Episode Notes
Amy Jordan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, fitness expert, and choreographer who has transformed unimaginable challenges into purpose-driven impact. From being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age four, to losing her sight at 21 due to an eating disorder, to surviving a life-threatening NYC bus accident at 39 requiring 23 surgeries, Amy’s resilience and mission continue to inspire. She is the founder and artistic director of The Victory Dance Project and the creator of the “Wear It Live It Victory Gear” apparel line. In this episode, we discuss:
Defining Success: Amy shares her philosophy of success as "the ability to keep going, not get swayed," emphasizing the power of resetting and moving ahead after setbacks. She highlights the importance of self-advocacy, especially when working with medical professionals.
Amy’s Journey of Resilience: We dive into her life-changing challenges, including overcoming blindness, career pauses, and her recovery journey from her bus accident, leading to the revival of her dance career and global impact through her book Dance Because You Can and documentary.
The Victory Dance Project: Amy discusses the creation of her company, inspired by a vow made during her accident, with a mission “to make the impossible possible with the power of movement.” She shares how she turned trauma into triumph and empowers others to do the same.
Reinvention & New Ventures: Amy shares how she reinvented her life and mission after her accident, including launching Wear It Live It Victory Gear as a social movement, and the importance of pursuing purpose with creativity and intention.https://www.amyjordanspeaks.com/
In this episode we discuss about:
Define and Achieve Success: The Power of Perseverance and Self-Advocacy
Amy Jordan's Journey: Transforming Trauma into Purpose with The Victory Dance Project
Embrace Reinvention: Finding New Mission and Voice When Life Shifts
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