Amanda Martin | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Current position (2)

Interim Director, Partnerships & Education

Credit Counselling Society

Co-Founder

FAITH+FEARLESS Beauty

Bio

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Financial Wellness

Amanda Martin is the Interim Director of Partnerships & Education at the Credit Counselling Society (CCS), bringing over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. A Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF), she leads the development and delivery of strategic financial wellness programs that support individuals, workplaces, and organizations in navigating today’s financial realities with clarity and confidence.

With a professional background spanning social services, lending, and collections, Amanda blends practical insight with a relatable and inclusive approach. She works closely with HR leaders, employer groups, and community stakeholders to provide education that drives employee well-being, reduces financial stress, and fosters resilience across diverse workforces.

Amanda is passionate about empowering Canadians to reduce debt, build financial confidence, and achieve lasting financial well-being—both at work and at home.

Women, Change & Leadership

Amanda Martin is a dynamic speaker, financial educator, and co-founder of FAITH+FEARLESS Beauty. Alongside co-founder Sarah Pritula, she speaks at conferences and events to empower women to redefine leadership, embrace authenticity, and navigate change with purpose and courage. Together, they explore topics like fearless entrepreneurship, building purpose-driven brands, showing up fully at every stage of life, and creating impact without compromising your values. Blending real-world experience with bold honesty, Amanda and Sarah challenge outdated norms and inspire women to lead on their own terms.

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Financial 1st Aid for HR Professionals

Financial 1st Aid for HR Professionals is an interactive and engaging 90 minute session that will empower HR professionals who work with employees who may be experiencing financial distress.

Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of financial distress, articulate how financial stress impacts employees and employers, and refer to resources when appropriate.

Participants will have opportunities to share and ask questions.

Official Certificate of Completion available upon request.

Financial 1st Aid for Social Workers & Social Service Providers

Financial 1st Aid for Social Workers & Social Service Providers is an interactive and engaging 90 minute session that will empower front line staff working with consumers who may be experiencing financial distress.

Participants will understand various technicalities in the financial services world impacting clients, recognize the signs and symptoms of financial distress, have the gentle money chat, and refer to resources when needed.

Participants will have opportunities to share and ask questions.

Official Certificate of Completion available upon request.

Leading on Your Own Terms: Fearless Entrepreneurship & the Power of Redefinition

This keynote dives into what it really means for women to lead today — not by outdated expectations, but by rewriting the rules. Amanda Martin and Sarah Pritula share honest insights on fearless entrepreneurship, navigating uncertainty, and owning your path through the messy middle. Through candid stories and practical takeaways, this session inspires women to lead with confidence, resilience, and authenticity — no permission required.

Money, Mental Health, and Financial Wellness: A Strategic Imperative for HR Leaders

Financial stress doesn’t stay at home—it walks into the workplace every day, impacting mental health, productivity, and retention. As financial wellness specialists, we see firsthand how financial challenges often connect to mental health struggles and influence workplace well-being.
This session shares compelling data about the relationship between financial stress and mental health and explores the business case for integrating financial wellness into HR strategies. HR professionals will gain practical tools and insights to help foster financial resilience among employees. Drawing on real-world statistics, workplace trends, and proven financial education frameworks, participants will leave prepared to integrate financial wellness into HR practices, policies, and organizational culture—turning financial well-being into a strategic advantage without stepping beyond their professional scope.

Past talks (1)

Making Cent$ of Money: Budgeting 101

Online Webinar

July 19, 2022