Amy Ayoub

Amy Ayoub

Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project

Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN)

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First woman on the Nevada State Athletic Commission
President of the The Zen Speaker

1951

1953

Amy Ayoub is a lifelong Las Vegan who combined her passion for public speaking and helping others to found The Zen Speaker, a public speaking coaching company. Amy helps clients on their journey to share their stories, find peace behind the podium, and move audiences to action. Amy has been appointed by various Nevada Governors and Senators to four state and federal commissions. She was the first female appointed to the Athletic Commission, better known as the boxing commission. In February 2013, she testified before the Nevada State Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees, using her personally inspiring survivor story in support of Assembly Bill 67, which increased penalties for those convicted of sex trafficking. Her life story is one of resilience, inspiration and accomplishment and has prompted Culture Dog Films to create a recently-released documentary, The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence, that is resonating with anyone interested in turning their personal adversity into personal triumph.