Amanda Fuel is a keynote speaker and coach for public speakers, known for her work encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to share their unique stories on stage. With a passion for advocating for uncommon voices, Amanda has experience in public speaking, marketing, leading meetup groups such as Conscious Business Connection, and operating a sticker company called Dolphin Feet. She has also been involved with TEDx events as a speaker and organizer. In this insightful episode of the Founded in FoCo Podcast, host Nick Armstrong welcomes the dynamic Amanda Fuel, a seasoned keynote speaker and coach who specializes in empowering individuals with extraordinary stories to take the stage confidently. With an engaging conversational style, Amanda unpacks her journey from running a sticker business to finding her true calling in speaker coaching and mentoring. Amanda dives into the transformative power of public speaking, particularly how it can establish credibility, build trust, and attract clients—beyond the scope of social media. She discusses the importance of authenticity on stage, sharing personal stories with vivid imagery, and embracing vulnerabilities as part of a speaker's journey. Learn more about Amanda at: https://amandafuel.com The Founded in FoCo Podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Founded in FoCo and Geek-in-Chief of WTF Marketing (⁠⁠https://wtfmarketing.com⁠⁠). Hear more great interviews with founders in and around Fort Collins at: ⁠⁠https://foundedinfoco.com