Listen "More Than Fashion: Amanda Perna on Creativity, Connection, and Resilience"
Episode Synopsis
This week on the ArtiGras Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Perna: fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, speaker, community leader, and creative force behind House of Perna, Camp Perna, and A Little Wyld. Amanda opens up about her journey from Broadway dreams to building a bold, joy-filled fashion brand, and the highs and lows of life as a creative entrepreneur.We explore how her love of color, people, and purpose fuels everything from design to community service. Amanda shares how she’s redefining success on her own terms: making space for play, embracing sustainability, and championing local creatives through projects like Amanda’s Corner at Habitat for Humanity Restore and her Camp Perna workshops.Join us as we discuss: - Why she left New York fashion to build a bold brand in Delray Beach - How her community helped save her business during a major setback - The story behind Amanda’s Corner at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore - How Camp Perna gives women space to create, connect, and play - Her advice for creatives on staying true to your vision, even when it’s hard - Tips for adding color and confidence to your personal styleArtists and Creative Professionals! For free resources and more insight into Palm Beach County’s arts scene, visit our sponsor’s site: https://www.palmbeachculture.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the art world!Follow us on social media: Instagram: @artigras Facebook: @artigras ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Website: www.artigras.org ArtiGras Podcast Website: www.artigraspodcast.comFollow the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County: Instagram: @palmbeachculture Facebook: Cultural Council for Palm Beach CountyFollow the House of Perna: Website: https://thehouseofperna.com/ Instagram: / houseofperna#HouseOfPerna #ArtiGrasPodcast #CreativeEntrepreneur #SustainableStyle #PalmBeachArts
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