Authentic Influence and Community Impact w/ Amanda Banks :: Ep 59 The Lyndsay Stafford Show

Podcast Episode Title: "Authentic Influence and Community Impact w/ Amanda Banks”Show Description with Highlights: In this episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, Lyndsay welcomes Amanda Banks—mom, entrepreneur, community organizer, and the force behind TEDx Old Hickory. Amanda shares how personal adversity and pivotal moments led her from a corporate career into entrepreneurship, building the "Create and Innovate Solutions" brand and championing authentic influence. Highlights Include:How Amanda’s journey through Nashville’s tornadoes and the pandemic sparked her pivot to entrepreneurshipLessons from launching and growing TEDx Old Hickory in a small community—proving impact isn’t about audience size, but authentic voiceWhy every individual, regardless of social media following, possesses powerful influence and how to leverage it with integrityStrategies for overcoming fear, building supportive partnerships, and harmonizing work with familyActionable steps for entrepreneurs and leaders feeling “stuck”—embracing community, consistency, and self-discovery to move forwardWhether you’re an established leader or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom.Follow Amanda:https://www.amanda-banks.com/#AuthenticInfluence #ThoughtLeadership #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #TEDx #TEDxOldHickory #CommunityImpact #PodcastEpisode #AmandaBanks #LyndsayStaffordShow #WorkLifeIntegration #Consistency #Inspiration