Amy Vaughan

Owner & Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital

Marketing and Advertising

Education: IADT, Chicago
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Biography

Amy is a rebel with a cause and the Owner & Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital. As a dynamic speaker and community builder, she sits at the intersection of vulnerability, purpose, and collaboration. Her mission focuses on closing the Pay and Gender Gap by addressing the Networking Gap, leading to transformative change in the personal and professional lives of thousands.
With 14 years as an award-winning Creative Director, Amy crafted compelling digital and video content for global brands including Ford, Pringles, Febreze, and Pantene. Now, she channels that creative leadership into empowering professional women through community building and meaningful connections.

Target Audiences:
- Women's Professional Groups
- Marketing & Advertising Organizations
- Employee Resource Groups
- DEI & Ally Groups
- Corporate Leadership Teams
- Professional Development Programs

With an impressive background as an award-winning Creative Director, Amy spent nearly 14 years crafting compelling digital and video content for global brands like Ford, Pringles, Febreze, Pantene, Gillette, Folgers, Biore, Jergens, Walmart, BlueCross Blue Shield, Humana, and Fifth Third.

Now, as the biggest champion and CEO of Together Digital, Amy proudly safeguards and nurtures the organization's mission, inspiring and empowering women in the digital space.

Prior to Together Digital, for nearly 14 years, Amy worked as a passionate creative leader and award-winning Creative Director. Creating compelling and effective digital and video content for brands like Ford, Pringles, Febreze, Pantene, Gillette, Folgers, Biore, Jergens, Walmart, BlueCross Blue Sheild, Humana, and Fifth Third.

Passion

I am on a mission to close the Pay and Gender Gap by addressing the Networking Gap. I am also passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, connection, community, belonging, mindfulness, burnout, women supporting women, goal-setting, digital marketing, digital advertising, content creation, branding, messaging, and social media.

Best Story

Here's a startling reality: Women are 30% less likely than men to have a strong professional network, and the consequences are staggering. One in three women will leave the workforce, NOT due to lack of talent or ambition, but because they lack the support system needed to thrive. Even more troubling? Women are systematically missing out on the hidden job market simply because traditional networking feels so fundamentally broken for them.

Let's be honest – for many women, 'networking' has become a dirty word. Traditional networking spaces weren't designed with women in mind, and we've been culturally conditioned to stay quiet about our achievements rather than advocate for ourselves. The result? Incredible talent left untapped, voices unheard, and opportunities missed.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

I'm on a mission to fundamentally transform how women approach networking. By teaching women to network 'from the inside out,' we're creating a new playbook – one that replaces awkward small talk with authentic connection, and performative relationship-building with genuine community. When women learn to network in alignment with their values and strengths, they don't just find opportunities – they find their voice, their community, and their power.

This isn't just about building a bigger network. It's about building a better one, where meaningful connections fuel both professional success and personal fulfillment.

Testimonials
"The feedback from attendees was off the charts... Kayla and I were side chatting about how much we both needed that session. I definitely have some improvements to make on how I view others."

"I truly enjoyed the information and discussion... It even helped me understand why the people around me during early pandemic time acted so out of character. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest with us."

"The topic really seems to be resonating with so many people these days... I recently started making more coffee dates with friends and joined the neighborhood book club meetings in person, and it has helped me so much!"

Origin Story

As a former digital advertising creative director, I never imagined I'd become the owner and CEO of Together Digital – until this very community showed me what was possible. What started as membership in a supportive network became a profound transformation. The power of this community gave me the courage to leave a successful but exhausting career path and step into my true calling as a social enterprise leader – a dream I had pushed aside for decades.

My story isn't just a career change; it's living proof of what happens when women have genuine connection and community behind them. After experiencing firsthand how the right support network can transform not just careers but lives, I now lead Together Digital with a mission to create that same transformative space for others. This isn't just business – it's a movement to ensure every professional woman has the community she needs to pursue her boldest ambitions.

Example talks

The LONELIEST GENERATION | TALK

Perceived isolation or loneliness can be deadly.

…according to former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, among others, who have stressed the significant health threat. Loneliness has been estimated to shorten a person's life by 15 years, equivalent in impact to being obese or smoking 15 cigarettes per day.

This talk will unlock the what and why of loneliness and most importantly - HOW we can begin to practice more meaningful connections in our daily lives as a form of "us-care" vs. "self-care".

