Meet Amanda Harris

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Amanda Harris a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Amanda , thank you so much for making time for us. We’ve always admired your ability to take risks and so maybe we can kick things off with a discussion around how you developed your ability to take and bear risk?

I’ve learned that taking risks doesn’t always mean doing something wild. For me, it means stepping into something most people misunderstand which can then create fear and doubt and therefore seem like a risk.

I know a lot of people thought I was taking a huge risk quitting my corporate job and building a business through network marketing. There’s a lot of skepticism around this model, and honestly, I understand why.

However, I saw it as a way to share products I believe in, educate women on natural living, and build community. I didn’t even realize at the time that it would totally set me up for my future and allow me to be home with my babies. I knew it was a risk because I was stepping into an industry that doesn’t always have the best reputation, but I also knew it would be different for me because I believed in the product and I knew it could help people live happier healthier lives. It was scary at first but the best risk Ive ever taken; it completely transformed my life.

Once you step out of your comfort zones you begin to develop trust within yourself. You train your brain that risks are opportunities. Its like building a muscle, the more you do it the stronger your ability to take them becomes and the more breakthroughs you have in life. Its the best!

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I help overwhelmed moms find themselves again through holistic self-care.

There is something so beautiful about growing older—because we grow wiser, and then we get to turn around and help others. I’ve always known I was meant to serve. Helping people truly fills my cup, and witnessing someone feel happier, lighter, or more supported brings me genuine joy.

For many years, I worked in the beauty industry and had the honor of being part of some of the most meaningful moments in women’s lives—proms, engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, and more. I loved it deeply, but it was also demanding, and over time I felt called to something more sustainable and soul-aligned even though I had no idea what that was.

In 2019, I stepped into holistic wellness and immediately felt like I had found my forever home. My goal was to just make a little extra income so that I could change careers but quickly I knew this was what I was looking for as far as a new career path. I spent my days helping friends, family, and anyone who would listen learn how to remove harmful chemicals from their homes and support their health in a more natural way. And then I became a mom—and everything clicked.

Motherhood is beautifully hard. It’s powerful, transformative, and all-consuming. It’s also incredibly easy to lose yourself in the process.

Women are amazing. We juggle so much. But from my experience, the easiest thing to put last is ourselves. In the name of healthy babies, food on the table, and a clean home, something has to give—and more often than not, it’s us.

That’s why I created The Refill Room—an online space where women can come exactly as they are and be encouraged in whatever they’re working on for themselves. Whether you need motivation, accountability, inspiration, or simply to feel seen, this space exists to remind you that you matter too.

In todays world we are more connected than ever, yet somehow more isolated. My goal with The Refill Room was to create real community—even if we’re not together in person. Because sometimes leaving the house with babies or toddlers just isn’t realistic. Inside this space, you’re encouraged to do something for yourself, no matter how small. That gentle reminder, paired with accountability and connection, can be incredibly powerful.

Watching this community grow has been so beautiful already, and I’m excited to see where it leads. My hope is that no woman feels alone here—and that together, we remember who we are while caring for the people we love most. I basically created a space that I needed when I became a mother with my first daughter. So this community is very special to me.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Willingness to keep learning and evolving
I didn’t have everything figured out when I started—and honestly, I still don’t. But I’ve always been open to learning, asking questions, and allowing my perspective to change as I grow. Moving from the beauty industry into holistic wellness, and then into motherhood, required me to evolve in real time.
Advice: Stay curious. Read, listen, learn from people who are a few steps ahead of you—but don’t wait until you feel “ready” to begin. Growth happens through action, not perfection. If it feels scary, its probably going to be awesome so dont shy away.

2. Empathy
So much of my work has been shaped by listening—really listening—to what women are struggling with. Whether it was with their makeup or in wellness conversations. That ability to meet people where they are has shaped everything I do today. I know I have a heart that cares and it comes naturally to me but even if you are someone who maybe feels uncomfortable with deep conversations I believe that its definitely a muscle you can develop
Advice: Slow down and listen more than you speak. People will tell you exactly what they need if you create a safe space for them to share. This is where all the magic happens

3. Consistency over perfection
There were many seasons where my effort looked messy, imperfect, or small. Consistency, especially during seasons of motherhood and personal change, taught me that progress doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful. And honestly this was hard for me, SO HARD in the beginning of motherhood. I often felt like a failure because my output didn’t look that same as before babies. But this lesson was so important.
Advice: Focus on small, sustainable steps. You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Choose one habit, one practice, or one action you can return to consistently—and let that compound over time. Don’t over-consume. Everyone is selling a course on how to be better, you have to try something consistently for at least 90 days (often times longer) to see if its really going to be impactful or if you should pivot

At the core of all of this is trust—trust in the process, trust in yourself, and trust that your story will unfold exactly as it’s meant to. For anyone early in their journey, my biggest encouragement is to keep going. You don’t need to be the loudest or the most polished—just genuine, committed, and willing to grow. If you are authentic people can see and feel it and in the business of people that’s so important.

What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?

I’m a huge fan of the Clifton Strengths Assessment, and personally, I don’t believe that becoming more well-rounded is the goal.

I believe there are enough opportunities in the world that when we truly know ourselves, we can find—or create—work that lives in our field of genius. A career that allows our light and our God-given gifts to shine, rather than forcing us to constantly compensate for areas that don’t come naturally.

When I took the assessment, it felt incredibly affirming. It didn’t tell me something new—it solidified what I already knew deep down. Even more powerful was realizing that some of the traits I once thought were “too much,” too bold, or too strong were actually strengths. Seeing those qualities named and valued gave me permission to fully own them instead of trying to soften or hide them.

Knowing your strengths builds confidence. It creates clarity around where you naturally shine and how you bring value. From that place, you can make more aligned decisions—about your career, your role, and even the way you show up in your personal life.

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