Experience The Buzz: No. 13 -- AMANDA BOULDIN

Experience The Buzz

No. 13 -- AMANDA BOULDIN | Influencer

February 19, 2021 3:00pm

1h 19m

I love what Amanda Bouldin brings to the table. This Sacramento mom of three beautiful girls who is happily married didn't design what I am going to tell you next. After leaving Stitch Fix, a friend recommended going onto Instagram and having fun! So while having fun on Instagram and Tik Tok shortly thereafter ... something happened. It was her 10th post on Tik Tok. Simple mom rant following the Golden Globes that featured Michelle Williams. Wait for it ... 6.8 million views (as of today)! That launched what we know today as After Hours with Amanda into the stratosphere. 1.3 million followers on Tik Tok. 87,400 followers on Instagram. And her own podcast.

In today's interview episode of Experience the Buzz, Host Steve Buzzard spends time with Amanda Bouldin. "I knew this was going to be an easy conversation. Just ask the question and let Amanda go. Her positivity flows in such a natural way. That fires me up!" Our conversation hits FOUR areas:

Segment ONE starts with a question, "What do you call yourself?" Amanda talks about those early days on Tik Tok and Instagram and how After Hours with Amanda grew into what it is today. She also discusses making After Hours a business and her partnership with brands.
Segment TWO is all about FAMILY. Amanda talks about growing up, her relationship with her husband Blake (they have known each other since the 2nd Grade), the loss of her mom and brother, and how the impact of those big events shaped her parenting and outlook on life moving forward.
Segment THREE opens up with the positivity behind social media. Amanda then discusses her process, which actually equals no process. All authentic. No refilming. Permission to post from Blake and the girls. She talks about her newest adventure ... Podcasting and finishes out with describing the power behind different platforms.
Segment FOUR sheds light on Pandemic Life, including her biggest takeaways almost a year afterwards. Amanda finishes on parenting, her three girls, what she is the most proudest of through this journey, and the Clubhouse app. Rapid Fire puts a bow on this amazing conversation.

Here are some of my favorite HIGHLIGHTS ...
1. Amanda will accept the title, but is uncomfortable with "Influencer." She prefers "Community Encourager."
2. About being an Open Book. "I think it is important to start with empathy." "I usually don't get mad anymore.""I don't need everyone to like me." Three great quotes straight from Amanda.
3. The Love Story with Blake is incredible. As you hear Amanda speak about Blake, you can see where he played a major role in Amanda's life at very important times in her life.
4. The nuggets of gold Amanda delivers when it comes to Pandemic Takeaways. So good.

ENJOY THE TALKING STORY!

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