Quotes by Amy Jo Martin

Ive never isolated role models based on gender. I have more male role models due to the mere fact that Ive done business with more of them and theyre leaders within the verticals I work. Of those, Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, is an entrepreneur and personal friend that I have a great deal of respect for.

We live in a social world now, and theres no denying the power that Twitter has yielded across all verticals. Sports is a perfect fit because fans are highly emotionally charged and things happen quick.

Confidence and empowerment are cousins in my opinion. Empowerment comes from within and typically its stemmed and fostered by self-assurance. To feel empowered is to feel free and thats when people do their best work. You cant fake confidence or empowerment.

Social media is changing the way we communicate and the way we are perceived, both positively and negatively. Every time you post a photo, or update your status, you are contributing to your own digital footprint and personal brand.

Some people say they have a thirst for life. Theyre excited about every day and theyre prepared to look the bad and the good straight in the face and greet it all with a smile. I like to think Im one of those people.

Well continue to see more and more brands integrate social causes, charitable components and environmental issues as underlying themes to their campaigns and messaging. Humans connect with humans after all, and brands are using this as a point of connection to engage with their audience, especially charity-minded Generation Y.