From Conflict to Clarity
Heart of Finance Podcast Guest
In this episode of The Heart of Finance, Katie Kimble Dyer sits down with Amy Smith, PhD, founder of Aligned Mediation Services. In this thoughtful conversation they discuss the value of mediation, and the deeply human side of financial decision-making. Together, they explore how mediation can help people navigate difficult conversations around homes, retirement assets, pets, schedules, and future plans with more clarity and care. This episode is a reminder that money conversations are rarely just about money; they’re about safety, dignity, and helping people move forward.
Transforming Views: Mindful Garment Making
TEDxSalemStateUniversity
The transformative process that can occur when a person realizes the potential to design and make garments that are tailored to their specific body measurements offers a great benefit to emotional health. You don’t have to fit the mold when you can create it to fit you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G236pDG5c1Q
Interview on “History of Success” (Lynn Community Television, Inc.)
https://lynn.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=e7c7daf1-0187-4bc0-84e8-870b27e3c449
Invited Talks and Peer-Reviewed Presentations (partial list)
Smith, A.M. (November, 2023). Women within the academy: Freedom to exist and resist organizational structures. National Communication Association. National Harbor, MD.
Smith, A.M. (November, 2022). “A Woman’s Place:” Subversion, resistance, and transformation. National Communication Association. New Orleans, LA.
Smith, A.M. (November, 2020). At craftivist crossroads of practical activism: Valuing craftwork, authorship/artistwork, and scholarship from the margins. National Communication Association. Indianapolis, IN & virtually.
Smith, A.M. (September, 2019). Transforming views: Mindful garment making. TedX Salem State University.
Smith, A.M. (March, 2019). The impact of women’s genealogy research on family communication. Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA.
Smith, A.M. (May, 2019). #MeToo in academic circles. International Communication Association. Washington, D.C.
Smith, A.M. (November, 2017). Working across boundaries: Collaboration as legacy building. National Communication Association. Dallas, TX.
Smith, A.M. (November, 2017). Supporting “Adjunct Faculty”: Building, engaging, and sustaining lasting relationships and opportunities for diverse adjunct faculty through mentorship and other professional development opportunities. Dallas, TX.
Smith, A.M. (September, 2009 & March, 2014). Enhancing public presentations: What public speaking skills can do for you. Salem State University.