For the love of freedom,
the ambition to succeed & the pursuit of passion.
My name is Amanda Abella. Some of you may know me as the girl who does those Feisty Fireball YouTube videos, the posts I’ve written for Brazen Careerist or that from that time The Consumerist picked up my blog.
However, if you’ve stumbled onto this page then chances are you have no idea who the hell I am, in which case, it’s a pleasure to meet you and I hope you stick around.
So here’s the rundown…
Once upon a time I wasn’t very happy. School had busted my balls to the point of tears. I graduated, moved back home and was met head on by one of the crappiest job markets in the country. Mix that with a huge fear of uncertainty, a ridiculously sensationalized media shit storm and an ego the size of the Titanic and you’ve got the makings of an epic emotional breakdown.
So I did what any other stereotypical graduate does – I strapped on a backpack and went to Europe to run away from my problems. Needless to say when I got back the economy still sucked, I still had no job , the dollar signs in the bank had not multiplied and I had no idea what the hell I was going to do with my life.
Moral of the story? Europe won’t fix your problems.
Enter my Quarter Life Crisis.
The turning point…
I then read two books that completely changed my life. The first was Chris Guillebeau’s The Art of Non-Conformity which a dear friend suggested (Jose, if you are reading this I promise I’ll give it back some day). The second was the Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness which changed my perception and inspired me to learn more.
Both books made a tremendous impact in my life – so much in fact that I have made it my purpose to live authentically and with fulfillment. Most of all, I have made it my mission to help others in my generation do the same.
My mission here is to remind you that we’re not doomed to a life of unhappiness. We’re not going to rot away in Corporate America cubicles. We’re not going to drown in our finances. Not unless we let it happen…
The fact of the matter is that happiness is a choice, the power is in our hands and we have the ability to create the post-grad life of our dreams each and every day.
The Day Job
During the day you can find me doing countless job interviews for a local employment agency. What that translates to is this: I meet lots of people and I’m in career development up to my eyeballs each and everyday.
My job has helped me realize a lot of things, like that people are pretty down in the dumps over the Recession and tend to blame outward circumstances for their unhappiness. Many of them are also their own worst enemies and shut the door to great opportunities. In fact, very few people seem to have the spunk, drive and charisma that will propel them forward in creating a life they can be happy about.
And so, I’ve made it my personal mission to help people with personal and career development through this here blog. Seriously, my job gives me great material.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Although I’m knee deep in the daily grind, my entrepreneurial spirit is rather resilient. I love the thrill of making my own money and creating work that I am passionate about. That’s why I started freelance writing back in 2010. I’ve written for several blogs, small businesses and in person clients who needed some sort of writing or editing services. Plus, I’ve helped others get started in their own freelancing endeavors.
I also recently unveiled the Better Blogging Jam Sessions to help newbie (and not so newbie) bloggers identify their audience, find their voice and create killer content. We all have a message and I love helping people find ways to share it.
Lastly, I am currently enrolled at the International Coach Academy where I am training to be a certified and credentialed life coach. This blog helped me discover my passion for personal development – whether it’s career, business or personal – and I will be sharing my journey every step of the way. I’ll also be offering free sessions and goodies once I’m far enough in the course. If you’re interested in those you can sign up here.
This blog is for you…
If you want to live your life to the fullest each and every day.
If you want to rock it at your day job or by running your own business.
If you don’t want to be a victim of your finances.
If you want to live as authentically as possible.
If you have the drive, ambition and desire to help others.
If you want to learn to keep your ego at bay.
If you dream of adventures.
If you have a passion and a hell of a lot of perseverance.
If you want to turn your creative genius into meaningful work.
If you want to make the conscious choice to be happy each and every day.
Ebook + Free Shiz
I wrote an ebook. It’s gotten some pretty nifty praise. I also created a free Post-Grad Tool Kit with guides and templates to help you start overcoming your fears, make some extra money and rock your life each and every day. If you want dibs on all the free stuff make sure to sign up here.
I created these products with you in mind – the college grad or twentysomething who has a hell of a lot of spunk and no freakin’ idea where to start.
Share My Stuff
No, seriously, please do. It’s all about spreading the message to whoever can benefit from it. Post it on your blogs, put it in your online products, write it in your book. Just make sure to credit me.
Contact + Get Me in Your Inbox
For writing inquiries, interviews, speaking opportunities, love notes, advertising and whatever else you may feel like talking about:
Email: amanda [at] gradmeetsworld [dot] org
Twitter: @amandaabella
Facebook: facebook.com/gradmeetsworld
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