✨ Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude & Growth ✨

What are YOU most grateful for this year in your professional or personal journey?

As the year starts winding down, I’ve been reflecting on all the changes, challenges, and growth I’ve experienced—not just as a business owner, but as someone continually exploring what purposeful work really looks like.

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This Thanksgiving, I’m reminded how grateful I am for:

The clients and collaborations that trust me to help shape their visions.
The creative tools and technology that allow me to bring ideas to life (special shoutout to Canva and AI!).
The learning moments that come with navigating new industries, platforms, and skills.

The entrepreneurial journey is never a straight line, and honestly, that’s what makes it so exciting. Lately, I’ve been reimagining what I can offer that truly aligns with my passions—things like creative design, branding, and building tools (like printables!) that empower other business owners.

Today, I’m sharing this as a reminder to anyone in the thick of brainstorming or pivoting:
🎯 Clarity doesn’t always come in a flash—it’s built piece by piece.
🎯 Growth is messy, but it’s worth it.
🎯 Gratitude is the fuel that keeps us going.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d love to know—what are YOU most grateful for this year in your professional or personal journey?

Let’s inspire each other with gratitude! 💡🍂

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Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for your support!

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About Amanda Evans

Odds & Evans was my first baby and will remain my creative hub for resources, blogs, and links. Our Digital Collab is between you and me… Amanda Evans. I have 15 years of business workflow, creative planning, and digital organization in a broad range of positions and industries. Businesses and solo-preneurs hire me to act as their part-time “business manager”, virtual assistant”, “ads strategist”; I’ve been called lots of things! I live in Maryland/DC area with my husband, two kids, and two cats. As a busy multi-tasking mom and former elementary school teacher, I do consider myself an efficiency expert!