Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Deschamps.
Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Hi! My name is Amanda Deschamps I was born and raised in NYC. I moved to Miami in 2020 and I’ve loved living here ever since. I wanted a change of pace and scenery, so I took the risk and moved here without even visiting first. A little bit about me is that I majored in Business Administration in college and my goal was to work in the Banking/Finance industry.
I had landed several internships in reputable banks, and it truly was an amazing experience to have accomplished that goal I had set my mind to. However, during the times I had a break in between internships, I always got on a plane and traveled solo abroad.
Traveling became one of my passions. To me, it’s such a great experience to be able to get out of your comfort zone, become more open-minded, indulge in a new culture, meet new people, and learn more about yourself. Which is exactly what happens when you travel solo.
I visited a few countries in Europe back in 2018, and at the time I remember several friends and family members suggesting I started a travel blog to document my experiences abroad. At first, I thought I couldn’t do it, but then one day in May 2020, I finally created a website with the intention of creating a blog, and I changed my social media to reflect only travel content.
I started a blog during a time where traveling had basically stopped for much part of the world, but that didn’t stop me from creating content. I was already determined to do it, so instead, I decided to share my experiences from my past trips and then spin it off to becoming a lifestyle blogger as well. It has only been a year since I started this journey and I’m very proud of myself for having been able to accomplish so much in so little time. As of now, I’ve had several paid partnerships with major brands, and I have received so many messages from connections (followers) I’ve made along the way about how they really like my content and the positivity I share every day.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Learning the ins and outs of the creator/influencer world was a learning curve for sure. I definitely had to learn tips and tricks to stand out and keep up with the forever-changing Instagram Algorithm.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
It’s only been a year since I moved down to Miami, and there’s still a lot for me to explore. However, I tend to visit new places quite often, and I surround my content around that so that my audience can be informed about the coolest and most instagrammable places/restaurants to visit in Miami. I’m known for being adventurous and spontaneous, especially when it comes to travel. I’m also the person that always encourages others to step outside their comfort zone, seek more in life and not let fear get in the way.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memory was when I was kept busy with extra curricular activities. I remember how at the age of six, I would go to piano and ballet classes after school. Not on the same day of course but my mom always wanted me to have a well-rounded education and learn skills outside of school so throughout my childhood and teenage years she was always suggesting new courses I could take and I was all for it!
As a teenager, I loved taking tennis/swimming classes, jewelry making, French, Modeling at John Casablancas, I also went to dance school and even took a course on fixing PCs. Having done all of that during my teenage years really shaped my go-getter personality and my proactiveness towards tackling a goal and moving on to the next. I’m used to that, so by the time I became an adult, I had to work through college it was not such a bad thing for me to work at J.P Morgan 9-5 and then go to class at night or spend the night studying. I really appreciate the value of time and using it towards productive things.
Contact Info:
- Email: deschampsa.info@gmail.com
- Website: deschampsa.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_deschampsa/
