Amanda was kidnapped at gunpoint in Somalia and held hostage for 460 days. That experience, and the PTSD which followed, set into motion her healing, growth and transformation. Today, her fresh perspective on navigating challenges inspires audiences around the world to look for what is emerging from the ashes in times of personal and professional crisis.
An unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset and transformation, she has delivered over 500 keynotes in 28 countries for some of the biggest companies in the world. Her New York Times bestselling memoir A House in the Sky is being developed into a limited series by Hollywood production company A24.
