A “Famous” Story
This is Wally’s personal and compelling story on how he started and developed The Famous Amos Cookie Company. Starting with his humble beginnings in Tallahassee, Florida he will take you on a journey that includes growing up in the early South to moving to New York to live with Aunt Della to his years with the William Morris Agency where he worked with Simon & Garfunkel, Marvyn Gaye, the Supremes and many others during the 60’s. Learn how he turned a chocolate chip cookie into a superstar and what it really means to be famous. He will also give you insight into how he continues to overcome adversity. How he started a company while going through litigation over the ownership of his name. This is truly A “Famous” Story. This is authentic Wally Amos at his best.
The Cookie Never Crumbles
Wally Amos is a man of wisdom, a man of humor, and a man of joy. And he has learned the greatest secret in life: You can be happy no matter what. Wally will share his inspiring collection of "recipes," and tell you how adversarial situations are often blessings in disguise, and how the lessons we learn in life sometimes come from the most unexpected places. The Cookie Never Crumbles is Wally's philosophy, and during his lecture he will tell you, through touching, hilarious, thought provoking stories, how you can adopt this philosophy for you.
From Wally's childhood, up through his days in the entertainment business, to the creation and loss of "Famous Amos" cookies, and to his current way of life, Wally Amos struggled, adapted, and finally triumphed. His inspirational advice will make you laugh, make you dream and make you think. This is a message built on faith!
The Power In You
This program is designed to demonstrate that life is an inside job. Using his personal experiences, Wally explores the power in words, faith, enthusiasm, giving, attitude, love and other positive aspects of life to help the audience connect with their inner power. Throughout the years that he has been speaking, "The Power In You" has proven to be an excellent vehicle for building self-esteem and confidence.
Relationships Are Partnerships
Drawing from his own relationships, both personal and business, Wally shares how organizations can achieve clearer communications, harmony and a sense of belonging for all employees. Because of his years of varied experiences and careers, plus his warm, personal and sincere delivery, he is qualified to show the advantages of teamwork. Wally shares his successes and his failures, which can act as a mirror to benefit your organization. When you strengthen your relationships and partnerships, you strengthen your organization.
A Recipe for a Successful Life
What are the ingredients that have made Mr. Amos a success? Focus, Teamwork, Follow Through, Balance. An enlightening experience where the audience will explore their own belief system and evaluate their own values. A super charged speech for anyone or any company ready to turn their lives, career, or corporation around. (By the way, you have to book Wally to get the rest of the recipe.)
Seeds of Wisdom, Slices of Life
Hawaii's beloved "Cookie Man" focuses on helping people to shed the cultural stereotypes and myths that often cloud their decisions and misdirect their actions. Emphasis is placed on getting in touch with the truth of who we are now versus what we've been in the past. Participants will realize that each of us creates our own belief system and will learn how to transform the negative beliefs they may have into positive ones while simultaneously unlocking their inner power.