Amy Yip Coaching

01/17/2025

✨ WOO! What a fantastic way to kick off 2025! Just delivered my first speaking engagement of the year at the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) WISE Experience for women, and I’m still buzzing with energy from this incredible event! 💫

I had the honor of speaking to a room full of powerhouse women 💪👩‍💼 about Mastering Mental Fitness.

Together
👉🏽 We laughed 😂
👉🏽 We connected 💕
👉🏽 We leaned into the discomforts of our saboteurs 🥴

Watching the “aha” moments light up the room was an experience I’ll never forget. 🧠✨

The feedback has been overwhelming and humbling:
💯 100% of attendees found the talk valuable.
💯 100% want to hear me speak again.

One attendee even shared with me:
"This was so uncomfortable. And so good for me!"

To those who attended: Thank you for showing up with open hearts, open minds, and the courage to grow. You inspire me, and I am so grateful to be part of your journey. 🙌

Here’s to more women supporting, uplifting, and transforming together! 🌍💡

And a big thank you to Lauren Beckwith and Jessica Zucker for inviting me to speak! I'm so grateful for the community you've brought me into.

Xo
Amy

01/06/2025

✨ And just like that… hello, 2025! 🌟

Every year, I choose a word to guide my intentions and focus.



👉🏽 My 2025 word: GRACE. 💫 "To freely giving kindness and approval."

I can be hard on myself when life doesn’t go as planned and I feel like I'm 'dropping the ball'. And, well… the end of 2024 was not what I expected.

Instead of my usual recharge and reflection time, my family was hit with the flu. 🤒

My end-of-year rituals? Untouched.

January 1st? Totally unprepared.

I felt behind before the year even began.

But life doesn’t always follow our plans. What we can control is how we respond.

Take today, for example: ❄️

First workday back—and BAM, a snowstorm. 🌨️

Daycare? Closed. 🚫

Nanny? Snowed in. 🚗💨

Me? Balancing virtual client work with two kids at home. 👩🏻‍💻👩‍👧‍👦

Am I behind? Yep.

Could I get lost in the chaos? Sure.

But instead of spiraling, I’m choosing to give myself GRACE. 💙

I’m embracing kindness—for myself and my messy, imperfect moments. Because life rarely works out perfectly, but we can handle the imperfect with patience and compassion. 🌱

Here’s to finding beauty in the mess, embracing the unexpected, and giving yourself grace when you need it most. 🥂

👇🏽 Share with me:

What’s your word for the year?

XO,

Amy

12/21/2024

✨ And with that… I’m signing off for the rest of 2024 to unplug, disconnect, and recharge before diving into a fresh new year.

During my time offline, I’ll be connecting with these three amazing boys 💙 and reconnecting with myself. 🌱

💡 As Anne Lamott says: "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

Everything will be right here when I return. And guess what? If you choose to disconnect, it’ll be here for you too. 🌎

💻 Social media? Still here.

📋 Your work? Waiting patiently.

📄 Your to-do list? Yep, not going anywhere.

Social marketing gurus might say you have to stay consistent and never take breaks, or you’ll lose everything you’ve built. 🙅‍♀️ I respectfully disagree. 🙌🏼

I disconnect every year, and you know what? It’s fine. Really.

🌟 So, take the break. Whether it’s a week, two, or three, your world will be just as you left it.

Wishing you a beautiful rest of 2024. See you in 2025! 🥂

XO,

Amy

12/18/2024

"It must be extra tiring to be an older mom. Do you ever wish you'd had your kids younger?"

I get this question a lot.

Yes, being a mom is tiring—at any age—but honestly, I think I’m a better mom now than I could’ve been when I was younger. Here’s why:

1️⃣ I’ve gained wisdom through experience.

I’ve failed. I've learned. And I've done A LOT of inner work. Learning how to process emotions in a healthy way has enabled me to help my toddler navigate his big emotions. 🧠💖

2️⃣ I've learned to slow down. ⏳

When I was younger, I was always 'gogogo', caught up in the hustle and chasing achievements. Now? It doesn’t matter what opportunity is knocking at my door—I've learned to pause, prioritize self-care, and be fully present for my family. 💆🏻

3️⃣ I’ve let go of perfection.

