The Middle Ground

Breaking the Silence: Amy Ayoub’s Journey from Shame to Strength

Tom Letizia

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Amy Ayoub, President of The Zen Speaker and subject of the acclaimed documentary The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Amy opens up about her remarkable journey — from a hidden life shaped by trauma to becoming one of Nevada’s most respected speaking coaches and advocates for survivors of sex trafficking.

She shares how finding her voice transformed her life, inspired landmark legislation, and reshaped her mission to help others speak their truth with confidence and authenticity. This episode is about courage, redemption, and the healing power of storytelling.