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Amanda Johnson | Mom of 5 in Japan

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mom of 5 military spouse in Japan 🇯🇵
the opposite of slow motherhood
chasing dreams after babies🐴🚴‍♀️🩰
my haircare favorites 👇🏼

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Currently: BETA TESTING NEW HOBBIES

Goal: to become hotter, smarter or richer (hopefully all 3 tho)

Consider this your permission slip to try that thing you’ve always wanted to but put off for whatever reason. I think something that keeps people from trying new things is that they don’t want to look stupid or be a beginner. EMBRACE IT!!!

You never know who you’ll encourage bc @juliadeitzy low key influenced me to get into cycling 🤩

See you next week for episode 2 where I’ll be sharing all the things about my first ride & how it went 👀 but I’d be lying if I said the cute kits had NOTHING to do with me wanting to pick this up hehehe

Also is anyone else craving slower paced editing? Trying something new and lmk below if it’s more your jam 🙂‍↕️

@canyon @pasnormalstudios by @helloamandajohnson

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I have been reminding myself of ALL of these perspective shifts during our move from Peru to Japan 🇵🇪✈️🇯🇵

If you’re new here (hi, welcome, buckle up 😅) I’m Amanda 🐴 🏡💸☕️🇺🇸✨

We’ve been in the military for 8 years, have 5 babies & I’m chasing a Grand Prix dream from whatever barn (or continent lol) I land in all while running a 6 figure business

This page is about to look a litttttleee different because my life looks way different than when I was in Lima.

Here’s what to expect:

🐴 Lots of horse content of course. I have big dreams in this department and I feel like most people write themselves off because of their situation. Not me!! It will be unconventional but hopefully inspiring ✨
💇🏼‍♀️ how to grow Pinterest tier hair. The routine and products I’ve been using for over 4 years that have given me Pinterest hair and that will help you too 😚
💸 Mindful consumption. When we moved to Peru I became harder to influence & this changed so much about how I view consumption. You won’t find any Amazon links here
🏡 Ralph Lauren era. This is not an aesthetic but an aura. It has little to do with how you dress and a LOT to do with how you THINK & how to fund and build this lifestyle for yourself.

Thank you for being here and let me know if there’s anything else you want to see from me as I get back into posting again :) by @helloamandajohnson

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This comment had me 🧐

So I decided to go back to my videos in April with my hair styled similar and wowwww 😳

I’ve linked the exact growth line I’ve been using for years below for you with a discount orrrr if you want an even bigger discount (buy 3, get 3 free) just shoot me a DM, I’d love to help you with your hair 🤗 by @helloamandajohnson

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the thing about change is… I embrace it

and rather than dwelling on the negative, I see it as an opportunity to try something new & grow 🌱

Why do so many of us encourage our children to try new things yet many of us don’t model that behavior to them??? Something to think about 🤔

Also no the ballet studio doesn’t speak English 😅 but I did ballet for a decent amount of time as a teenager so good ole muscle memory has been helpful

I have no idea where I’m going with this but that’s kind of the point. Follow along if you want to see a mom of a million kids try new things 🩰🚴‍♀️ by @helloamandajohnson

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aura has entered the chat thank goodness 😅🫣

just in case anyone tries to convince you your hair products don’t matter, here’s proof they absolutely do 🙈

5 years strong with @monatofficial ❤️

If you wanted to start growing long healthy mermaid hair I’d start with a magnetic split end mender & a water based growth serum which I’ve linked for you 😚

Orrrr if you want a full system for your specific hair & scalp type, just comment or DM me the word CUSTOM & I’ll rec some products for you to exit your Laura era for good 🤝 by @helloamandajohnson

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I thought my husband was brainwashed by road bikes

AND THEN I GOT ONE 🙈😩🙃

Unfortunately, the cycling hype is real and when you get a bike it’s all you’re going to think about 🤣

Absolutely loving being a beginner at something and getting better every ride

Also who has a @gozwift and do I need one? 👀

Bike @canyon_road_ @canyon
Kit @pasnormalstudios
Glasses @oakleymeta taken in Okinawa, Japan by @helloamandajohnson

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has anyone else been seeing ads about how becoming a creator on ShopMy is a great way to start making $$$???

is it actually? Orrrr are there better affiliate opportunities?

