𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗯: Faces of KC IABC Leadership - Amy Stewart
Amy Stewart • Co-Website Coordinator
How long have you been involved with KC IABC and how did you get started?
I have a long history with KC IABC. I got started by helping with the Business Communicators Summit in 2009 and I was a board member for several years after that. Then I moved to the Pacific northwest and got involved again when I moved back. It was nice to see so many familiar faces after all of those years.
What’s your day job?
I founded Amy Stewart Public Relations in 2023 and I help women owned businesses, non-profits, and authors share their stories with the world. I’m also a mother to my six-year-old daughter and she’s the reason I started my business. I needed more flexibility with my schedule and now I have it.
What’s the most gratifying thing about your day job?
I love seeing my clients shine, whether that’s through a media spotlight, a partnership event, or a speaking engagement.
Favorite place to be when you’re not at work?
Watching live music. I recently went to a Kesha concert at the new amphitheater in Riverside.
You sound pretty busy. Why/how do you make time to serve on the board?
Running my own business gives me more flexibility and I enjoy working with and learning from other communications experts in KC.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from KC IABC?
Having a professional network and continuing education, no matter how far along you are in your career, are both very important. KC IABC offers lots of great opportunities to help with both.
Do you have a career path not taken?
Jazzercise instructor! Some would say it’s not too late, but I prefer not to be on stage. Similar to my work as a PR professional, I’m the one behind the scenes.
Do you have a favorite quote?
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” -Kelly Clarkson
KC/IABC is a 100% volunteer-led organization. Behind the scenes, these committed board members make things happen.
