Listen "56: What If Your Side Hobby Was Actually Your Calling? with Amanda Freed"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever felt stuck in a career that no longer fits? Do you wonder what could happen if you followed your intuition and bet on yourself? What if the life you truly wanted was waiting on the other side of fear?In this episode of The Sisters Podcast, Amanda Freed shares her remarkable journey from surgical dental assistant to wood artist and entrepreneur on the Big Island of Hawaii. After carpal tunnel derailed her dental career, Amanda and her husband Chris turned a shared hobby—woodturning—into a thriving handmade business rooted in Hawaiian culture and sustainability. They now co-run Freed Form Hawaii, selling KOA wood earrings, journals, and laser-cut art both online and in local markets. Amanda opens up about love, risk, community, and starting a business during a pandemic—while now preparing for motherhood.This is a soulful conversation about pivoting with purpose and building a life—and business—you truly love.• Connect with Amanda Freed at https://www.freedformhawaii.com/• Find all Amy Mosser and Molly Kroeker’s offerings at https://sistersnextdoor.com/• Please follow, rate and review the podcast if you’ve enjoyed it. Thank you.
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