Amanda Perna is a creator of beautiful things, fashion designer, two-time Project Runway contestant,

and mompreneur who shares with me her story of evolving into her brand that's all about making people feel happy.

She talks to me about why she believes it's so very vital to stay true to you,

no matter what other voices or influences around you might tell you,

or what you might be telling yourself that everyone else wants from you.

Okay, guys, if you are a fan of Project runway, you are going to love today's episode.

I have a very special guest with me.

Her name is Amanda Perna. And say hi,

Amanda. Hi. And I met Amanda at Alt Summit in the spring. Yeah, in the beginning, yeah,

kind of the beginning of spring. And I just was amazed by her from the moment I met her.

She just has a light about her. She's really was so warm and

friendly and wonderful. So Amanda, tell us who you are and what you're up to. Sure. Well, thank you so

much for having me. I'm so excited. I felt the same way about you immediately. Just it's really amazing,

especially as women when you go somewhere and you get

to meet really cool, inspiring women who are, you know, doing their thing and trying to help people.

So I'm so excited to be here and share with your amazing followers and get to know you a little bit

more to you. But I'm long story short. I am a working fashion designer slash illustrator slash mom boss.

I wear a million in five hats.

And I just, I mean, I pretty much identify myself as a creative person.

There's nothing that I don't want to create.

I just want to create it all.

But yeah, so I got my start. Originally growing up, I was a theater kid.

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