Amanda was born in Boulder, Colorado and raised across several cities, with Grand Lake and Breckenridge holding a special place in her heart. A proud graduate of Denver South High School and Oral Roberts University (’95), she studied Commercial Art, played NCAA volleyball, and served as yearbook photographer. Since, her main self employment has been as a contract photographer with 2 large seminar companies.

She is a child of divorce and a woman of many experiences, Amanda's life has been shaped by change, resilience, and a deep desire to connect. Known for her quick wit, shock humor, and ability to make people feel safe and seen, she brings lightness to even the heaviest topics. Friends often describe her as “deep, hilarious, and real.”

Amanda was married for 14 years and is a devoted mom to two amazing boys—her inspiration for countless laughs and deeper purpose. Out of the pain of divorce, she wrote a powerful, funny, and healing book to help others navigate loss with faith and humor. Her 2nd marriage was fast and furious as she found herself in a whirlwind of a family business and a new marriage to a struggling alcoholic. That almost ended her in 2018. Since she has stayed single and been working on raising her now awesome young men.  

Since 2007, Amanda has worked in personal development—as a photographer, author, coach, affiliate marketer, seminar facilitator, copy writer, and content creator. With 25+ years of personal growth under her belt, she’s passionate about helping others dream again and become their best.