Ep. 110: A Lifelong Journey of Learning with Amanda Mottola

This week’s Mission CTRL episode is an international adventure filled with history, mystery and intrigue.  Born in Asunción, Paraguay in 1989 under the dictatorship of Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, mom, author and entrepreneur, Amanda Mottola would find her way to the United States by way of adoption.  From an early age Amanda knew she was different as her classmates would ask: why don’t you look like your parents?  Mottola’s parents never hid the fact she was adopted and despite positive affirmations and being raised in a loving household, Amanda felt a curious void that needed to be filled.   Armed with wholesome values and principles instilled by her parents, Amanda set out on a quest to Asunción, Paraguay, a self-funded journey through the collection of water bottles.  Mottola grew up in Connecticut and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven, she is also the CEO of Otraway, a New England-based marketing agency and author of Learning as a Lifelong Journey.  Tune in to hear how the Ambassador of Paraguay found out about Amanda’s persistence and resilience which led him to write a recommendation for her book.  Before launching into this week’s entrepreneurial adventure, Ramon and the flight crew share some scam prevention tips and discuss the Starbucks Red Cup Rebellion. . . Find Mission CTRL on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and our website. Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their stories and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture. Subscribe for weekly branding and entrepreneurial content here!  To learn more about Peralta Design's work visit peraltadesign.com. #welaunchbrands #digitalagency #mbeagency #mbe #digital #branding #marketing #web #startups #creative #BrandU #w2 #fulltime #leadership #contentcreator #contentstrategy #marketingstrategy #entrepreneurs #business #launchyourbrand