"Being a Ray of Sunshine" with Amanda Hoffman

As an influencer with over 11.5 thousand followers Amanda Hoffman of Wilmingtonmom is seen as a local celebrity. Bringing a "family friendly" lens to the Lower Cape Fear area. While the community knows of her as this public figure, I am elated to welcome you into a conversation to get to know the human and ray of sunshine behind the instagram handle. Please welcome to The Brittany Wheeler Show, Amanda Hoffman.Amanda's humility and kindness is deeply rooted in her upbringingHer desire to help others and create community begun as college student while attending UNCWLoving people and being around them is a passion and has been an undertone for even her newest endeavorsWilmingtonmom was a solution to a need- An adventure to travel and discover within her community Amanda recognized that many locals didn't even know places existed.She is just an ordinary woman who is as real on IG as she is in personAmanda has brought together competency and trust to "influence" and guide the communityBringing a child into the world during COVID was NOT the plan, but God helped Amanda birth a new dream as a resultAll of what she has done has led her to this moment and the dreams she is bringing to life right nowGod gifts those abundantly who steward their gift and love othersWilmington is a special place and has an incredibly amazing small business communityBe positive, see the beauty and be a ray of light for othersThere are people out there who want to help WITHOUT strings or a tradeWhat are you doing with your time? With your gifts?Focus and intentionality to accomplish what your goals areIf you are wanting to do something different, or try something new- DO ITDon't make excuses, and simplify!Thank you Vigilant Hope Roasting- The Roastery for sponsoring today's coffee. Check them out on instagram to support the mission of Vigilant Hope! Check out Amanda via Wilmingtonmom on instagram and follow along for all things "Family Friendly" in Wilmington, NC.  Grab Amanda's book Hello, Wilmington on her website. If you are a local business looking to collaborate or carry her book shoot her an email!Casa Blanca is one of Amanda's favorite- check them out! She loves PT Grille burger. Grab one and go to the NC Arboretum and enjoy the beauty around you!Follow us on @localmotivecollaborative on IG or @thebrittanywheelershow on Tik Tok.