Follow Amanda  ----------------------------------Amanda: LinkedIn Design Shop: Website  & Instagram Episode Highlights---------------------------------- EntrepreneurshipWe talk about the differences between being an employee and owning your business.  What gaps will you have to account for? How does the stress differ? Would Amanda do anything differently if she had the choice?   Standing out on the job market   Amanda shares a ton of stories and tips about how to stand out and explore your career: - How to best find out the realities of an industry or job - What kind of details matter on portfolios - The best way to use gaps  in industries as opportunities for self-directed projects - Following your passion and taking the leap of faith in the job search  ‍ Mentorship Mentorship has played a huge part in her story: from learning how to build her own business, to now building a program to help boost the next generation of talent in the design world.    Trust the universe She shares a cool story about how sometimes, things just work out like they're supposed to - you can't control everything, so might as well trust the system.  Credits----------------------------------Guest: Amanda MinukHost: Marco YimCompany: ExtempraMusic by WataboiArtwork: Ravenfrostt