COMMUNITY BUILDING WITH INTENTION | TALK

Some people think that with the onslot of virtual that company culture and networking are dead. Not so. Through intentionality, curiosity, and authenticy–I believe we can make meaningful connections no matter where we are.

In this talk, I will share some of my best tips, tools, and advice for creating a sense of community and connection as I have with our Together Digital community of over 500 women from across the country.

The Zen of Business: Mastering Mindfulness to Conquer Burnout

This enlightening session introduces four powerful mindfulness principles - non-judgment, non-resistance, impermanence, and non-attachment - and demonstrates their practical applications in the business world. Learn how to make clearer decisions, lead with greater composure, and innovate more freely by mastering your mental landscape. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to navigate the chaos of entrepreneurship while maintaining your center. Whether you're facing tough negotiations, managing team conflicts, or steering through market uncertainties, these mindfulness techniques will be your inner compass for sustainable success. Join us to transform stress into strength and turn overwhelm into opportunity.

Featured Video

I am willing to travel

More than 100 miles

When it comes to payments

Everything is negotiable

Topics

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Best Story

Here's a startling reality: Women are 30% less likely than men to have a strong professional network, and the consequences are staggering. One in three women will leave the workforce, NOT due to lack of talent or ambition, but because they lack the support system needed to thrive. Even more troubling? Women are systematically missing out on the hidden job market simply because traditional networking feels so fundamentally broken for them.

Let's be honest – for many women, 'networking' has become a dirty word. Traditional networking spaces weren't designed with women in mind, and we've been culturally conditioned to stay quiet about our achievements rather than advocate for ourselves. The result? Incredible talent left untapped, voices unheard, and opportunities missed.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

I'm on a mission to fundamentally transform how women approach networking. By teaching women to network 'from the inside out,' we're creating a new playbook – one that replaces awkward small talk with authentic connection, and performative relationship-building with genuine community. When women learn to network in alignment with their values and strengths, they don't just find opportunities – they find their voice, their community, and their power.

This isn't just about building a bigger network. It's about building a better one, where meaningful connections fuel both professional success and personal fulfillment.

Testimonials
"The feedback from attendees was off the charts... Kayla and I were side chatting about how much we both needed that session. I definitely have some improvements to make on how I view others."

"I truly enjoyed the information and discussion... It even helped me understand why the people around me during early pandemic time acted so out of character. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest with us."

"The topic really seems to be resonating with so many people these days... I recently started making more coffee dates with friends and joined the neighborhood book club meetings in person, and it has helped me so much!"

Origin Story

As a former digital advertising creative director, I never imagined I'd become the owner and CEO of Together Digital – until this very community showed me what was possible. What started as membership in a supportive network became a profound transformation. The power of this community gave me the courage to leave a successful but exhausting career path and step into my true calling as a social enterprise leader – a dream I had pushed aside for decades.

My story isn't just a career change; it's living proof of what happens when women have genuine connection and community behind them. After experiencing firsthand how the right support network can transform not just careers but lives, I now lead Together Digital with a mission to create that same transformative space for others. This isn't just business – it's a movement to ensure every professional woman has the community she needs to pursue her boldest ambitions.

Example talks

The LONELIEST GENERATION | TALK

Perceived isolation or loneliness can be deadly.

…according to former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, among others, who have stressed the significant health threat. Loneliness has been estimated to shorten a person's life by 15 years, equivalent in impact to being obese or smoking 15 cigarettes per day.

This talk will unlock the what and why of loneliness and most importantly - HOW we can begin to practice more meaningful connections in our daily lives as a form of "us-care" vs. "self-care".

COMMUNITY BUILDING WITH INTENTION | TALK

Some people think that with the onslot of virtual that company culture and networking are dead. Not so. Through intentionality, curiosity, and authenticy–I believe we can make meaningful connections no matter where we are.

In this talk, I will share some of my best tips, tools, and advice for creating a sense of community and connection as I have with our Together Digital community of over 500 women from across the country.

The Zen of Business: Mastering Mindfulness to Conquer Burnout

This enlightening session introduces four powerful mindfulness principles - non-judgment, non-resistance, impermanence, and non-attachment - and demonstrates their practical applications in the business world. Learn how to make clearer decisions, lead with greater composure, and innovate more freely by mastering your mental landscape. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to navigate the chaos of entrepreneurship while maintaining your center. Whether you're facing tough negotiations, managing team conflicts, or steering through market uncertainties, these mindfulness techniques will be your inner compass for sustainable success. Join us to transform stress into strength and turn overwhelm into opportunity.