Perfection doesn’t exist. So I don’t worry about trying to be the “perfect” mom or about what others think about my parenting. Instead, I focus on showing up, doing my best, and loving my kids wholeheartedly. Yes, I’ll make mistakes—and that’s okay. Because we’re all perfectly imperfect. 🙌🏼 ❤️

4️⃣ I've had time to build financial stability. 💵

The gift of that? I'm not stressed about money AND I can afford help, which gives me the gift of time. Time for myself, time for dates with my husband, and time to REALLY get down and dirty and play with my kids. 🧸 Which leads me to...

5️⃣ I’ve returned home to playful, silly Amy.

Now I embrace joy and silliness. When my son wants to wear sunglasses at breakfast because "the eggs are too bright", we all put on sunglasses. 😎 I’m flipping pancakes in shades, and we’re laughing the whole time. 🥞😂

This morning, Logan said to me:

"Mommy, I'm so lucky!"

"Why is that?" I asked.

"Because I have you in my life."

Yes, my heart melted. 🥹💖 And it affirms for me that I must be doing something right...

💡 At the end of the day, there’s no perfect age to become a parent. For me, being an older mom means I’m more patient, present, and intentional.

But no matter when you have kids, it’s never too early—or too late—to show up as your best self. ❤️

What do you think?

Xo

Amy

12/16/2024

✨ Exciting news: My speaker reel is LIVE! 🎥🎤
It still feels surreal to say that I speak for a living now. 💼💖

Why?

Ten years ago, I hated public speaking. 😬🎤 Even giving virtual team updates made my palms sweat. 🖥️💦

"I’m just not good at it," I'd tell myself.

But my director kept encouraging me to try: "The more you practice, the better you’ll get." I didn’t believe him. 🙅🏻

But he believed in me... and presented an opportunity that forever changed me.

"I can't make a conference that I'm supposed to speak at. Can you go in my place?"

I panicked. 💔 My mind raced for an excuse. 😵 But somehow, I stammered: "Sure, I’d love to." 🙃

"Great! You'll be the opening keynote to 600 people."

I was terrified… 😱 but I did it, and it became a turning point in my journey.

Fast forward to today: This year alone, I’ve
👉🏼 spoken at 57 events
👉🏼 done 12 podcast interviews
👉🏼 delivered 2 TEDx Talks

And guess what? I’m already booking engagements into September 2025. 📅✨

The lesson? Never say you’re “just not good” at something. With practice, you might surprise yourself. Turns out, my director was right all along! 😉

Share with me:
👇🏼
What’s one thing you tell yourself you’re not good at? How might you practice it today?

You've got this!
XO,
Amy

PS. Check out my Speaker Reel and let me know what you think! And if you book speakers for conferences, events, workshops, etc. DM me! I'd love to connect.

Amy Yip is a Mental Fitness Executive Coach, keynote speaker, self-confidence trainer, and award-winning author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Gre...

12/05/2024

🌟 WOO!! What an incredible way to wrap up 2024! I just delivered my final speaking engagement of the year at the VSCPA's annual Women's Leadership Forum, and it was nothing short of magical! Truly honored to be part of this empowering event! 🎉

The room was alive with laughter, tears, dancing, and even some boxing jabs! 🥊💃

Highlights for me:
👉🏽 Watching amazing women own and celebrate their badassery
👉🏽 The playfulness that sparked so much joy in the room
👉🏽 Witnessing deep friendships blossom through just 10 minutes of vulnerability

It was an incredibly powerful and energizing experience. 💖

One attendee even shared:
💖 "This workshop is among my top 3 workshops EVER. And I've been to a lot."

A huge thank you to Linda Newsom-McCurdy for inviting me to speak. I LOVED every moment of this session and am so grateful to have been part of this beautiful space of connection, empowerment, and joy. ❤️

Let’s normalize celebrating our wins no matter how small we think they are! 🏆👏🏼

Comment: What’s something you're proud of from today? 💬 I'd love to hear so I can cheer you on!

