Amanda K. Foust is an entrepreneur, marketing expert, coach, author, and the creator of the High Performance Planner. She’s also a devoted mom to a beautifully blended family of both adopted and biological children—and she’s back on the Powerful Ladies Podcast to share the deeply personal side of her journey. In this episode, Amanda joins Kara to talk about love, family, and what it really means to open your heart to adoption. They dive into the realities of raising an interracial family, navigating trauma, understanding attachment, and knowing when you’re truly ready to adopt. Amanda also shares the inspiration behind her children’s book, Love Shapes the Heart, a powerful story about identity, diversity, and belonging. If you’ve ever considered adoption, are building a family of your own, or simply want to be reminded of the transformative power of love, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

00:00 Family Adventures and Intentional Parenting

03:04 The Journey of Adoption

06:00 Navigating Interracial Family Dynamics

08:51 The Challenges of Trauma in Adoption

11:59 Finding Joy in Parenting

14:58 The Importance of Community Support

17:51 Integrating Biological and Adopted Children

20:50 The Financial Aspects of Adoption

24:43 Understanding Financial Hurdles in Parenting

27:08 The Role of Community in Adoption

30:09 Courage and the Adoption Journey

32:42 Overcoming Challenges in International Adoption

36:36 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children

40:33 Budgeting for Family Expenses

42:25 The Evolution of Parenting in Modern Times

45:28 Supporting Each Other in the Adoption Process

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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