Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Yoa.
Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
WELL..Talk about it’s giving, “started from the bottom now we’re here,” vibes.. Talk about stepping into your GLOW UP era! lived a majority of my young adult life being a shell of a person – I’m talkin’ I was the top of the class in Depression & Anxiety with a Heavy Sprinkle of Panic Disorder 101. I was 300+lbs, no life direction, no sense of happiness, joy, passion and purpose..Living my life through the eyes of other people’s expectations.. UNTIL ONE DAY – I made the decision to choose MORE! I shuffled into my joy, my confidence, my worth. I found my voice, my passion and purpose and NOW I GET DOWN on that dance floor of L I V I N’!
I share my experiences and lessons learned with a side of humor and wit, to inspire other women to step INTO who they are and show UP, show OUT in ALL that they do!
Fun fact: I’m a Capricorn..nostalgia queen, pizza music and ice cream are my love languages, I consider myself to be a karaoke queen, and I tell it how it is because why sugar coat sh*t, am I right?!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Change is never a smooth road, but like someone once said, nothin’ worth doin’ is easy! Fear can strike us still, worrying about what other people think can keep you stagnant, the thought of failing can keep you from even beginning, however I allowed my soul’s calling, what I call that “quiet whisper that becomes a loud roar,” to be heard.
I was able to drive through my fear and into my desires. I took my equity in other people and finally invested into myself.
Now – I’m always challenging myself to step out of my zone of comfort because the feeling you get from accomplishing “the thing” or overcoming what once was unthinkable – the feeling you get from THAT – will ALWAYS outshine the feelings holding you back. I promise!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Well, I’m known as “THE HYPE WOMAN FROM PHILLY!” I am a Speaker, Podcast Host of the 3x award winning show UNZIPPED, Serial Entrepreneur, Wife, & Mom of 2!
I bring all things INSPO with an air hump of HUMOR using my keepin it real vivacious attitude, Philly roots, along with my wisdom, experiences and insights to encourage women to get out of their own way & STAND OUT in a world where they are influenced to fit in!
My wheelhouse is confidence, authenticity, humor and bringing who you are in what you do knowing that we were all born to SHINE!
How do you think about happiness?
My husband and I are serial entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and we have two adorable kiddos! We work hard, play and love spending time with our kids, whether it is traveling, an escape room, or a day out at the ballpark to the Phillies game. We live by the motto, “Team work makes the dream work,” and “There’s always room for ice cream!” So, family and ice cream are the ultimate keys to happiness in this gals heart!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.amandayoa.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandayoa.official/
