Amy Thurman
What makes Amy Wildly Capable?
Amy is an inspiration, having faced and overcome obstacles with strength, resilience, and grace. Through every challenge, she has remained a bright, encouraging presence—lifting others, spreading positivity, and leading with quiet determination. Her story reflects the power of perseverance and the impact of staying hopeful even in difficulty.” – MORGAN GREER
What does your typical day look like?
My day starts before I even get out of bed — with a brain dump in my journal. From there, I move into meditation, visualization, and breathwork, then hydrate with lemon water and celery juice. Gentle movement and a morning walk ground me before I take my son to school. Once home, I shift into the creative work I love: writing, recording my podcast, and connecting with people who resonate with my story. I’ve learned that rest fuels creativity, so I honor my body with a daily nap. The rhythm of reflection, movement, creativity, self-care, and rest keeps me aligned and energized.
What makes you feel proud?
I’ve chosen to turn pain into purpose. After living 10 years with an undiagnosed broken neck and brain injury, I could have let that define me. Instead, I created tools and programs that help others rediscover their worth and align with who they truly are. My story isn’t about survival — it’s about creating hope and possibility for others. What makes me proud isn’t the achievements — it’s watching my kids carry the resilience they learned from seeing me fall and rise again. I feel proud when someone says, “Because of your story, I gave myself permission to be real.” That’s when I know my pain became purpose.
Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?
While I believe that mentors, coaches, and leaders are important, the biggest influence on my life has been myself. I spent years looking outside for direction, but the real shift happened when I started listening to my own inner voice. Tuning into that truth has taught me more about who I am and who I’m becoming than anyone else ever could. It’s been the hardest and most rewarding influence of all; learning to trust myself.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
Disconnection. Too many people hide behind masks of perfection, afraid to be real. I want to create spaces where people feel safe to show up authentically, ask for help, and know they’re not alone.
What advice do you wish you could give your younger self? How might it have changed your course?
I would tell my younger self to stop trying so hard to earn love and approval, because she was already enough.