Let’s Lead Together Podcast
In this conversation between two professional speakers (and real-life friends), Amy shares with Marli Williams the myth of 'reading your audience', what speaking gig landed her in therapy, how she overcame unexpected speaking anxiety, and how to avoid unhelpful feedback.
Ann Voskamp Guest Blog Post
Amy Wolff decided being unqualified and busy didn’t exclude her from taking action. She could have never predicted that her small action would spark a global grass-roots movement of imperfect people demonstrating unconditional love and offering hope to others despite their own wounds and fears.
Thrivin’ with Taylor Stern
“Amy Wolff, a mom and small business owner, was moved to action to place encouraging yard signs in her community when she realized that suicides were on the rise… She joins us to discuss the journey of how she repurposed her pain into purpose that has made a lasting impact.”
Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey: Faith and Politics 2
“In my conversation with Amy, she talks about growing up in a home that leaned towards one party, later learning that one platform does not check off every box, and some of the complications that can come with one policy voting. Amy also shares about the difficult and exhaustion that comes with voting on several policies, and yet the way that it has shaped her character and pursuit of empathy.”
Woman’s World Magazine
“When Amy Wolff learned the suicide rate in her hometown was incredibly high, she was devastated. So she set to work making uplifting signs to place around town, praying they could ease other’s pain. And within days, she sparked a revolution of hope that has helped thousands around the world find comfort and peace.”
Good News Network
“Thousands of encouraging roadside signs have been popping up around the world – and it’s all thanks to one woman who felt helpless in the face of mental illness. Amy Wolff was first inspired to start erecting the inspirational signs after she had a heartbreaking discussion with an acquaintance in May 2017”
A Theology of Hustle #51
“We talk about all the things in this episode. We talk about her business, but this episode goes so much deeper. We talk theology from a really practical perspective. I think you are going to get so much out of this conversation. I can’t wait for you to hear from her!”
American Voices with Senator Bill Bradley/Sirius XM
“In this episode of AV: The founder of Don't Give Up Yard Signs; then, Bass, the first female captain at American Airlines; Clay Sims take our Famous American Voices Quiz; plus, author Jeremey Beer.”
CRTVChurch Podcast #3
“This week, Amy Wolff, the creator behind Don't Give Up Signs joins us for the CRTVCHURCH Podcast. Amy Wolff is a highly-rated senior trainer, executive coach, and event speaker. In addition to coaching corporate lawyers to non-profit advocates, corporate managers to sales teams, shoe designers to engineers, Amy is also a TEDx speaker coach for TEDxPortland.”
Seek Go Create Podcast
“Amy candidly shares the events that challenged her belief system and helped her become more empathetic to others. We also talk about faith, politics, and the importance of nuance. Listen to the episode if you want to know more about the power of words and empathy.”
GMA3 (ABC News)
Author inspires readers to perform small acts of kindness. Amy Wolff started a yard sign movement that spread worldwide as she helped to combat depression and high rates of suicide by letting people know others care.
Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey #224
“Amy and I start off talking about jealousy and how this show almost didn’t even happen. Amy gives us some great tips about speaking, whether that’s at Sunday School, at the PTA, or in front of a large crowd. We then talk about grief and the loss of her brother Jeremy. Amy talks about how it has influenced her life, and the peace and wrestling with God she has experienced.”
Find Your Voice
“Ever said something like, ‘Other people are really good at this, and I shouldn’t be doing it because I am NOT.’ Amy Wolff, executive coach, hears this all the time about public speaking. At Find Your Voice, we hear it all the time about writing. In this episode, Amy dives into how to speak and how, through three small words, she gained the attention of her neighbors, her state, Good Morning America, and, eventually a publisher.”
Washington Post
“Amy Wolff was talking with a schoolteacher friend a couple of summers ago when she learned that suicides were skyrocketing among young people: Six teenagers in the teacher’s Oregon district had died in a one-year period, and another six had recently attempted suicide in a span of two weeks.”
Behind the Bliss Podcast with Rachael Awtrey #45
“In this episode, Rachel chats with Amy Wolff about loving others when you disagree with them. We all have those people a part of our story: the ones that you love so dearly but disagree with on (small or sometimes larger) topics that create tension in the relationship.”
Stories with Kori #27
“I am so stinking excited to share Amy Wolff’s story with you! She shares her heart and how she unintentionally started the non-profit Don’t Give Up Signs. I love Amy’s heart to see a need and take actionable steps towards making a difference in her local real-life community.”
Living Wholehearted #22 Part 1
“Amy Wolff is not only a TED talk coach and co-owner of Distinction Communication, she is the founder of a global movement bringing hope through YARD SIGNS! In every language and in every state, these signs are reminding people of HOPE. Listen to part 1 as Amy shares a pivotal pain point in her own story.”
Becoming Me TV
“Amy Wolff is the creator behind the Don’t Give Up Movement and she is a highly-rated senior trainer, executive coach, and event speaker. When Amy’s not with clients, she’s meeting friends in small coffee shops, scheming to travel the globe, and continually picking up toys. Grab your coffee & join us as Amy shares her Becoming Story…”
The Story Box Podcast
Amy shares her definition of success and ends with what her end-of-life highlight reel would reveal about herself. In between, we talk about trauma, the book writing process, Rwanda, and meaning ‘you matter’ to everyone.
Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey #379
“Amy dives into the story of Signs of Hope - not just one of encouraging people who are like her, but also encouraging those who are very different from her. It’s easy to say “You matter,” to someone just like you; it’s a lot harder to tell someone they matter (and truly mean it) if they believe, vote, speak, and live differently than you do.”
Imperfect Feminism #8
“Today's conversation is with my friend and colleague, Amy Wolff on the debate of being pro-life and feminist. We discussed the moment she realized she was a feminist and how she struggles with reconciling her feminist beliefs and her pro-life beliefs. You'll also learn more about how Amy holds the tension of these opposing views and practices hard conversations with an open-mind.”
Reader’s Digest
“The signs appeared practically overnight. They’d been staked anywhere and everywhere—in front of homes, along sidewalks, around the local high school. Each featured just a few uplifting words in simple black type: Don’t Give Up, You Are Worthy of Love, Your Mistakes Do Not Define You.”
Guideposts
“Amy Wolff, a 36-year-old public speaking coach in Newberg, Oregon, is the founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, a nonprofit sowing seeds of love and hope through inspirational yard signs and other items.”
The W Pulse
“During this podcast, Amy will share how she accidentally started a global movement – facilitating trainings for community leaders in Kigali, Rwanda. In addition, she will discuss the single most valuable impact of a speaker coach and give advice for aspiring presenters. The podcast concludes with her career story including major milestones, biggest ‘ah ha’ moments, and lessons learned.”
Fall Forward Radio #3
“May 13th 2017 was a wet Saturday afternoon when my husband, my two young daughters and I filed into our car on a stealth mission in our small town of Newberg, Oregon. We speak to Amy Wolff about her unique idea turned into a movement that spread all over the USA on how to inspire people to ‘Don’t Give Up'!’”
Living Wholehearted #23 Part 2
“Listen to part 2 as Terra and Amy unpack more about how the little things matter and what it looks like to engage those who are the least like us. From convicted civility to loving people well, Amy shares the lessons she is learning and how she is passing those onto her children in tangible ways.”