XO

Amy

11/22/2024

🌟 I had the honor of speaking at the Diversity Woman Media's National Women's Leadership Conference today about 🎉 Mastering the Art of Celebrating Your Wins 🎉
..because, let’s face it, we suck at celebrating ourselves! 🙌🏽

What touched me the most?

Seeing a room full of brilliant women

👉🏽 give themselves high fives

👉🏽 cheer each other on

👉🏽 and genuinely reflect on their wins

It was such a powerful and energizing experience.

One attendee even shared:

💖 "This was unexpectedly emotional—in the best way. It felt so healing to truly celebrate myself."

I LOVED every moment of this session and am so grateful to have been part of this beautiful space of connection, empowerment, and joy. ❤️

Let’s normalize celebrating our wins, big and small. Your success matters, and you deserve to feel proud! 🏆👏🏼

What’s a win you’re celebrating this week? 💬 Drop it in the comments so we can all cheer each other on! 🎊

XO

Amy

11/21/2024

🚨 Monday afternoon, I got the call: "Logan has a fever. You'll need to pick him up, and he must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school."

😩 My first reaction? Stress and overwhelm.

I’d just spent last week away at a business summit—completely offline—and now my to-do list was LONG. My calendar was stacked with coaching calls. I was already playing catch-up.

😱 “What am I going to do with my client this afternoon?”

😱 “How will I finish that proposal?”

😱 “I'm already behind!”

🌪️ I could feel the spiral coming on.

But then I stopped. I took a deep breath and reframed.

Instead of seeing this as a disruption, I chose to see it as an opportunity:

💡 “I get to spend a rare weekday with my kiddo!”

I rescheduled calls and let clients know their proposals would be delayed. I gave myself permission to pause.

On Tuesday, Logan woke up fever-free but still couldn’t go back to daycare. So, we made the most of it:

👉🏼 We played and laughed at the indoor play gym.

👉🏼 We baked cupcakes (messy, but worth it 🍰).

👉🏼 We snuggled up and read books together.

It turned into an amazing day. 💖

The to-do list? Still here, still long. But I wouldn’t trade a shorter list for those moments with Logan, for this cheesy grin he had on his face.

👇🏼

Sometimes, the "disruptions" in our lives are hidden gifts. It’s all about how we choose to look at them. 🌟

How do you reframe unexpected challenges in your life?

11/15/2024

🎉 Ya'll!! My book, Unfinished Business, has been awarded IAN Outstanding Book of the Year in the "Parenting/Family/Relationships" category! 🎉

And that's not all—it was also a finalist in two additional categories:

👉🏼 Multicultural Non-Fiction

👉🏼 Self-Help/How-To

When I saw the email with the subject line "Unfinished Business is a Winner," I almost marked it as spam (oops 😅). I’m so glad I didn’t!

I’m deeply honored that Unfinished Business continues to receive this kind of recognition.

But what matters most to me is the positive impact it’s making on relationships between adult children and their parents.

To everyone who has supported me—thank you from the bottom of my heart.

And a huge shoutout to those who’ve shared how the book has transformed your relationships.

I always pass those stories along to my parents. It took a lot for them to be willing to let me 'air their dirty laundry' publicly and these stories you share with me make my parents say, "Ok it was worth it."

If you haven’t read Unfinished Business yet, I hope you’ll check it out!

Xo

Amy

11/14/2024

✨ “Everything starts as a dream and ends as a memory.” ✨

As a business owner, it’s easy to get so wrapped up IN the day-to-day of the business that we lose sight of the dream.

🌊 Attending forced me to PAUSE and step back from the day-to-day of running my business (yes, scary!) to work ON my business for an entire week.

It gave me space to reflect on how far I’ve come, envision where I want to go, and map out the path to get there. 🚀

But it was more than that. I also go to:

💡 Connect with other change-driven entrepreneurs who uplift your dreams instead of doubting them, which is both inspiring and energizing.

🌅 Start my mornings with sunrise yoga on the beach and quiet walks that truly filled my cup. 🧘‍♀️

Our time on this planet is short.

How will you create space to pause, dream and make the most of it?

