
C.C., Member, New Life Community Church
Verified @msn.comDelightful, held my attention, loved what she shared, Her delivery of held me captivated and her ability to stay focused while demonstrating her ability to paint and share. She also opened my eyes revealing me how I've kept myself out in the cage. The handout challenged me to review some truths about myself and look deeply at my relationship with the Lord. Out of the list I felt myself leading toward "full of light: dwelling on my commitment to grow deeper and develop a quiet & gentle spirit. Anything else to add? She is the very essence of the Proverbs 31 woman.......every word! Her strength is incredible and seen in every verse.
Sauder
On-Site
S.V., Director of Business Operations, Sauder
Verified @saudervillage.orgAmy connected beautifully, on how to connect! Anything else to add? It was so good to see you, Amy! It made my day!!
Sauder
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A.B., Employee, Sauder
Verified @saudervillage.orgAmy relates to everyone and shares great leadership skills in a way that makes sense.
Sauder
On-Site
V.R., Important employee, Sauder
Verified @saudervillage.orgEnergetic, fun and engaging!
Sauder
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M.A., Employee, Sauder
Verified @gmail.comThe session was about connecting to others. She gave 13 tips to do this. She painted while she presented or while we were working on a mini activity. The presenter spoke loud enough to hear, was upbeat, funny, insightful, friendly, interacted with attendees - generally very good. I liked the activities she asked us to do. Unique because of the painting happening as she presented.
Sauder
On-Site
D.H., Training Coordinator, Sauder
Verified @hotmail.comAmy simplifies the complexities of human connection, providing practical tips that anyone can use. Her approach is highly engaging, informative, and fun!