We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Amanda Shuman. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Amanda below.
Alright, Amanda thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is Amanda, and I am a long time local of Saint Augustine, Fl. I have always found peace in nature. Witnessing the sun twinkle on the face of the water brings me such immeasurable joy. I enjoy being active and exploring the outdoors and feel most at home when immersed in nature. You never know what kind of surprising creature will decide to show itself which always leaves me overdelighted.
At Wild Sol, I offer many opportunities to have fun and commune with nature. I offer guided kayaking tours. A popular launching spot is through Salt Run; a local intracoastal waterway where we encounter exciting wildlife. I also offer a mobile kayak rental service at a variety of launches in town. I will bring the kayaks, and pickup them up when you are finished. I also facilitate retreats and events combining yoga, kayaking, and other health modalities to foster mindfulness, healing, & exploration. My intention overall is to create meaningful memories filled with fun, peace, and adventure.
You asked how I got here. Well, I have arrived at this point in my journey by trusting my inner compass. I believe life should be lived with intention, and every day is an opportunity to show our gratitude by exercising our creative freedom. I had an intutitive call and I answered.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
I have had to pivot a few times in life and business. Currently I am adjusting my goals to accommodate motherhood. I have a seven year old, and while things were easy enough with him at his age I now have a 2 month old which makes things a bit more complex. I am trying to channel my business in a way that allows me to stay a present parent. I will be adding new guides to my team so that I can stay on land with my newborn. I will be making kayaking deliveries a higher priority rather than guided tours. I will soon have this service official on my website, but welcome customers to give me a call to inquire. I am always prepared for this path of entrepreneurship to lead me somewhere new and unexpected. That is part of the magic of it all, and an opportunity to foster creativity.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
Happy clients have helped build my reputation within my market the most. With passion and patience, I have been dedicated to offering the best experiences for my clients, which is shown in their positive feedback. I have received nothing but pleasing reviews which give myself and others the confirmation to know I am offering high value experiences.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.wildsolkayakingadventures.com
- Instagram: wild.sol.kayaking.adventures