Meet Amanda, COO at 828Collective and our unofficial "Fun Ambassador." With an associate's degree in Art, Amanda’s journey has been one of creativity, adaptability, and passion. She shifted from art to social work and entrepreneurship during the 2010 recession, founding a business that supported global missionaries by creating fair-trade enterprises. At its peak, she managed projects across seven countries, overseeing product design, material sourcing, and market research.
After achieving success, Amanda felt led to a new chapter and co-founded 828Collective, continuing her passion for marketing and helping others. With a growth-focused mindset, she thrives on adapting to new challenges and driving innovation.
Amanda is proud of the close-knit team she’s built at 828Collective, where collaboration and a family-like atmosphere are key to their success. She believes in the power of flexibility and fostering a positive, vibrant company culture.
Outside of work, Amanda loves getting creative with baking, art, and home décor. A DIY enthusiast, she’s always turning projects into personal adventures (even when they might be better left to the pros!). She’s also passionate about holistic health, herbalism, and embracing non-toxic living.
Fun Facts:
- Favorite food: Chips and salsa, hands down.
- Personal quest: I’m obsessed with perfecting the chocolate chip cookie.
- Next on my Bucket List: To see the Northern Lights
- How I unwind: I embrace farm life, reveling in the simplicity of walking barefoot, tending to animals, cultivating flowers, and birdwatching.
- Words to live by: My go-to inspiration comes from Hebrews 11:11, reminding me of the power of faith and perseverance during challenging seasons.
- “And by faith, even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.”