Let’s take a look at my ShopMy (that I literally never link btw)

I earned a 3% commissions on $480 which is $11

COMPARED TO my haircare that I love and have been using for over 5 years… I made an almost $230 sale today and earned nearly $70. On one sale. I suck at math but that’s 30% commissions.

If you want to learn how I make insanely high commissions on my haircare, my DMs are open or ask any questions in the comments!! by @helloamandajohnson

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I’m going there 👀

“Having kids ruins your hair!!”

No crappy products ruin your hair

Super oily scalp, flat, dull, thinning hair

gloss drops: chia & flaxseed blend that forms lightweight film around the hair to help protect against humidity

olaplex bond oil: silicones (liquid plastic) in a bottle. Not water soluable aka will just sit and coat the hair strand. Over time, will make it much harder for conditioner and treatments to penetrate your hair stand

rejuvenique oil: blend of 13+ plant based essential oils, can penetrate all 3 layers of hair shaft

Gisou honey oil: full of (you guessed it) silicones

IR clinical serum: naturally based & water based. Active ingredients are caffeine and melatonin. clinically tested & proven to decrease hair shedding and increase density

Mielle oil: first ingredient is castor oil which is molecularly too large to penetrate skin barrier. A lot of people are sensitive to rosemary and peppermint oil which is also on this oil

Bond IQ leave in creme: uses lupin protein & was formulated to go in and strategically target damage & repair it whether it’s mechanical, color, heat, etc. vs. just coating the entire hair strand

K18 leave in: drying alcohols (denatured alcohol and isopropyl) are in the formula and are high on the list so they’re likely present in meaningful amounts. These ingredients can be drying which isn’t helpful if your hair is already damaged.

go on and google it 👀

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I’ve linked all these products in this post but if you want a CUSTOM routine, just DM me this post or comment CUSTOM & we’ll chat more about what your hair needs specifically!! by @helloamandajohnson

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I saw a reel of someone talking about how she’ll “never romanticize” the military life and that’s exactly the problem 🫣

idc what anyone says being in the military is awesome and if you’re having a bad time (been there), you need to START romanticizing it

Acclimating to living in Peru was so insanely hard (no there’s no bases there so I was practically isolated) of my life but you’d never know it from these videos. Why? Because I CHOSE to romanticize it. I CHOSE to put myself out there. I CHOSE to lean into the discomfort. I CHOSE to look on the bright side. YOU HAVE A CHOICE!!!!

Ok that’s all love you bye, share this with someone who needs some pep in their step or maybeeee a litttttle attitude readjustment ✅

I’ve gone from horse girl to cycling girl to ballet girl all in a matter of 6 months. BE FLEXIBLE. TRY NEW THINGS. DO NOT BE MARRIED TO A PLAN !!!! I’m rooting for you by @helloamandajohnson

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the best muscle you can develop is having every GOOD reason to have a bad attitude & CHOOSING to have a good one

when we lived in Peru I unexpectedly got back into horseback riding and jumping. Then we moved to Japan and I practically crashed out when I realized I wasn’t going to be able to ride and train like I had been.

Sooo we’re trying different hobbies in the mean time!!!

I had my first ballet class today and let’s just say there’s room for improvement 😂🩰

see you next week for episode 5!!!

Pink jersey, black bib & socks @maap.rides @maap.cc
Navy kit @pasnormalstudios
Bike @canyon_road_
Glasses @oakleymeta by @helloamandajohnson

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a vending machine every 1/2 mile with pocari sweats for 100 yen

I’m afraid I’m getting spoiled here 🫣

Bike @canyon_road_
Kit @pasnormalstudios
Glasses @oakleymeta taken in Okinawa, Japan by @helloamandajohnson

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Can we all collectively say we are hook fatigued??? We have edit fatigue? Everything is moving too fast? There’s pop ups and sounds and social media is just such an overstimulating place to be right now

But here’s the thing: hooks and all that fancy editing only work when there’s a strong and authentic conviction behind it

stop looking at everyone else. Start being YOU

Although I’d argue we’re seeing the pendulum swing back the other way to less editing, slower paced content. Lmk in the comments in your think the same

Xo,
Someone who’s sold millions in shampoo by @helloamandajohnson

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