Show Notes
In the world of social media, with so much content for us to consume, how do you stand out from the crowd? We have the answer today with one of the OG content creators in the biz, Amanda Shadforth from fashion and lifestyle brand Oracle Fox. Amanda serves as the creative director of her own brand and has collaborated with some (maybe all?!) of the biggest fashion houses in the world, Dior, Prada, Chanel, you name it. We dive deep into her early days where she started her creative journey as a sign writer and follow her path from growing up on a cane farm to sitting pretty at Paris fashion week. This is a conversation that resonates with so many creatives, how to keep ideas fresh, unique and still reflect your vision. There is an overflow of creativity with Amanda and just like us, you're going to leave this conversation feeling inspired and ready to sink your teeth into some projects.
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