A Creative’s Journey, Running a Business & Dealing with Challenges – Amanda Weedmark (ep.3)

Amanda Weedmark is a Canadian designer, illustrator and business owner who creates and sells nature-inspired stickers, pins, patches and paper goods. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT:In this episode of Getting Under The Surface, we ask Amanda the following five questions, which are meant to help creatives and business owners, alike, on their professional and personal paths ...Why design and illustration — what prompted you to choose this field?As a creative, what did your journey look like from HS, to college, to the professional world?How did you get into over 90 retail stores across North America?    4. So obviously, you’re an artist AND a business owner. How do these two different facets of you co-exist — and how does one affect the other? What is the biggest challenge you have faced (either professionally, personally) and how did you handle it?MORE ABOUT AMANDA:Amanda is inspired by nature and her work is heavily influenced by the simple, funky styles of the 60s & 70sHer designs can be found in over 100 brick and mortar shops across North America, and she also has an online store: aweedmark.com …Website: www.aweedmark.comInstagram: @aweedmarkdesigns----ABOUT JOEYJoey is a certified Teacher of Presence Life Coach, having studied with Eckhart Tolle at The School of Awakening. He has also studied, and practices, Native American spirituality, Buddhism, and the teachings of Ram Dass. Joey has been practicing mindfulness and meditation for many years, and is a long-time student on the subjects of self-care, neuroplasticity, trauma, psychology, spirituality, goals, and relationships.LEARN MORELearn more about Joey, his life coaching practice, or book a complimentary discovery call by visiting his website.