Driving Change Through Chat
With Amy Savage from the Grow As I Go Podcast
Your Wednesday commute just got interesting. Why? Because Amy Savage has launched her passion project.
Driven by a desire to help people feel less alone in the messy middle of life, that universal space where we’re all still figuring things out with every new chapter, Amy has created a podcast called Grow As I Go.
Released every Wednesday at 6am, episodes are designed for people who feel like they haven’t quite cracked their goals yet – but want to grow, learn, and get the most out of life as they live it.
“It’s a space for honest, vulnerable conversations about learning as we go, without pretending we have it all together,” Amy explained.
“It’s for the messy middle part of life that we rarely feel comfortable showing. Most stories get told in hindsight, after the lessons are clear. But life isn’t lived that way. We’re figuring things out in real time, and I wanted to create something that reflects that.
“I’ve had quite a bit of personal adversity over the past decade which really sparked a deeper urge to share. I really think there is so much power in being vulnerable and sharing your experiences because the reality is, hard things happen to all of us, and no one should have to navigate that alone.
“We all are so busy on this constant treadmill of life, to the point where we don’t often make time for ourselves to pause, reflect, process, and learn lessons. This podcast is an invitation for people to jump off the treadmill for 15-20 minutes each week, to do exactly that.”
Amy has plenty of experience to share.
In her career she has gone far, working with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for 15 years, where she has held roles including Manager of Economic Development, all while running a successful MC business hosting private events.
“I feel very lucky to say that I genuinely love my job,” Amy shared.
“It allows me to contribute to regional growth while being part of forward thinking projects that shape the region’s future. Creating a space where people feel safe to grow, learn and be themselves is something I care deeply about. This podcast is really a natural extension of that passion.”
The idea for Grow As I Grow had been on Amy’s mind for over three years, stuck there by a fear of failure we can all relate to.
“I thought that it needed to be perfect and that I needed to have everything figured out before I began,” Amy said.
“Eventually I realized it shouldn’t be about having all the answers or creating something flawless, but more about showing up, being authentic, creating something meaningful – which is the whole vibe this podcast is built on.
“I’ve always been someone who brings a fun, vibrant energy into everything I do, and I want this podcast to feel the same. Even though we’re talking about real and sometimes heavy stuff, we can also see the light and human side of it all.”
Describe your personality in three words:
Warm, vibrant and authentic
What Advice would you offer young business people?
Stop waiting for the ‘right’ moment and take the leap. It’s not about perfection, it’s about being willing to give things a shot. Every experience, good, hard and unexpected, teaches us something. Life is meant to be lived, not held back from.
Find Grow As I Go on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, and hit subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. Find updates on Instagram @growasigopodcast
