Ep. 12 | Amy Downs, CEO & OKC Bombing Survivor

Amy Downs, author and motivational speaker, moved to Oklahoma City in her twenties feeling underwhelmed by her past and unmotivated for the future. She was working at the Federal Employees Credit Union that fateful day on April 19, 1995, when her world was literally turned upside down. She survived the Oklahoma City bombing that claimed the lives of 168 people. In the aftermath of that tragedy and with the guidance of a mentor, her mindset began to shift from complacency to purpose. 

 

Today, she has a unique message to deliver–wake up and take control of your life. From getting her master’s degree and becoming CEO, to losing more than 200 lbs. and competing in a triathlon, Amy is no stranger to setting big goals and achieving them one small step at a time. 

 

We sat down with Amy in the Entrepreneur’s Studio to hear her story which is less about tragedy than it is about transformation. Follow along as we hear her insights about resilience, the satisfaction of living a life of purpose, and how to push forward in the face of adversity.  

 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Surviving the OKC bombing: Amy’s story
• Take time to show people you care
• You have the power to create your future
• Life is short– avoid complacency 
• Small steps lead to big transformations
• Achievement is possible when you’re true to yourself