The motivational speaker audiences never forget!
Laugh out loud. Think in bold new ways.
And remember your power to change … everything.
Want to give your audience practical ways to be happier at home and more effective at work? Want them to learn to make better decisions about their health or finances?
From Her Audience
“ How to interact with others through kindness, how to see the humor and positive in each situation. I was laughing so hard at the end, I’m surprised no one came into my office to see what was going on. Would love to see her again. Her positive , upbeat energy is contagious ”
Let Amy Dee work her magic!
The motivational speaker audiences never forget!
Laugh out loud. Think in bold new ways.
And remember your power to change … everything.
Meet Amy Dee.
Want to give your own audience practical ways to be happier at home and more effective at work? Want them to learn to make better decisions about their health or finances? “Wonderful speaker. Makes me realize how much more there can be in life.”
Megan Popowski, RN, Avera Medical Group
Let Amy Dee work her magic!
Amy’s Story
Amy Dee connects with people because she has experienced so many different paths in life. She is a former entrepreneur in Europe, a psychiatric nurse, and a stand-up comedian. By mixing funny stories with real behavioral science, she has become one of the country’s most popular motivational speakers.
In 1994, Amy moved to Norway with her oldest daughter and first husband. She quickly learned Norwegian, and they started a photo calendar business in their basement. Her focus on quality and great customer service helped the business grow fast. Soon, it expanded into Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, and became Xerox’s largest color copy customer in Scandinavia.
After nine years abroad, Amy’s life took a new turn. She returned to the United States in 2003 as a single mom with two young daughters, with no job or home.
To support her new life, Amy went to nursing school at 43. She became a registered nurse and spent almost ten years working as a psychiatric nurse in a behavioral health hospital, earning several Nurse of the Year nominations. At the same time, she bought and fixed up a 103-year-old house. Balancing tough situations at work and home, she learned firsthand how the human brain deals with stress.
Bringing Science and Stories to the Stage
Today, Amy travels across the country, speaking at corporate events, healthcare conferences, and conventions.
Amy has a unique way of sharing her content: rather than using PowerPoints or giving lectures, she weaves science-based psychological tools into funny, relatable stories. People remember stories, and when the audience is laughing and engaged, the ideas stick. Attendees leave laughing with practical tools to build resilience, lower stress, and improve their lives long after the event.
A Resilience Resource Guide
Funny Motivational Speaker Amy Dee’s Home page
Why Choose Amy Dee as your Keynote Speaker?
She Keeps Your Audience Engaged with Her Powerful Content, Wrapped in Stories,
“I loved this!!!! She more than engaged her audience. Through her words, she painted an entire movie where the listener could picture everything she was talking about.
She Inspires Change and Accountability.
“…..and most of all, her message of harnessing our inner power”
Your Audience Leaves Optimistic and Empowered with Life Changing Mental Tools.
“The presentation made me feel upbeat and positive. Great for the end of the conference – leaving with a CAN DO attitude.”
Virtual Event Keynote Speaker
“We strategically placed her as the closing speaker of our three-day virtual convention because we knew she would help us end our program with a bang.”
In Person Keynote Speaker
Virtual Keynote Presentations
A Speaker They Will REMEMBER !!
Remember the laughter
“This is one of the BEST and funniest presentations I have ever heard. I was laughing so hard I cried.”
Remember Her Captivating Stories
“Loved Amy! She touched my heart and reminded me of my value in helping others. Thank you!”
Remember The Message
“Wonderful speaker ! Thought provoking, compassionate, funny and blended helpful information throughout the session.”
Clients Rave About Amy
American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY)
Thank you for your outstanding presentation on Resilience: Thriving through Change and Challenge at the 2025 ANA-NY Conference at the TWA Hotel in Queens, NY. Your talk was exceptionally well received by attendees.
Thank you for your outstanding presentation on Resilience: Thriving through Change and Challenge at the 2025 ANA-NY Conference at the TWA Hotel in Queens, NY. Your talk was exceptionally well received by attendees.Based on the participant evaluations, the program earned consistently excellent ratings across key measures, including depth of subject matter knowledge, organization and clarity of content, and effectiveness of teaching methods. Many participants indicated that the stated learning outcomes were successfully achieved. Overall, the program was highly praised for its effectiveness in building practical resilience skills. Feedback highlight
Once again, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with our community. We hope you enjoyed your time at our event, and we welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have to help us continue to improve future ANA-NY events.
Warm regards,
The Staff and Board of Directors
American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY)
Motivational Speaker Amy Dee presents at the 2025 Step by Step Conference
Amy: All I can say is WOW!
You brought everything and more of what I had wanted to help make our Celebration of Direct Support Professionals Conference a success.
I loved that you received a well deserved, standing ovation.
I very much would like to keep you in mind for future events.
Thank you.
Warmest regards,
Marilyn
Amy spoke at our recent nursing leadership conference. She was engaging, funny and expertly wove stories that helped cement the key points of her talk. She focused on change in her presentation with us, which is something we are constantly striving to adapt to, anticipate or lead. Her humorous approach to the subject was exactly what we needed. Laughter truly is the best medicine, and we had a wonderful keynote address on an important and relevant topic, while enjoying every minute of it.
Thank you, Amy, for having such a great approach to our passion and work!
Amy Funderburk,
VP Nursing Excellence and Professional Development.
CommonSpirit Health, Mountain Region.
MN Association of School Administrators
Amy had our audience laughing, crying and asking for more! She asked great questions about the needs of our members and tailored her message to accommodate our needs. She was easy to work with and if my audience changed annually, I’d invite her back every year!
I am happy to serve as a reference for you – I’m still hearing how much people enjoyed your presentation!
Lori Zimmerman
Director of Professional Learning
MN Association of School Administrators (MASA)
MN Administrators for Special Education (MASE)
AZSHRM Closing Keynote