Talent Leaders
Attract and retain top talent that drives operational success.
Meeting Planners
Book a high-energy keynote that delivers ROI.
Founders & Execs
Your reputation is your currency. Make it work overtime to win.
Brand Edge Accelerator
Solutions
Speaking
Your brand is more than words or imagery. It’s what people experience at every touchpoint. From how your customers feel when doing business with you to how your employees show up or investors are communicated with, your brand experience is the driving force behind trust, loyalty and growth.
More than a logo.
Hi, I’m Amber.
Count on me to deliver dynamic opening keynote experiences that seamlessly connect branding with internal culture and customer experience. I'll equip attendees with the clarity and confidence to own their value, seize opportunities, and position themselves for remarkable growth—all while building an undeniable edge in their industry. And maybe I cause a little ruckus! Imagine opening keynote dancers, drum lines, gospel choirs, singer-songwriters and the like helping me kick off your event, creating FOMO like woah!
Opening keynotes set the tone for the entire event, and I. Am. Ready.
- Define your unique value and voice,
- Protect your energy and assets,
- Sharpen your positioning in crowded markets,
- And strategically leverage your relationships and reputation to drive growth.
With a no-nonsense, high-impact, and emotionally resonant approach, I deliver clarity, confidence, and conversion.
I create winners.
A little ruckus never hurt anyone.
never hurt
High-performing leaders, founders, and brands come to me to clarify their edge, elevate their influence, and convert visibility into tangible business results—using emotionally intelligent brand strategy, proven real-world frameworks, and AI-enhanced tools.
More About Me
Your audience deserves more than just someone talking at them.
They deserve an experience.
LISA DEMAIO
Dance Studio Owner’s Association Member Conference
"Amber was so down-to-earth and relatable! She used personal stories to engage with our audience, which helped drive her topic of employer branding home. Our members loved her and have requested to work with her again as soon as possible!"
DUSTY HALL
Loews Hotels National Corporate Training
"Amber Hurdle is the epitome of professionalism but can connect with you on a deeper level. That’s what sets her apart -- because she has the utmost realism about her and a very genuine nature, but can also deliver with a poise and precision that it takes to be able to train a corporate structure in a corporate environment. With Amber, she connects with each individual, even though she is presenting to a whole entire group at the same time."
BRAD PANKEy
Private, Post-Acquisition Corporate Event
"I finally felt a connection to our vision. The jokes actually made me laugh. She was so relatable to us all adapting to the changes post-merger, and we can even laugh about it now with this new light at the end of the tunnel. This was by far the best internal event I have attended to date!"
NATALIE GLENN
University of Georgia Professional Alumni Conference
"It was a breeze working with Amber. She was energetic and organized and added the unexpected to our program. Her presentation was interactive, out-of-the-box and engaging. Our conference attendees raved about it in our conference survey - she was definitely a highlight of the conference."
Amy Hinote
Founder, VRM Intel
"I know you get this with all of your engagements, but holy sh*t, wow! I really don’t have words yet….You are the real deal.
I’m so grateful to you for putting so much into this. I’ve worked with keynote speakers before , and you went above and beyond to not only deliver an outstanding presentation, but also to help build this community before and after. You set the bar!"
Penny Cupp
Tractor Supply Co.
"Thank you so much, you are amazing! BEST virtual presentation ever!
Ashley R., Pure Romance
Thanks again so much for the amazing energy and content that you provided today. I want to share some of the comments from the event, including, “This was the best session to date!”"
Beyond the Keynote
Want to work with me offstage?
Let’s build a brand experience that wins.
Your brand is so much more than a logo, fonts or colors. It’s an energy. It’s what your customers, employees, investors, bankers, industry members, community leaders, government officials and audiences feel when they interact with you.
Are you delivering an experience that connects with each of them or are you going the cheap vanilla ice cream, baked chicken with no seasoning route for your brand?
If you’re still treating your brand like a one-size-fits-all formula, you’re leaving money, talent and influence on the table. The stakes are too high not to have a custom strategy that aligns your brand experience with your operational goals, not to mention maximizes and humanizes the AI tools that are quickly stripping away originality.
Lucky for you, business is my sport. So let’s win.
I work with fast-scaling or evolving businesses and high-performing leaders to ensure brand consistency across every interaction, whether focused on your personal brand, business brand or employer brand. Here’s how we can work together:
Fascinate Test
The world’s only personal brand assessment that reveals how the world sees you at your most influential.
Velvet Machete Leadership Academy
8-week leadership certification course to maximize influence & business results.
Fractional CXO Services
Unifying brand experiences across all key stakeholders to drive loyalty and results.
Employer Brand Central
Customizable frameworks to align culture & attract top talent.
Brand Edge Accelerator
Tactical, hands-on brand-building for professionals.
The Vanguard Experience
Exclusive mastermind for elite founders & executives.
Each program sharpens brand experiences, deepens trust and accelerates growth.
Explore Services
✔ Globally recognized, multi-award-winning expert in brand experience.
✔ #2 Branding Professional in the World (Global Gurus, 2025).
✔ Fortune 100 consultant & sought-after keynote speaker.
✔ Science-backed branding strategies blending AI, psychology, and neuroscience.
✔ Real-world business expertise—not just theories, but proven frameworks that deliver results.
I don’t just help businesses stand out—I help them stand for something.
Read my full bio here
Why Work With Me?
LISA DEMAIO
Dance Studio Owner’s Association Member Conference
"Amber was so down-to-earth and relatable! She used personal stories to engage with our audience, which helped drive her topic of employer branding home. Our members loved her and have requested to work with her again as soon as possible!"
DUSTY HALL
Loews Hotels National Corporate Training
"Amber Hurdle is the epitome of professionalism but can connect with you on a deeper level. That’s what sets her apart -- because she has the utmost realism about her and a very genuine nature, but can also deliver with a poise and precision that it takes to be able to train a corporate structure in a corporate environment. With Amber, she connects with each individual, even though she is presenting to a whole entire group at the same time."
BRAD PANKEy
Private, Post-Acquisition Corporate Event
"I finally felt a connection to our vision. The jokes actually made me laugh. She was so relatable to us all adapting to the changes post-merger, and we can even laugh about it now with this new light at the end of the tunnel. This was by far the best internal event I have attended to date!"
NATALIE GLENN
University of Georgia Professional Alumni Conference
"It was a breeze working with Amber. She was energetic and organized and added the unexpected to our program. Her presentation was interactive, out-of-the-box and engaging. Our conference attendees raved about it in our conference survey - she was definitely a highlight of the conference."
Amy Hinote
Founder, VRM Intel
"I know you get this with all of your engagements, but holy sh*t, wow! I really don’t have words yet….You are the real deal.
I’m so grateful to you for putting so much into this. I’ve worked with keynote speakers before , and you went above and beyond to not only deliver an outstanding presentation, but also to help build this community before and after. You set the bar!"
Penny Cupp
Tractor Supply Co.
"Thank you so much, you are amazing! BEST virtual presentation ever!
Ashley R., Pure Romance
Thanks again so much for the amazing energy and content that you provided today. I want to share some of the comments from the event, including, “This was the best session to date!”"
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