11/06/2024

🗳️ It's okay to not be okay today. 🗳️

Give yourself space and grace to feel and process whatever emotions arise—whether it's grief, anger, frustration, or sadness.

And for those celebrating the outcome: please remember that nearly half the country is hurting today. Be human. Be kind. Be empathetic and respectful.

At the end of the day, we’re all human beings, sharing this country; wanting the best for this country.

We are the "United" States of America, even though right now, it feels like we’re more divided than ever.

My hope is that we find a path to come together again for the future of this nation.

While I'm disappointed and processing myself, I still have hope. Let's hold space for each other. ❤️🤝🇺🇸

11/05/2024

Exactly 46 years ago today, my parents arrived in the United States with just $1,700 in their pockets, driven by a hope to give their daughters a better life, a brighter future, more opportunities 🌄🇺🇸.

One of the greatest opportunities I've gained from their sacrifices is the right to vote.

So today, I voted.

👉🏼 For our continued freedom.

👉🏼 For the future immigrants who will come with the same dreams my parents had.

👉🏼 For a vision of unity, empathy, and kindness towards all who call this country home. 🌎💙

At the end of the day, we’re all connected by our origins. Somewhere in each of our histories lies the journey of coming to this land. With the exception of Native Americans, we all come from somewhere else—each bringing unique stories, cultures, and hopes that make America what it is today. 🌎🤝

Let’s honor the journeys of those who came before us and those who still come, hoping to find a place they can call home. 🏠❤️

May we continue to welcome, support, and uplift one another with open hearts and open minds. Because when one of us succeeds, we all succeed. 💪✨

10/24/2024

✨ What an honor to kick off the morning as the opening keynote for the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance's Women Who Count Conference! I'm in awe by the 70+ participants who showed up, bright and early at 7:30am, ready to rock it after a packed day yesterday! ✨

The topic I spoke on is close to my heart 💖

👇🏼

Stop Saying Yes to Everything and Start Asking for What You Want!

Why?

👉🏽 Because for years, I struggled with saying no.

👉🏽 I sucked at asking for what I wanted.

👉🏽 I didn't even know what my needs were because I didn't think they mattered.

Helping other women reclaim their power to ask for what they truly want? That’s fulfilling! 💪🏽

Some of my favorite participant takeaways from the session:

💬 Woa! I didn't realize how much I go into my head to avoid feeling what's happening in my body!

💬 I felt my power asking for what I want!

💬 I realize how much I over-explain my 'no' when I can simply say 'no'.

This is why I do what I do. My heart is full as I head back home to see my boys! 💖

Xo

Amy

PS. Looking for a speaker or team facilitator who helps empower individuals, shift mindsets, and build confidence? Let’s chat! DM me to explore how I can help your organization thrive!

10/22/2024

Yesterday, the world lost a beautiful soul. 💔

We weren’t close.

In fact, we met virtually just a year ago through a mutual connection. We were introduced because I was trying to figure out where to take my business. She offered to help.

Despite facing her 3rd battle with cancer, she showed up with a radiant smile 😊, full of life and love, eager to help me without hesitation. 💫 We instantly connected and stayed in touch. We even planned to meet in person at a Business Growth Summit in 3 weeks.

But that in-person meeting won't be happening. Yesterday, she lost her 4th fight with cancer. 🕊️

Too often, we assume there will be a tomorrow. We take time and moments for granted. ⏳

She reminded me that:

Life is a gift. 🎁

We need to:

Live boldly. 💪

Love deeply. ❤️

Let kindness be your legacy. 🌟

Please no condolence comments. Instead, just take a moment to

👇🏼

Tell someone how much you care. ❤️

Reach out to someone you’ve been meaning to connect with. 🤝

Pause and appreciate the beauty around you. 🌼

XO,

Amy

10/14/2024

I don’t often speak about my husband, but without his support, I wouldn't be where I am today. 💝

Last week, I was reminded of this when an attendee said to me: "Kudos to you for traveling and speaking at this conference with a 2 month old at home!"

Truth is, I debated whether to attend. I felt bad leaving my husband alone with a toddler and a newborn.

My husband said to me: "This conference means a lot to you. I'll be fine. You go do your thing."

