sidetracked

When risking it all, in a quest to find joy in the art of living, comes at just the right time. In the wake of Trump's presidency, the #metoo movement, emboldened racism, gun violence rising, three layoffs in five years, and the height of commercialism, this successful ad executive has had enough. Spirit dampened, with mostly anger where there once was laughter, she risks it all in search of a more meaningful connection with herself, her family, and the world. Set in her hometown of the PNW and the unfamiliar lands of Albania, she recounts her personal experience in an honest portrayal of self-discovery reflecting on mainstream American cultural norms and expectations. Knowing nothing about Tirana, Albania when she arrives, her observations of these two societies surface a new awakening. Get lost reading her intimate thoughts as she struggles to heal by hitting the reset button.

When risking it all, in a quest to find joy in the art of living, comes at just the right time. In the wake of Trump's presidency, the #metoo movement, emboldened racism, gun violence rising, three layoffs in five years, and the height of commercialism, this successful ad executive has had enough. Spirit dampened, with mostly anger where there once was laughter, she risks it all in search of a more meaningful connection with herself, her family, and the world. Set in her hometown of the PNW and the unfamiliar lands of Albania, she recounts her personal experience in an honest portrayal of self-discovery reflecting on mainstream American cultural norms and expectations. Knowing nothing about Tirana, Albania when she arrives, her observations of these two societies surface a new awakening. Get lost reading her intimate thoughts as she struggles to heal by hitting the reset button.

Amanda Mailey has worked for some of the largest advertising agencies in the world advising brands like Intel, Adobe, Nike, Microsoft, and Visa. Since she was a child, writing, photography, and dance were her centering creative outlets. Writing 'sidetracked' and capturing the companion photo journal was just Amanda being Amanda. What the process revealed was a gift she didn't even expect. Amanda received a Journalism degree from the University of Oregon before getting her first consulting job with Intel. With the release of 'sidetracked,' Amanda now adds book author to her list of accomplishments. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, son, daughter, and doggy. She continues to own and run her own strategic consultancy, ALIST, advising start ups, mission driven companies, and female-owned businesses. To learn more about ALIST, please visit alist-talent.com.