Show Notes
Amanda Rowinski is a mom of two, former industry insider, and self-described modern-day memory keeping millennial mom who is navigating a creative comeback after years away from sharing online. With experience designing paper lines for We R Memory Keepers, helping launch The Happy Planner at Me and My Big Ideas, and co-hosting the Crafty Ass Female podcast, she brings a unique perspective on returning to a hobby that has changed almost as much as she has. In this conversation, Amanda opens up...
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