Storytelling is one of the most (if not the most!) powerful tools for influencing human behavior, building connections, and creating impact in your personal and professional life. In this episode, Amy Jo shares her insights on crafting compelling, what she calls, “Go-To Stories" -  potent, concise narratives that resonate emotionally and can adapt to any and all situations.    Over her 20+ years as a professional keynote speaker and personal branding pioneer, Amy Jo has guided some of the...

In this episode, we revisit a popular conversation with Dr. Gay Hendricks, a renowned expert in personal and relationship transformation.   Dr. Hendricks shares his four-step process, “FACT” - facing, accepting, choosing and taking action - as a powerful tool to help people transform their lives by identifying and breaking long-standing patterns. If you are ready to make bold changes in your life and pursue your creative potential, his advice offers a practical roadmap for you.   Drawing...

In this heartfelt episode, Amy Jo invites you on a journey of transformation, courage and rediscovery. For new listeners, you'll learn Amy Jo's five Renegade Rules and how to apply them to your Why Not Now? ideas. For longtime listeners, this is your chance to take a refresher course and set a new idea in motion.  Sharing two of her personal “Why Not Now?” ideas, Amy Jo reflects on the importance of reigniting lost passions and creating space for joy amidst life’s complexities. Through...

Amy Jo shares insights and trends from being out in the wild listening loudly to audiences of every type. Drawing on 25 years of experience navigating some of the biggest technological revolutions - from the dot-com boom to the advent of social media - Amy Jo explores how this moment in history is similar to those, what that means for you and how AI can not only multiply talent, but also manipulate time, ultimately open sourcing our most precious resources.    This episode isn’t just about...

Guy Kawasaki is a bona fide legend. He is an evangelist for innovation, and has been on the front lines of the biggest evolutions in tech; those moments that we’ve all heard about.   In Amy Jo’s mind, Guy is the OG influencer and you’ll hear why.   Guy’s background stretches from his first stint with Apple back in the 80’s all the way through to Canva now. Guy has authored 16 books, the latest of which “Think Remarkable” distills down his own experience, as well as his experience...

Juliet Funt is a Productivity Wizard. She is a renowned Keynote Speaker, CEO, Author and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500.   In this episode, Juliet gets into the tactics of how and what to do in order to create more space in your day and life. You’ll learn how to recognize that you’re doing too much, how Juliet helps companies and individuals reduce busyness and why space to recover, think, and be strategic, is the key to your efficiency.   If you are a person in constant rush,...

Sandra Campos is a three-time CEO, having led some of the biggest retail and fashion brands in the world. She is also a two-time founder, a member of multiple private and public boards, a contributor on CNBC and an absolute expert on the consumer.   One of the things that stands out most about Sandra is her ability to understand the macro picture of things - whether that be culturally, or when it comes to her personal life.   In this episode, Sandra shares a life changing Why Not Now?...

Steven Kotler studied journalism, poetry, and writing in school. When he told others about his plans to conduct a neurobiological study, some literally laughed in his face. But Steven’s interviews with Flow State experts made him an authority on the subject, and he set out to help others reach peak performance. He now works with entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders of some of the biggest companies in the world, helping them reach this state of “Flow” to become up to 500% more productive. He...

Our priorities are what we do, not what we say we are going to go. In this episode, Amy Jo explains the difference between priority management and time management. You’ll hear two personal stories that have helped shape the way Amy Jo looks at her priorities as well as learn actionable tips you can try today to help you discern what is a priority, what is not and what to do with that data. Subscribe to the podcast: https://amyjomartin.com/whynotnow   To watch the video of this episode,...

Alignment and equal value exchange are everything when it comes to having skin in the game. Asking for equity, no matter if you are an employee, advisor or otherwise, is a long term strategy and can be life changing.   In this short-but-tactic-packed episode, Amy Jo breaks down the 7 ways you can ask for equity, the strategy behind these phrases and the key ingredient to ensuring you are the one guiding the conversation and not the other way around.   Subscribe to the podcast: ...

“Once you launch in, there’s no going back.” Paula Wallace is the Founder and President of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) - a world leading comprehensive university for creative professionals. Paula invented SCAD in 1979, and she has most definitely not looked back.   Paula has continued to reinvent the way we learn and the way we teach the combination of creative, art, business and now even AI. She writes her own rules.   In this episode, Paula and Amy Jo talk through...

This is the final episode of Amy Jo’s 3 part series all about reinventing your relationship time and money. We encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep 313) and Part 2 (Ep 314) before pushing play on Part 3. In this last installment, Amy Jo focuses on the money side of things. To be clear, this is not investment advice, but you will learn how to potentially earn more and save more. Amy Jo shares her specific money story and how that has changed over the last ten years. The net/net? Sacrifice...

