Contact Amanda at Hello@PinnedReality.com
Amanda Gaden is a crafty, creative, stay-at-home-mom as well as the founder and owner of Pinned Reality. She majored in math and then became a theatre major. She loves problem-solving and making things happier, more beautiful, and more meaningful. She combines her creativity with Type A organizing skills to run a unique business that demands a lot of both artistry and planning.
If you’ve ever used Pinterest inspires a lot of great craft ideas. Amanda specializes in bringing your Pins and personal crafty visions to life.
Ideas and Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- How to find time for work in the midst of family life
- The toughest things for the kids
- Bringing Pins to life
- Hectic schedules
- Graphic design and then hand paint
- Amanda’s Pintrest fails
- Making an emoji-themed birthday party
- Now that the kids are in school, Amanda doesn’t have to “go back to work” – she has built her own future with her business
- The “mom” economy
- Estimating supply costs and setting pricing for custom jobs
- Communicating with clients about what they want to spend and what they want to get
- Amanda’s insider tips on how to DIY your own Pinterest project
- Hints for successful party planning – how long before the party should you begin, to avoid a Pintrest fail?
- If you’re not happy with what you’re doing, change it. Doing something different is terrifying. You’re never really ready. You’ll figure it out. Go for it!
- Small business support in Colorado Springs
- Fear of failure AND fear of success
- Everyone has something about them that’s unique and amazing, so find that thing and build your life around it. Find your sparkle.
Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:
- Pinned Reality on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinnedreality
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