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  • 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

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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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  • Leonard Goldberg, President, EO South Florida
Rave Reviews About Amanda Knox
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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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Breaking Silence: Amanda Knox Opens Up on Her Freedom and the Complex Link Between Innocence and Liberation | The Nantucket Project - Get Sharable Link
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 rebui ...

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.

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 construc ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 lear ...

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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True-crime miniseries The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox now streaming on Hulu

Exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author AMANDA KNOX's new series on Hulu, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, is a dramatization of her wrongful conviction in Italy, and her journey to reconcile with the man who sent her to prison. Featuring Knox as executive producer, this emotionally charged true-crime limited series goes beyond the headlines to show what happened when a young student’s life spiraled into injustice, media frenzy, and public ruination.  

Thoughtful, passionate, and revelatory, Amanda Knox's story of exoneration has captivated audiences across the country and abroad. She speaks on cultivating resilience in the face of the impossible, and leaves attendees feeling empowered, enlightened, and filled with hope.

Exoneree Amanda Knox shares her story of resilience in thought-provoking and uplifting keynotes and moderated conversations

Exoneree, journalist, and bestselling author AMANDA KNOX describes her journey through seemingly impossible obstacles and holding on to hope. Amanda spent four years in prison, eight years on trial, and continues to face judgment in the court of public opinion. Thoughtful, passionate, and revelatory, Amanda has captivated audiences across the country and abroad, sharing the wisdom she learned the hard way about how to find resilience in the face of tremendous adversity.

Amanda is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Waiting to Be Heard, and her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, Oprah Daily, The Free Press, and she has been profiled in The New York Times and an illuminating Netflix documentary, Amanda Knox. She sits on the board of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador, and is an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. Amanda is uniquely poised to speak on cultivating resilience in the face of the impossible, and will leave any audience feeling empowered, enlightened, and filled with hope.

Watch Amanda Knox for The Nantucket Project >>

Watch Amanda Knox on The Scarlet Letter Reports >>

Event Success Story: Amanda Knox headlined Bode Technology’s Annual Forensic DNA Conference, receiving rave review

Exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author AMANDA KNOX headlined Bode Technology’s Annual Forensic DNA Conference in Atlanta. Speaking from her personal experience, Knox provided a vital personal perspective to this group of professionals. Bode Technology’s event planner said, “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.”

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Watch Amanda Knox on The Scarlet Letter Reports >>

 

Amanda Knox’s book, Free, is a singular story of personal growth

In her latest book, Free: My Search for Meaning, exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author AMANDA KNOX shares the decade she has taken to reclaim her identity and truly feel free after nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit. In harrowing (and sometimes hilarious) detail, Free reveals Knox’s personal growth and hard-fought wisdom, recasting her public reckoning as a private reflection on the search for meaning and purpose that will speak to everyone persevering through hardship.

Watch Amanda Knox in conversation with The Nantucket Project >>

 

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Books by Amanda Knox
Free: My Search for Meaning

Free: My Search for Meaning

Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir

Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir

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Press & Media
Amanda Knox: The Life I Refused to Surrender - The Free Press
Amanda Knox Opens Up About Her Imprisonment, Mistakes, and Misadventures [video] - Godmothers Live
What Is Evil? - The Atlantic
Why Amanda Knox Forgave the Man Who Sent Her to Prison - Honestly with Bari Weiss Podcast
For a ‘Twisted Tale,’ Amanda Knox and Grace Van Patten Became One - New York Times
How to Survive a Scandal: Life Lessons From Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox - The Hollywood Reporter
Monica Lewinsky teams up with Amanda Knox for new Hulu docudrama - The Independent
Amanda Knox Has a New Documentary and a New Career Pursuit: Stand-Up Comedy (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter
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Biography

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Waiting to Be Heard, and host of the podcast Hard Knox. Her second book, FREE: My Search for Meaning came out in 2025. She is also an Executive Producer of the 2025 mini-series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox available on Hulu/Disney+.  Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit. She has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. She sits on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador and is on The Innocence Center Board of Directors. And she is the recipient of the 2024 Innocence Network Impact Award. 
You can find more of her work at www.amandaknox.com.
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