Becoming Amanda Podcast
Becoming Amanda is a business and personal growth podcast for women who are building something bigger without pretending they have every step figured out. Hosted by entrepreneur, speaker, and podcaster Amanda Torres, this show brings together honest conversations about entrepreneurship, business growth, personal branding, podcasting, marketing, visibility, confidence, mindset, and what it actually takes to turn an idea into momentum. Because building a successful business isn’t just about strategy. It’s about becoming the person who can make the decisions, take the risks, get visible, pivot when necessary, and keep moving before everything feels perfectly clear. Expect real talk about growing a business, finding your voice, creating opportunities, navigating entrepreneurship, building a personal brand, and making money doing work that matters. If you’re a female entrepreneur, small business owner, content creator, podcaster, speaker, or woman with a big idea…you’re in the right place. You don’t need the whole plan. Make the decision. Make the move. Let clarity catch up. This is Becoming Amanda.
Episodes
What happens when a simple haircut turns into something so much bigger?
In this episode of Becoming Amanda, I'm sharing the unexpected emotional release I experienced after cutting my hair and why that one decision made me realize just how much I'd been holding onto.
But that's only the beginning.
I'm also kicking off a 365-day personal growth and life transformation experiment using ChatGPT as my AI life coach to help me create re...
Birthdays have a way of making you take inventory.
Not just of what you’ve accomplished, but of who you’ve become, what the last year taught you, and what you’re no longer willing to carry into the next one.
In this birthday episode, I’m reflecting on some of the biggest lessons this past year handed me, from trusting movement before clarity, to rebuilding what matters, letting go of the need to explain myse...
What happens when the dream you've worked so hard to build disappears overnight?
In this episode of Becoming Amanda, I sit down with my friend Claudine Manor, owner of Savannah & Pearl, to share the story of unimaginable loss, unexpected growth, and choosing to begin again.
After purchasing the boutique in October 2025, Claudine was settling into a new chapter as a business owner when tragedy struck. In January 2026, the histor...
Join me for a heartfelt conversation with Heather Kraus, who opens up about her personal healing journey and what inspired her to help others do the same. We talk about the lessons she’s learned, the power of community, and what she has planned for her upcoming healing retreats. This episode is all about growth, resilience, and creating space for transformation.
Email: amanda@amandatorres.co
In this episode, Amanda sits down with her friend Meesh to talk about her powerful journey through chronic pain and how she’s now stepping into a new season of confidence and courage through a modeling competition. Meesh opens up about what it means to chase a dream while healing, and how she hopes her story inspires other women to see what’s possible for their own lives.
This week’s episode is extra special because my guest is my very own granddaughter, Elyse! 💕
Elyse spent part of her summer at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, and today she’s sharing her favorite memories from the fun activities she tried to the friends she made and what it felt like to step into the spotlight.
Tune in for a sweet conversation about confidence, creativity, and the magic of summer experiences thr...
Curiosity is often the quiet start of everything great. In this episode, we’re honoring the questions you asked, the risks you explored, and the inner wonder that kept pulling you forward.
Journal Prompt: What’s one thing you’re proud of yourself for exploring—even when it didn’t make sense to anyone else?
Email: amanda@amandatorres.co
What if the annoying interruptions were actually divine detours? Today, we’re flipping the script on life’s curveballs—from canceled plans to tech glitches—and finding the hidden gifts in the moments that didn’t go as planned
Journal Prompt: What’s an interruption, delay, or unexpected change that turned out to be a blessing in disguise? How did it shift your path or help you grow?Laughter is medicine. Even in hard seasons, those light, silly, laugh-until-you-cry moments matter. Today we’re celebrating joy, humor, and the people or memories that helped us breathe easier. Journal Prompt: What’s a memory that still makes you smile or laugh when you think of it?
Email: amanda@amandatorres.co
Failure doesn’t feel good—but it often leaves behind the richest lessons. In this episode, we’re giving thanks for the things that didn’t work, the risks that didn’t pay off, and the moments we thought we’d lost... but actually leveled up.
Journal Prompt: What’s a failure you once felt ashamed of that now feels like a turning point? What did it teach you, and how are you different because o...
Growth is messy, but beautiful. This is your reminder to be proud of your evolution—even if it’s still in progress. You’re becoming someone incredible.
Journal Prompt: What signs—big or small—show that you’re growing into the person you want to be? What are you proud of in your journey right now, even if it’s still unfolding?
Email: amanda@amandatorres.co
We’re often so focused on the goal, we forget to thank the road that got us there. Today, we’re finding gratitude in the process—not just the destination. Journal Prompt: What part of your journey are you most proud of—even if you're not “there” yet?
Let’s reflect on the moments you kept going when you didn’t think you could. This episode is a celebration of your resilience, even if you didn't see it then. Journal Prompt: When did you surprise yourself with your strength? What did it teach you?
In this episode of Becoming Amanda, I’m sharing the 5 identity anchors that help me stay grounded when everything feels uncertain. Whether I’m launching something new, dealing with financial stress, or spiraling in self-doubt, these are the reminders I come back to that realign me with who I really am. If you’ve ever felt like you're floating—or fighting to find your footing—this one’s for you.
Today’s gratitude goes out to the ones who answer the call, send the text, or just show up—even when it’s inconvenient. These people are the quiet anchors in our lives.
Journal Prompt: Who are three people you're grateful for right now—and why?
Today, we’re slowing down to appreciate the moments that often go unnoticed—fresh coffee, quiet mornings, familiar routines. These are the things that ground us, even when life feels chaotic. Let this be your reminder that the ordinary is often where the magic lives.
The in-between can feel frustrating, but it’s often where the biggest growth happens. In this episode, we’re finding gratitude for the messy middle—the part of the journey where it’s unclear, uncomfortable, and exactly where the magic is unfolding.
Today, we’re stepping into the energy of already having it. Whether it’s a goal, a breakthrough, or a version of you that’s still unfolding—this is your reminder to say thank you now. Gratitude in advance is a powerful practice, and it starts with trusting it’s already yours.
Some people come into our lives just to teach us something—and then leave. In this episode, we’re honoring the growth that came from relationships that didn’t last. Let’s find gratitude for the lessons, the love, and even the heartbreak.
Today, we're taking a moment to appreciate the incredible body we're in—its strength, its resilience, and everything it does for us daily. From the breath in our lungs to the steps we take, let's pause and express gratitude for the vessel that carries us through life.
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