Your Message Isn't Landing. Let's Fix That.

I help progressive candidates and nonprofits find the words that move people: from passive supporters to donors, volunteers, and voters. 18 years. Real results. No spin.

Hi, I’m Amy!  A messaging strategist, content creator, and change consultant with 18 years across sales, political organizing, and startups. My work lives at the intersection of honest history and practical strategy. If your campaign needs to move people, not just inform them, let’s talk.

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Followers and action takers are two different things, our goal is always more eyes on you, but more importantly it’s action.

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Message Excavation $550

90 minutes, your story. Create real action. Followers matter less than action, walk away with your real story that moves people to action, and a five day outreach plan.

Half Day Intensive $1,500

Walk away with a flywheel that runs itself. Supercharge your messaging with backend technical support that runs while you campaign.

Thirty Day Sprint Starting at $3,000

Full messaging infrastructure — donor, volunteer, and voter pipelines. Weekly touchbases, edits, and more

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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Winning Strategies in Your Inbox, every Friday.

I’m Amy —  a messaging strategist for progressive campaigns and nonprofits. If your campaign needs to move people, not just inform them, let’s talk.

If you’re ready to change the world, you’re in the right place.

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