Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Bond.
Hi Amy, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I love learning about people and what makes them tick. This thread is something I’ve carried throughout my life, and it shows up in my career, my podcast, and my public speaking. I’ve always been passionate about helping people think differently about their lives.
Much of my experience has been in early childhood education, where I gained a deeper appreciation for how people think, learn, and grow. My current pursuit of a PhD in organizational psychology makes sense because all of my previous paths have led me here. My formal learning, along with professional development, has sharpened my ability to see patterns in human behavior and to ask the big questions that matter.
My interest in public speaking was sparked during an internship with a nationally/ internationally recognized speaker. For 18 months, I was immersed in the craft of speaking and the business side of it. While intimidating, it showed me that when you have a message you believe in, there are powerful ways to share it with others. That experience planted a seed that has stayed with me.
That seed eventually grew into my podcast, This Was Supposed to Be Easy. My co-host, Cheryl and I created it as a space to have honest, real, and often humorous conversations about life. It’s about thinking big thoughts, sharing them out loud, and inviting others to reflect on their own. In many ways, the podcast feels like a natural extension of my lifelong curiosity; it’s about creating connection through ideas and conversation.
Today, I’m excited to be growing my focus to intentionally help women live more connected, purpose-driven lives. Whether through my podcast, speaking, retreats or coaching, my goal is to create spaces where people feel seen, understood, and inspired to lean into the fullest version of themselves.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It certainly hasn’t been a smooth road. When I was younger, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to become a child clinical psychologist. But after some tough setbacks in college and later leaving a counseling program I had nearly completed, I found myself on an entirely different path. What I’ve learned is that you don’t know what you don’t know. Each life experience opened my eyes to possibilities I couldn’t have imagined before whether it was leading in early childhood education, going back to school for leadership, or exploring the world of public speaking.
Those detours shaped me more than I realized. Balancing work, school, and family was never easy, but it taught me resilience and the value of chasing what lights me up. Over time, that curiosity and drive led me to start thinking seriously about creating a podcast. I mulled it over for months, but the real push came when I had a conversation with a friend who was just as excited as I was about the idea. That’s how This Was Supposed to Be Easy was born and honestly, it felt a little less frightening stepping into something new with a partner by my side.
Looking back, the bumps in the road weren’t really obstacles; they were lessons that pushed me toward the work I’m doing now. Without those unexpected turns, and without that one “let’s just go for it” conversation with a friend, This Was Supposed to Be Easy would never have come to life.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Much of my work centers on creating spaces for people to think differently about their lives and connect more deeply with each other. My podcast, This Was Supposed to Be Easy, is one of the biggest ways I do that. It’s about all those moments in life that were “supposed to be easy”, because someone told us they would be, or someone else made them look easy, and how, in reality, those moments often turn out to be challenging but meaningful. Through humor, honesty, and storytelling, we open up real conversations about the messy parts of life and invite listeners to reflect on their own journeys.
Alongside the podcast, I speak and train on leadership, connection, and personal growth. What sets me apart is my focus on helping adults rediscover how to build genuine friendships and have authentic conversations, something many of us were never really taught. Whether it’s on the podcast, on stage, or in a workshop, I’m proud of creating spaces where people feel seen, inspired, and encouraged to live more connected, purpose-driven lives.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
When I was very young, I was actually pretty shy. I loved to watch people and think about what might be going on in their heads, but it took me a little while to find my own voice. As I grew more comfortable, especially in elementary school, I realized how much value there was in talking and connecting with others. That balance of being both an observer and a talker is something that still defines me today.
I was also very responsible as a child I loved being trusted with big tasks. Some of my proudest moments were being asked by teachers to take on special jobs, like calling parents to remind them of events or helping kindergartners get ready for the end of the school day. I thrived on being helpful, and that desire to support others has been a constant thread in my life.
By the time I was in upper elementary and middle school, I was stepping into leadership roles, running for class president and serving on student council. I also loved reading and diving into any subject that made me think deeper. Looking back, those early experiences being a thinker, a helper, and a leader in small ways were all early signs of the work I do now in podcasting, speaking, and creating spaces for people to connect.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://supposedtobeeasy.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17CMjcbxdo/
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bond-28429a9b
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PRI5RoYph7xR5jgs9c269
