My guest today is Amanda Baker-West, a loan officer for Movement Mortgage. Having served as a loan officer from 2020 to the present, Amanda is well-acquainted with adapting to changes and shifts in the industry. She moved to this area with her family roughly 18 months before the lockdown and speaks about the challenges of the lockdown and the experience of finding new friends during that time.

Amanda also touches upon a personal story: her father was adopted, and inspired by this, she felt a calling to give back. After discussing it with her entire family, they made the decision to foster children in need. Amanda recounts two poignant stories of her first two foster children. Both are now with their own families, but she continues to stay connected with them. Her heartfelt tales clearly reflect the size of her heart.

Episode Highlights: 

[01:32] Amanda and her husband moved back to Kentucky from Los Angeles.

[03:12] After moving back, Amanda didn't really know a lot of people. She made an online post looking for other moms she could be friends with.

[04:13] She made a friend, but it was really hard to meet people.

[05:02] As an introvert, Amanda needs people to talk to.

[06:16] She felt isolated, so she's really happy that the world has opened back up.

[08:02] Amanda and her family are involved in the foster care system. 

[09:05] Amanda's dad was adopted and in the foster care system. Amanda always wanted to give back in some way. The whole family was open to being part of the foster care system. 

[11:05] With fostering, the call can come at any time, and you don't know who you're getting. They've had two placements. 

[12:14] Amanda shares her first foster experience. The little girl was traumatized, and they had to be very gentle with her. The little girl was amazing. 

[17:20] Giving her back to her aunt was traumatic. Amanda still keeps in touch with them.

[19:42] Their second placement was a little baby boy. They got the call at 3:00 am. They had him for two months. 

[25:13] The baby's aunt and uncle took all eight siblings. Amanda keeps in touch with them also.

[26:52] With fostering you never know when you're going to get a call about a potential foster child.

Resources & Links Related to this Episode

• Springdale Title
• Amanda Baker-West | Mortgage Loan Officer | Louisville, KY (movement.com)
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 859-420-4618
• Website for Foster Care in KY: KY FACES - Home