Multi-Hyphenate Amanda Seales on Professionalism, Positivity, and Owning Your Narrative
This week, Morgan DeBaun sits down with artistic intellectual and multi-hyphenate, Amanda Seales, for a conversation between two friends. They're discussing how they've navigated the spotlight and the importance of defining your own story as a public figure.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\nGo to cozyearth.com/journey and use code JOURNEY for an exclusive 40% discount.\nHead to https://www.squarespace.com/JOURNEY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JOURNEY.\nGo to Quince.com/journey for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.\nVisit BetterHelp.com/DEBAUN today to get 10% off your first month.\n\nIn this episode:\n00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview\n00:33 Meet Amanda Seales\n01:41 Amanda's Early Career and Professionalism\n05:03 Balancing Work and Personal Life\n08:23 Life as a Multi-Hyphenate\n10:40 Challenges of Being an "Influencer"\n16:33 Public Perception and Media Criticism\n23:49 The Club Shay Shay Interview\n27:14 Reflecting on a Painful Experience\n27:37 Understanding Direct Communication\n28:45 Appreciating Friendship and Fellowship\n30:13 Navigating Public Perception and Support\n32:36 Embracing Independence and Growth\n34:47 Redefining Success and Lifestyle\n37:36 Building a Supportive Community\n38:39 Exploring New Platforms and Content\n51:13 The Importance of Digital Marketing\n51:53 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts\n\nAmanda takes us back to the early days of her career, sharing how her journey in the entertainment industry began as a child and the lessons in professionalism she learned along the way. They delve into the intricacies of balancing life and work, emphasizing the hard work and dedication it takes to reach a point to prioritize personal self-care.\nAs a true multi-hyphenate, Amanda distinguishes between what it means to wear multiple hats successfully versus merely dabbling in various interests. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a public figure, with both Morgan and Amanda sharing their strategies for being intentional about their public personas.\nAmanda opens up about what led to her Club Shay Shay interview, revealing the lessons she learned and how it shaped her perspective. She talks about the need to be loud with positivity in a world often overshadowed by darkness, and how she\u2019s chosen to downsize and optimize her life. She also expresses how her autism diagnosis has allowed her to be easier on herself, ultimately making life feel more manageable.\nJoin Morgan and Amanda for this candid conversation filled with heartfelt emotion, laughter, and exceptional wisdom. Make sure you are subscribed to Morgan's YouTube channel to catch the full video version of the episode and more!\n\nMore from Amanda:\nhttps://www.amandaseales.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/amandaseales/\nJoin the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast\nMake sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_\nVisit Mormatcha.com to make a purchase.\nFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\nProduced by MicMoguls.