🎙️ This is Who I Am — Amanda Padamadan on Cbus Mob 💼

In this episode, Amanda Padamadan, owner of Amanda Graphics, shares her unapologetic journey from corporate burnout to confident business ownership. From cold-calling in Chicago to designing landfill and utility infrastructure, Amanda opens up about how embracing her identity as a business owner — not just her father’s daughter — changed everything.

We dive into the reality of returning to school mid-career, navigating family dynamics in business, and the freedom that comes from finally owning your path. Amanda also shares her passion for scaling businesses, her venture into real estate and intern mentorship, and how growing up in an Indian household shaped her fierce work ethic and deep sense of responsibility.

If you've ever questioned your direction, felt stuck between identity and opportunity, or needed the reminder that you don’t have to do it like everyone else — this one's for you.

🔗 Connect with Amanda Padamadan

🏢 Company: Amanda Graphics, LLC

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 614-563-6148

📍 Don’t miss this episode if you’re into entrepreneurship, legacy building, or finding the courage to finally say: “This is who I am.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Amanda Padamadan and Her Journey

02:09 Transitioning from Marketing to Engineering

05:26 Embracing Business Ownership and Personal Growth

07:09 The Challenges of Working for Others

10:27 Expanding Horizons: Real Estate and Internships

13:33 The Impact of Family Background on Career Choices