Hello! I’m Amanda. I’m a wife, mother, woman of faith, voice over artist, and avid writer.
I’ve written for over three decades and choose to share some of my writings with you via the Words in the Raw podcast.
The writing I share is often raw and unedited. Writing that is what I like to call, “straight out of the shower.” Un-toweled, un-moisturized, un-makeuped. A few pieces get some tweaks here and there, but otherwise what I share are my words in the raw.
Through this podcast, my hope is to give you words when you struggle to find your own. My hope is to offer a fresh perspective that gives you something to chew on. At minimum, I hope that as you listen, you’ll discover that tidbit you relate to. That you’ll find even one word that is meant just for you.
My podcast shares a lot about me, but here are a few of my loves (in addition to writing):
- My family and dear friends. I’m blessed with great people to love and who love me.
- Nature! I love to move and use my body. Hiking, walking, running, biking, and just generally being outdoors makes me so happy. Rocks, leaves, and flowers gathered by myself and my kids rest in small collections around my home. I’m an unabashed tree hugger. You should try it!
- Reading and film/TV. I love me a good story and gobble up audiobooks and shows alike. Historical fiction is my fave. I love a good romance and chick flick too.
- Performance. Voice over is my “closet” outlet to flex those performance muscles. (…An easy pun for us VO folks since many of us record in a closet or other small space.) I also love attending local shows and events.
- History and art. Museum for a date night or daytime activity with kids? Check ✔️
- I’m extroverted yet enjoy my quietude.
- I enjoy learning about healing and use a variety of modalities to work on myself—prayer, guided imagery, chakra/meridian work, etc. I love all the good there is to help us grow and improve.
- Fun! I love to have fun and if we ever meet, know that I laugh loud and will try to learn your life story during our first convo.

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