What drew you to appear on “Jump Shipp”?
I was had been thinking about “jumping ship” for a while. Animals are my passion but I never had a real reason to leave my job – I didn’t have a solid financial exit plan to take me from my comfy job to starting my own business.

Tell us about your experience on the show.
I had a great time and I learned a lot! Josh gave me a lot to think about and helped to get me some answers to questions that had been swirling around in my head for a long time.

What was the hardest challenge on the show?
My hardest challenge was the day spent at the ranch. While I had fun that day and did get some insight as to what it would be like working at a facility like that one, it wasn’t really in line with what I had in mind for my business. I was completely unprepared for that day.

What made you want to want to pursue your dream?
Connecting with the animals and being out from behind a desk.

Did you have any apprehension about making the jump?
Of course! The whole “no financial cushion” was my biggest fear!

What has life been like after the show?
I stayed in my position with the jewelry manufacturer for another year after the show taped and have recently left to pursue TCB Pet Care full time!

What advice would you give others who are considering a jump?
Moral support from friends and family goes a long way. Search your heart. If this is what you truly want, go for it! If fully “Jumping Shipp” is too much for you to do, take it in baby steps. Those baby steps will get you there a lot faster than just continuing to dream about it every day.

TCB Pet Care and can be found at www.TCBPetCare.com.

Watch Amanda featured in episode 5 of “Jump Shipp.”

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