Small Steps Big Wins© Amy Kemp: Balancing Ambition and Life - I SEE YOU | Small Steps Big Wins w. Sue Saller | E137
Balancing Ambition and Life: I SEE YOU with Amy Kemp In this insightful conversation, the host welcomes entrepreneur, CEO, mom, wife, and coach Amy Kemp. Amy shares her journey from being a high school English teacher to building a successful business over 20 years. She openly discusses the pivotal moment with her financial advisor that spurred her to rethink her strategies and prioritize her goals. Amy emphasizes the coexistence of her roles as a loving mom and an ambitious businesswoman, and the constant tension between them. She talks about the importance of mastering thought habits, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and valuing one's natural genius. Amy also covers the significance of self-investment, the challenges women face with unpaid labor, and maintaining positive energy to attract success. This episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone looking to balance multiple roles in life and work. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:20 Mastering Skills and Pickleball Passion 01:03 Turning Point: Financial Epiphany 01:39 Balancing Life and Business 03:35 Facing Financial Realities 06:17 Making Space for New Opportunities 06:58 Navigating Criticism and Personal Growth 11:44 Embracing the Journey and Inner Voice 18:46 The Power of Present Moment 23:26 The Inspiration Behind 'I See You' 29:21 Recognizing and Monetizing Your Natural Genius 30:30 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Low Self-Esteem 31:14 Self-Sabotage and Women's Worth 32:31 The Relationship Between Money and Self-Worth 34:02 Daily Practices for a Healthy Money Mindset 39:14 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Employment 50:09 Final Thoughts and Resources 51:26 The Role of Unpaid Labor in Women's Lives
Amy Kemp is the owner & CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives.
As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led over 400 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter that is designed to replace unhealthy thought habits with more healthy ones. She has also worked through the Habit Finder curriculum with hundreds of leaders in one-on-one settings and with leadership teams at small and large companies.
In addition, Amy teaches two engaging online courses each year in the fall and spring that are designed to challenge and expand her clients' understanding of themselves and to offer an easy entry point to her work for those who are curious and seeking. Some of the most popular topics in her library of offerings are "Money Is a Mirror" and "A Boundary Is Not a Wall."
Finally, with the launch of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More—Without More Work on February 29, 2024, Amy offers an opportunity for everyone to learn and engage with her and the principles that guide her coaching in the pages of her first book.
While her business and professional accomplishments are many, Amy counts all of it a loss if she doesn’t invest her best time and energy in leading and loving those closest to her in #kempnation. She has been married to Ryan for over twenty years and they have three children - Avery, Anthony, and Andrew.
You can find Amy at:
Facebook - @amykempinc
Instagram - @amykempinc
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/amylynnkemp
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smallstepsbigwinspodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmallStepsBIGWinsPodcast
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To learn more about Sue, visit https://suesaller.com
And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice!
Have an awesome day, friends!