Vidium Spotlight #1: Amy Fallon Rowing The Atlantic For Last Oarders

For Amy and Stuart, the “why” behind the row is just as powerful as the feat itself. They’re raising funds for the Jon Egging Trust, a UK charity that supports school-age children who face significant life challenges — from low confidence to being carers at home — helping them build the skills and support networks to stay in education and thrive beyond it. “We want to show young people that with teamwork, communication and trust, you can take on things that seem impossible,” Amy explains. “It’s about personal growth, resilience, and proving to yourself what you’re capable of.” That mindset is something she’s developed over the past decade in her media career, too. Once shy and reluctant to speak up, Amy has built her confidence through experience, mentorship and feedback — becoming someone who now leads presentations with ease and clarity. “I used to hate the idea of speaking in front of people,” she says. “Now I know that in any room, I’m the expert in programmatic — and I’m confident in what I bring. And just as importantly, I’ve learned to say when I don’t know something. That’s confidence, too.” When things get tough — during a long training session, or after a long day at work when the sofa is calling — Amy comes back to what she can control. “It’s all about focusing your energy where it counts,” she says. “You can’t control the waves, or the weather, but you can control your mindset and your preparation. That applies at sea, and in the office.” She uses breathing exercises and mental check-ins to stay grounded, often breaking things down into manageable chunks and focusing on the next step. “It’s not about pretending it’s easy — it’s about staying present, staying focused, and not wasting energy on what you can’t influence.”