This fall my family and I went on a quick weekend trip to the middle-of-nowhere (my favorite kind of places!) Georgia. It was exactly what I needed and a bit of a wake up call due to how badly I needed to get away.
I’ve spent a lot, like a lot, of time thinking about the future of Amanda Klein Co. – What does it look like? What do I want it to be? What feels true to me? Those are some big questions that I don’t have all the answers to just yet, but I did know that I didn’t work so hard to become a mom to not be with my kiddo and work wasn't going to keep me away from him. And I also knew that I was so tired of chasing the definition of success that I felt like I was supposed to chase because it’s how others defined success. So I defined my own version of success, that felt like me, and made changes. For 2025....
- We’re hyper focusing on parts of the business that brings us the most joy.
- I’m prioritizing my art making, in several ways: blocking out time to create and blocking out time to spend in nature.
- We’re rolling out new product types next year, slowly.
- I’m forcing myself to rest.
- Every big work project will be met with a life-giving personal project. First up? We’re rolling out new advertising in January and once that’s done I’ll be adding two new raised garden beds at home. Balance. 🙂
Sometimes I have a hard time separating business and personal life because I feel like they’re both so closely knit. My business helped create my family, my business does a lot of good for others, my business gives me so much life – and I am so extremely thankful for my customers that I don’t even know how to fully express it.
I always have theme words for the year, usually it’s just one word, but for 2025 it’s 3: Adventure, Freedom, and Stillness.
Thank you for going on this wild and wonderful life adventure with me.
Cheers to 2025 and all that it may bring, friends.
Comments
Family first for sure! Take some “ME” time also to enjoy the success you’ve built! You’re an amazing wife, Mom, and woman. Celebrate that! We will continue to support you with each and every purchase! VERY proud of you and all you’ve accomplished! You’re a true Rock Star!
Cheers! Beth
Amanda, you’re an amazing person, woman, wife and mom. I don’t say this because you are also our cousin on your Mom’s side.. I have loved everything I’ve ordered and you would see it around our apartment. Please always put your family first. Well you first then the family. I look forward to your creations. Here’s to 2025.
What a great way to start a New Year! With the success behind you and the smooth sailing success ahead of you! Loveyou Amanda & Family!
Hi Amanda! Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. You are so talented, and make us so happy with your beautiful artwork. May you and your family be blessed with a happy, healthy 2025.
Thank you for all you do!
May 2025 be your best year yet! For personal calm and satisfaction, for beautiful productivity (LOVE the yellow/orange trees painting posted in the body of your newletter) adventure and FUN!