My name is Amanda. I’m an expert in solo travel, moving abroad, and creating a balanced lifestyle. Helping other women discover and demand more for themselves is a deep passion of mine, as I had to overcome many obstacles to get to where I am today.
I’m a small-town girl from Missouri. My whole life, I dreamed of traveling the world. Working hard to get academic scholarships, I was the first in my family to go to college. After completing my MBA, I moved to California where I grew my career in marketing and enjoyed the fast-paced life of Silicon Valley. But after 7 years on that journey, I felt like something was missing from my life.
In 2014, after a lot of great advice from friends who had traveled, I decided to make a 6-month trip through Southeast Asia. I funded myself with some savings and by working remotely (15 hours per week) with a company based in California.
After 4 months of backpacking, Thailand became my home. It was there I started a sustainable fashion brand and successful e-commerce business which I ran until 2021. I then returned to Missouri to spend time with my family and pursue a degree in Psychology, a longtime interest of mine.
While it was great to be back in the states for a while, after a few years I got the travel itch again! I had spent a year in Portugal in 2018 and longed to go back there — for the culture, the food, the beaches and friends I made.
I made the move to Lisbon in March, 2023. It’s the perfect city for remote workers, as so many foreigners come here for that purpose. There are several coworking spaces and meetups for making new friends easily.
In total, I’ve traveled in over 30 countries, and lived as an expat in Portugal, France and Thailand. Many countries I visited, I spent 1 or more months in as a digital nomad, including Bali, Australia and Italy.
As a coach, I seek to combine my skills and experiences to help other women overcome their fears and make bolder moves.
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