I'm Amanda, a Chicagoland native and world explorer. My goal is to connect and share my light with others. I'm so happy you're here!

I’m on my journey to living my best, happiest, fulfilled, meaningful life, and welcome you to join me. Like many of you, I was unfulfilled and unhappy with my life's direction, and finally got to the point of needing to change. Throughout this journey I’ve realized that happiness comes from within. When you practice self love and self care — happiness overflows. 

I’m a certified yoga teacher and completed my 200-hour Yoga Alliance yoga teacher training at Yoga By Degrees in Elmhurst, Illinois in 2018. I’m available for private lessons (individual, small groups + corporate) and offer wedding day yoga to brides who want to zen out before their big day. Check out my class schedule and offerings here.

When I'm not practicing yoga, I work closely with my husband, Jeff, on our lifestyle + events photography and small business branding company, 28 West Creative. In February 2019, I became a mom to our adorable son, William and in 2021 had our beautiful daughter, Charlotte. If that wasn’t enough, I also work in marketing at the world leader in medical technology to help improve healthcare around the globe.

I enjoy yoga (obviously), reading + learning new things, a good meal, traveling internationally, tattoos (I currently have 5), creating in all mediums, telling stories in a beautiful way, and connecting with others.