Hi beautiful friends, I’m Amanda. I originally found Laura’s content on Telegram, which sent me on a quest to find her on other platforms, and I’m genuinely grateful it did. I’ve been “awake” for quite a few years now, and I’ll be honest, it’s becoming harder to keep one foot in the matrix while navigating work and everyday life. I’m incredibly grateful to be self-employed, which I have been for over two and a half decades, but I’ve hit a ceiling in my business. I continually struggle to find my footing on social media as I want to pivot slightly, and the perceived “requirement” to show up online has become a real drain on my mental capacity to create and fully show up for my clients. And truthfully, with platforms feeling as slanted as they do, I don’t want to be a player in their narrative. Of course, I’d be foolish to say these platforms are entirely bad. After all, it’s how I found Laura and this community. At the same time, it feels contradictory to pour energy, time, and creative work into systems that currently feel more harmful than helpful, rather than being used for genuine good. I wish I had a clear answer or a deeper rationale to share. I’m still trying to figure out how to navigate business growth and scaling alongside platforms that don’t fully align with me personally, without becoming dependent on them, while still acknowledging the reach and potential they hold. I’m grateful to be in this space with you all and to have conversations with those who understand how this can feel. If any of you have wrestled with this, I’d truly love to hear how you navigate it. 🤍