While I was away for 3 days

👉🏼 he took charge of our toddler's drop-offs and pickups

👉🏼 he handled our newborn's middle-of-the-night feedings 🍼👶🏼

👉🏼 all while managing his own job and other responsibilities

And he did it all without complaint. He was just happy that I was happy pursuing my passion and making an impact. ✨

This reminded me that

👇🏽

Behind every success is the strength of those who support you.

🌟 Who is your strongest supporter? 🌟 Go thank them

🌟 Who do you care about? 🌟 Find ways to support them in pursuing their dreams

XO,

Amy

10/11/2024

Just wrapped up my two workshops 👉🏼"How to Bridge Intergenerational Gaps"

and 👉🏼"Transforming Money Mindset" at the 2024 SASE - Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Conference!!

And my heart is FULL! 💖

What an honor and privilege to be back again. 🙏🏽

Highlights of my sessions:

✨ Tears of joy flowed (yep, I made people cry)
✨ Deep connections were formed
✨ Powerful reflections were sparked

Dozens of people came up to me after to share how impactful my sessions were for them. One person even said:

"You just rocked my world... in a good way." 🤯

When asked why I do what I do, my answer is simple:
👇🏽
I want to change lives. 🌟 It may sound cheesy, but I believe everyone deserves a positive, happy, and empowered life.

We often get in our own way—but with the right mindset and tools, we can break free. 💪🏽✨

How do you get in your own way? Awareness is the first step.

✈️ Now, it's time to head home and spend a fun-filled weekend with my boys running around RAWR'ing like TRex. 😍 🥰

Sending all of you in Facebook land lots of love 💖 and wishing you a beautiful weekend with those you care about. 💫

Xo
Amy

PS. Looking for a speaker or team facilitator who helps empower individuals, shift mindsets, and build confidence? Let’s chat! DM me to explore how I can help your organization thrive!

09/30/2024

Thrilled to be back at the SASE - Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Professional Conference next week in Boston! 🎉

This year, I'll be covering two topics that are near and dear to my heart:

👉🏽 How to Bridge Intergenerational Gaps
👉🏽 Transforming Money Mindset

🗣️ Growing up with immigrant parents, I was taught to respect elders and authority figures—keep your mouth shut, no talking back. This led to avoiding hard conversations.

🤝 But over the years, I’ve learned the incredible power of bridging those divides.

When generations connect and truly listen, relationships transform in ways you’d never expect—both at home or in the workplace. 💡✨

💰 Growing up, I was also taught to save, not spend—always be frugal. 💰 That left me feeling guilty about investing in myself. I struggled to ask for what I was worth.

What I've learned is that shifting to an abundance mindset changes not just your finances, but your confidence, well-being, and happiness. 🌱

💬 Excited to dive into these discussions and help break barriers together! ✨

Xo
Amy

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09/27/2024

🎉 Happy 1st Birthday to my book 📖 Unfinished Business! 🎉

Several book marketing experts recently reminded me that the one-year mark is a perfect time to promote my book.

So, naturally, I dove headfirst into crafting a marketing plan.

But here’s the thing...

I just had a baby.

I’m on maternity leave.

I’m exhausted.

The more I worked on that marketing plan, the more I realized I was missing out on moments that really mattered:

✨ Cuddles with my newborn

✨ Playtime with my toddler

✨ The rest I desperately need

I had to ask myself, “Why am I doing this?”

So I made a choice: Instead of following the ‘best practices’ for book marketing, I hit pause on the big promotional push.

Instead, I’ve been prioritizing:

👶 Quality time with my little guy

💤 Resting when I need it

🦖 Running around pretending to be a T-Rex with my toddler

And honestly, Baby Julian, Toddler Logan, and I are much happier for it. 😊

Although Baby Julian would still love it if you grabbed a copy of the book…

👶🏼 👇🏼 In Baby's Julian's words (or babbles)
"Please share this post and grab a copy of the book to fund my endless diaper supply!"

You can get your copy of Unfinished Business at: https://amyonamazon.com/ All proceeds go to Baby Julian's diaper fund 🤣

Xo,
Amy