Creator, Host, & Occasional Writer
Honest history, curious thoughts & finding joy.
Hi, I’m Amy — my goal is to bring history to life, sharing real stories via content creation. You’ll find it all here, writing, musings, the works. And my podcast, where I am on the hunt for the next generation of leaders in the United States. Thanks for being here.
Essays
Honest reflections, thoughtful stories, and slow ideas from a foolish optimist.
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Here's the thing about the US Government
I am under no illusions that the Founding Fathers actually meant the phrase, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” when they wrote it. At least not the all men part. But it did feel like we made some major strides to be more inclusive in the last 100 years…
Here's the thing: It's the Hope that will kill you
I saw an interview with Jane Fonda and Kerry Washington, (on Insta or TikTok, I really don’t know which) where Jane Fonda reminisces on something Greta Thunberg said to her. It was something to the effect of “take action, and hope will follow.”…
Here's the thing: Scottsdale complied
Unfortunately as fascism rises, life goes on. I am trying to attend every protest I can. I am trying to stay informed, and keep my day job. I am trying to churn out content, but it’s hard to focus. But Scottsdale complied and in my mind, thats our canary in the coal mind…
The Foolish Optimist.
Honest stories, future leaders, & quiet revolutions.
A podcast for people curious about the next generation of leaders. Asking the big hard questions, and living in joy even during times of hardship.
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I’m Amy — a writer, speaker, and curious thinker.
I believe in sharing the process, not just the highlight reel. Here, I bring together the thoughts, voices, and stories that shape how I see the world.
If you’ve ever felt too much, asked too many questions, or dreamed too loudly — welcome. You’re in the right place.
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