I am talking to Amy Scalia. She is a Cincinnati-based entrepreneur, founder of Local Creator Studio, and co-founder of PS Never Give Up. She’s built her work around storytelling - not just as a creative tool, but to help people feel seen, connected, and less alone in the messy middle of their experiences.

In this conversation, Amy shares what it feels like to live through heartache without losing hope – and she shows us how hope can help build our life into something bigger than we ever expected.

KEYWORDS

storytelling, entrepreneurship, fertility, chronic illness, hope, community, vulnerability, personal growth

KEY TOPICS

• Amy's journey from media to entrepreneurship
• The importance of vulnerability and sharing the messy middle
• How hope sustains us through challenges
• The intersection of chronic illness and fertility
• Building community and support through storytelling

SOUND BITES

"Always choose hope because until it's over, it's not over."

"I didn't think I could be this much of a family person."

"Finding purpose through pain helps you move forward."

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Birth of a Podcast Dream

02:01 Amy's Journey into Media and Entrepreneurship

04:30 The Power of Storytelling in the Digital Age

07:03 Embracing the Messy Middle

09:04 Navigating Fertility Challenges

16:34 Choosing Hope in Difficult Times

19:31 Self-Care and Expanding Capacity

33:01 Embracing Health and Longevity

36:01 The Journey of Motherhood

42:00 Finding Purpose Through Pain

RESOURCES

Amy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy_scalia/

Local Creator Studio - https://localcreatorstudio.com/

PS Never Give Up Foundation - https://psnevergiveup.org/