Welcome to Part 2 of Amy Jo’s 3 part series on reinventing your relationship with time and money. If you haven’t spent time with Part 1 (episode 313), we encourage you to go back and listen before diving in to this latest installment. As promised, in this episode you’ll hear Amy Jo’s New Year’s list featuring what she plans to take with her into the new year, leave behind in 2023 and create new in 2024. She has been doing this exercise for over ten years. These actionable items go hand in...

A solo series with Amy Jo! In this first episode of a three-part series, you’ll hear how Amy Jo is reinventing her relationship with time (and how you can too). You will learn tactical tips so you can do the same. Amy Jo has overhauled how she spends her days. The catalyst for this reinvention? Some tough, life-changing lessons. You will learn how to optimize your bandwidth (finite 24 hours in a day) and expand your capacity (infinite potential). Hint: Getting up earlier and earlier is not a...

Corporate isn’t a dirty word, and Nicole Rex will tell you why. She is on a journey to reinvent it.  Nicole is the VP of Global Marketing at Dell Technologies. A storyteller, creator, and marketer at heart, Nicole brings a unique passion for helping people and infusing creativity into every aspect of her work, all while having a ton of fun. After all, if we’re not having fun, what’s the point?  In this episode, you’ll explore how Nicole is redefining the corporate landscape…the Renegade...

Immerse yourself in a profound conversation with Dr. Melanie McNally, a licensed clinical psychologist and a trailblazing brain coach. With a career spanning almost two decades, Dr. McNally has devoted herself to the mental well-being of adults and adolescents. Her groundbreaking life coaching programs are designed to instill self-awareness, align actions with values, and empower the younger generation to create a life that sparks excitement. Dive into the intricacies of the mind as Dr....

What is the impact of AI on humans? How can you use it to your advantage? Well, the goal of this episode is to leave you empowered and able to take very practical steps toward your own AI goals.  Dive into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies with Amy Jo and our Renegade guests - Lindsey Michaelides, Founder of Strongsuit, Erin Suarez, Group Manager, Americas Demand Generation at Epson (who oversees 60% of their revenue!) and Georgia Sapounas, Senior...

In this compelling podcast episode, host Amy Jo engages in an on stage conversation with Nadya Okamoto, a force to be reckoned with in the entrepreneurial world. Nadya, Founder & CEO of August, a sustainable tampon and pad company, has not only pioneered eco-friendly menstruation products but also led the charge against period poverty through her non-profit organization, PERIOD, all at the age of 25.  They explore Nadya's remarkable journey, beginning with her entrepreneurial spirit...

Sophia Amoruso is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times Bestselling Author, and the original #GirlBoss. In this episode, she shares how she started a company from the back of her ‘87 Volvo, scaled it to a $100 million, and how she has reinvented and rebuilt herself in the process.   In this candid conversation, Sophia shares the unvarnished truths of her journey, shedding light on the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the world of venture capital. She opens up about her...

Matt Lombardi, former professional athlete and Co-Founder of Beam, joins Amy Jo for a heartfelt conversation covering inspiration, heartbreak, mental health and everything in between. Beam crafts functional wellness products designed to enhance sleep, calm, energy, recovery, and hydration, reshaping the landscape of health and wellness. Amy Jo and Matt dive deep into the essence of Matt's remarkable journey. They explore the inseparable relationship between risk and reward, shedding light on...

Join Amy Jo as she delves deep with Jodi Shelton, the remarkable co-founder and president of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). Jodi's story is one of relentless determination and unwavering dedication, she will outwork most anyone in a room evident from the fact she’s held a job since 6th grade).   Throughout the conversation, Amy Jo and Jodi explore topics that have shaped Jodi's extraordinary journey. They discuss her insatiable passion for travel and exploring different cultures,...

Get to know the REAL person behind the personality. Matthew McConaughey has depth and shares things in this episode that we’ve never heard before. We all know him from the big screen, but this wide-ranging conversation takes unexpected turns and give us a glimpse into his life behind the scenes. You’ll hear the Matthew behind the @officiallymcconaughey.   Matthew is an Academy Award winning Actor, Producer and College Professor. In this episode he shares amazing stories, tactical insights...

Marcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best selling business books of all time. He studies psychometrics for a living and brings research into everything he does to unlock strengths, increase performance and help pioneer the future of how people work. Both his insight, and storytelling, are unrivaled. In the episode, Marcus reveals what he perceives as the fundamental key to life. He uses research to underscore how being in love serves as a prescription that enhances our intelligence....

Scott O’Neil  stands as one of the most accomplished and multifaceted executives, excelling across both the professional sports and corporate domains. Currently serving as the CEO of Merlin Entertainment and acclaimed author of “Be Where Your Feet Are,” his prowess transcends industries. His legacy is underscored by former leadership roles as CEO of the NHL’s NJ Devils, NBA’s Philadelphia 76’ers, and the Prudential Center. Scott has been through extreme ups and downs in his life, but finds...