Inspirational Speaker & Survivor of the Oklahoma City Bombing

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Amy Downs Biography

Amy Downs was one of the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, in which a total of 168 people were killed, including 18 of her 33 co-workers. While buried alive and waiting to die, she realized she had never really lived. Once freed from the rubble, Downs promised God she would never live her life the same. She began her career as a teller 32 years ago, working for Federal Employees Credit Union located in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. At the time of the bombing, Downs was a credit card loan officer who had flunked out of college and weighed more than 350 pounds.

In the coming years, she’d not only lose weight but become a triathlete—and even compete in an Ironman Triathlon. She’d not only go back to school, but she’d graduate with a Master's of Business Administration. She’d not only get promoted by Federal Employees Credit Union (who would soon change their name to Allegiance Credit Union), but she eventually became its CEO—an award-winning CEO, no less. She didn’t just fulfill her promise. She literally ran laps around it.

For nearly twenty years, Downs has been an inspirational subject in national and local media for her survival of the Alfred P. Murrah Building bombing, the deadliest domestic terror attack in our nation’s history. However, Downs now shares a message more powerful than her survival: her transformation in the aftermath. Her inspirational story of triumphant transformation through evil is a crucial message that will leave the audience feeling inspired and open to growth.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/05/2025.

Amy Downs Speaking Topics

  • Hope Is A Verb

    The "Hope is a Verb" keynote draws from Amy Downs' incredible journey from surviving the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing to transforming her life in the face of profound adversity. Amy's story, marked by resilience, reinvention, and triumph, empowers audiences to move beyond passive hope, embracing hope as an active force for personal and professional growth. Her insights on this topic inspire listeners to take decisive steps toward positive change, encouraging them to transform setbacks into powerful comebacks that drive lasting impact.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Embrace Active Hope: Understand hope as a driving force that fuels action and propels meaningful change.
    • Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Shift perspective to find opportunities within challenges and inspire those around you.
    • Transform Trials into Triumphs: Discover practical steps to turn obstacles into pathways toward personal and professional success.

  • Magic Wand Thinking

    In a world full of constraints, the "Magic Wand Thinking" keynote invites participants to break free from limitations and explore the endless potential of their imaginations. This engaging session emphasizes the power of envisioning transformative possibilities, empowering individuals to turn aspirations into actionable strategies. Attendees will leave inspired to harness their creativity and take concrete steps toward realizing their dreams, fostering a mindset that embraces innovation and growth.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Why shifting your mindset can unlock hidden opportunities and foster creativity.
    • How to identify and leverage your unique strengths to create actionable plans for success.
    • Why envisioning your ideal future is the first step in transforming dreams into reality.

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Amy Downs Videos

Surviving a Near-Death Experience Gave Her the Motivation to Transform Her Life

Surviving a Near-Death Experience Gave Her the Motivation to Transform Her Life

In 1995, Amy Downs survived the Oklahoma City Bombing that killed nearly 200 people. The incident transformed Amy’s life in more ways than one. It...

How Hope Can Change Your Life | Amy Downs | TEDxOklahomaCity

How Hope Can Change Your Life | Amy Downs | TEDxOklahomaCity

Can a person overcome the most difficult moments of their life? Amy Downs shows how people can not only survive, but how they can thrive if they have...

OKC Bombing Survivor Amy Downs On How She Pushed Through Tragedy | Survivor Stories | TODAY

OKC Bombing Survivor Amy Downs On How She Pushed Through Tragedy | Survivor Stories | TODAY

Oklahoma City bombing survivor Amy Downs has kept a promise she made to herself and transformed her life since the tragic event in 1995. »...

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Amy Downs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hope Is A Verb, Magic Wand Thinking and From Command To Collaboration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Amy Downs for your event is available upon request. Amy Downs generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Jeannelle Perkins, Ema Dantas, Margie Warrell, Jenn Lim and Sarah Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amy Downs for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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