3 years. How exactly does one reintroduce themselves after disappearing for three YEARS? I’m fairly certain there aren’t any tips or tricks on this one because it’s probably not recommended to leave in the first place. So, this may be bumpy, but let’s do it anyway! 🙌🏻
Hi, my long-lost friend! I’m Amanda Washburn - owner and writer behind Rough Draft Solutions. For the last three years, I’ve been a stay-at-home mom focused on raising my two sweet rambunctious little boys with my husband Nate. We live on four acres 30-minutes outside of Lansing, Michigan, and we thoroughly enjoy keeping life simple.
This extended break from business and IG marketing has been nice. I’ve done a few projects each year with repeat clients but for the most part, I’ve been elbow deep in all things motherhood. Being a mom and navigating parenthood, marriage, and my own identity has been much more challenging than I could have ever imagined. But the kisses, the spontaneous wrestling matches, the giggles, and the little voices of toddlers fill my heart up in ways I didn’t know were possible. 🥰
And yet.
My mind has missed solving my customers’ content writing challenges. My fingers have missed typing out the words that business owners had on their hearts but couldn’t get on paper. I’ve missed feeling like I was accomplishing something that no one else could undo.
And so, here we are.
I recently rolled out a brand refresh, a template/worksheet shop on my website, and an exciting collaboration. 🥳
I can’t wait to get to know you again, see what you’ve been up to, and get to work. Yes, my number one gig will still be motherhood. I’m eager to explore how I can fully embrace the "both/and" lifestyle and push myself out of my comfort zone. The beauty of owning a small business is that we can design it to fit the lives we want!
Please say hello in the comments below! ❤️ I know entrepreneurship can be a lonely place and I would love to hear about what you’re doing this year to fill your cup and push yourself out of your comfort zone.