Hi I’m Amanda! It’s a pleasure to meet you.
I’m an adventurer on a quest to find what it takes to live a meaningful life in a rapidly changing world.
I’ve Couchsurfed in the Middle East…
Hitchhiked across international borders…
And once got stood up on a date to Iceland (true story)…
All while trying to figure this whole life thing out.
In 2020, I sold most of my possessions and hit the road. I spent much of the following year driving around the whole damn country while living full-time in a 2014 Subaru Outback named Ruby.
In the summer of 2022, I found my new home in Asheville, NC.
I’m now working on creating a new life filled with purpose, meaning, and joy — and sharing what I learn with you.
Why you’re here
You’re curious about what’s happening in the world and I am too.
Things are rapidly changing which means how we define success, happiness, and achievement is changing too.
I’ll share regular updates about how I’m trying — and struggling — to live a more purpose-driven life.
From time to time I might take you deeper down the rabbit hole. I love pondering bigger issues. The climate crisis is here, sentient robots might take over the human race, but not before the next world war breaks out first.
These are issues I’m incredibly passionate about because they shape how you and I see the world. And the way we exist in it.
To live a life worth living I think we first have to teach ourselves what it means to live in the first place.
So if you’re desperate to get out of the rat race, dream of designing your own life, and figure out what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning, you my friend are in good company.
Here’s what you can expect from me
Every Friday I’ll send you an email recapping the week. I’ll share some of my spending habits, any notable encounters I have, joyous things I stumble upon, articles I’ve written, and updates on goals I’m working towards.
And for those of you who want a little bit more…
Consider becoming a full subscriber. In addition to the Friday Update, I will share personal Audio Notes with you about the fears that keep me up at night. And the dreams that keep me going.
These are deeply personal and go into the things I’m working through — spiritually, emotionally, physically — to learn how to live a more meaningful life.
If you’d like to join me on this part of the journey I’d love to have you tag along.
More importantly: when you subscribe you let me know this is providing some value to your life.
Last but not least
Sharing is caring! It can be fun!
Algorithms suck. They really do. I want to spend more time creating meaningful content here and less time doing mundane things. The only way I can do that is if you share The Unconsumer with everyone you know.
Click the button below and send it to everyone in your contacts. The more people who join us on the journey, the better.
P.S. Thank you for your support! It means the world to me.
