MEET AMANDA CUPIDO
Amanda Cupido is a podcast consultant, speaker, author and post-exit entrepreneur. She is the Executive Podcast Advisor at The Walrus, which acquired her podcast production company Lead Podcasting. Her books, Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right and Let’s Talk Podcasting for Kids are Amazon bestsellers and have inspired people around the world to embrace the medium for close to a decade. She is internationally recognized for her communications consulting, coaching C-suite executives on developing their thought leadership profile. Previously, Amanda worked as a radio producer, reporter and news anchor.
Recent Stages
Signature TalkS
Communicating With Impact: Finding Your Voice and Mastering the Art of Listening — In a world full of noise, finding the confidence to speak—and the wisdom to listen—has never been more important. In this powerful keynote, award-winning radio host and podcast producer Amanda Cupido invites audiences to rethink their relationship with their voice. Drawing on her years behind the microphone and in conversation with some of the world’s most compelling leaders, Amanda shows that a strong voice isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most intentional. She also demonstrates how deep listening builds trust, sharpens insight and transforms conversations at work and beyond.
From Resistance to Readiness: Embracing Digital Advancements in a Fast-Paced World — Innovation is critical but it can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to AI. Join award-winning author, TEDx speaker and entrepreneur Amanda Cupido as she brings her Globe and Mail article to life, revealing the three reasons why people resist digital advancements and what people can do to turn hesitation into momentum. This keynote draws from real-world examples and is backed by research from Amanda's Master's degree in the Psychology of Leadership. With her trademark clarity and warmth, she offers practical takeaways leaders can apply immediately to support their team, or themselves.
WHY AMANDA?
✔ Rolled out social media strategies for legacy organizations, globally
✔ Coached hundreds of C-suite executives in podcasting
✔ Led content and marketing initiatives for radio stations across Canada
✔ Master’s in the Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University
✔ Certificate in AI for Business from the University of Oxford
✔ Teaches Generative AI for Communicators at Seneca Polytechnic
