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Amanda Knox

  • Leading Voice on Media Ethics, Public Narratives, and Reputation
  • Exoneree and Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform
  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Waiting to Be Heard' and 'Free'
  • Chart-topping Podcast Host and TV Producer

Exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author Amanda Knox spent four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit. The scandal made headlines for nearly a decade, as Amanda – dubbed “Foxy Knoxy” – was exploited by the media and judged by the masses on a global scale. Though she was exonerated by Italy’s highest court, she was sentenced to life by the court of public opinion, forever branded as a killer despite her innocence. Since her exoneration, Amanda has fought to reclaim her identity and to find meaning in those stolen years and unjust incarceration, all while advocating for a more just legal system and a more ethical media.

Thoughtful, passionate, and revelatory, and how to build seemingly impossible bridges, even towards the people who have harmed her. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Waiting to Be Heard and Free: My Search for Meaning as well as host of the podcast Hard Knox with Amanda Knox, featuring conversations with writers, thinkers, and creators exploring the ideas and experiences that help us grow more grounded, thoughtful, and free. Knox was an executive producer on Hulu's The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a mini-series based on her life and Hulu's Mouth of the Wolf, documenting her return to Italy to extend an olive branch to the man who sent her to prison. Amanda sits on the board of The Innocence Center, is the recipient of the Innocence Network Impact Award, and is an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Leonard Goldberg, President, EO South Florida
Amanda Knox delivered one of the most powerful and emotionally impactful evenings our Entrepreneurs' Organization South Florida chapter has ever experienced. Her courage, honesty, and humanity transformed a story the world thinks it knows into a deeply personal journey about resilience, truth, and rebuilding one’s life after unimaginable adversity. Amanda’s openness to collaborate with our team to create an immersive experience made the evening even more extraordinary. Our members left not only inspired but profoundly moved.
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"We had a great event. Amanda did a great job. It was great to get to know her a little bit in advance of the event on the flight down from Grand Rapids. I have gotten a lot of good feedback from the chapter members who attended. "

-YPO Ozarks

"Having Amanda Knox speak at our Forensic DNA Conference was the highlight of our program. She was easy to work with and was a highly engaging speaker, bringing our audience to tears multiple times."

-Bode Technology
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Talks & Conversations with Amanda Knox
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Author Talk: “Free”

In harrowing, insightful (and sometimes hilarious) detail, New York Times bestselling author AMANDA KNOX reflects on her book Free: My Search for Meaning and the hard-won lessons that followed her public ordeal. This conversation offers audiences practical insights on resilience, identity, and rebuilding after upheaval. Amanda explores how to move forward when the story you’ve told yourself about your life no longer fits, leaving audiences with a deeper understanding of purpose, perspective, and the inner work required to grow through hardship.

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The Courage to Engage: Finding Common Ground Across Deep Disagreement

Meaningful dialogue can feel impossible when perspectives are deeply divided. AMANDA KNOX draws on her experience—including her remarkable return to Italy to extend an olive branch to the prosecutor who sent her to prison—to explore how curiosity, empathy, and courage can turn conflict into constructive conversation. This talk offers practical insights for leaders navigating disagreement within teams, organizations, and high-stakes environments.

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Resilience Under the Microscope: Thriving When the World Is Watching

Few people understand pressure, scrutiny, and misperception like AMANDA KNOX. In this deeply human and thought-provoking talk, she shares lessons on resilience, composure, and decision-making when the stakes feel intensely personal and painfully public. Audiences will come away with a clearer sense of how to stay grounded in their values, make sound choices under pressure, and maintain a strong sense of self when criticism, uncertainty, or visibility threaten to overwhelm.

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Rewriting the Narrative: From Headlines to Humanity

When a story about you takes on a life of its own, how do you respond? AMANDA KNOX shares what it means to live inside a global headline and the work required to reclaim your voice. Through her journey, she examines how narratives form, how quickly they can distort reality, and what leaders can learn about reputation, perception, and navigating moments when the public narrative moves faster than the truth.

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