What happens when a young woman survives stage 4 cancer, lives off-grid in a shipping container, and then decides to run her entire business while traveling the world? You get the wisdom, grace, and gentle magic that is my friend Amanda Rootsey.
In this soul-nourishing conversation, Mandy (affectionately known as "Second Mother" to my kids) shares how she built a thriving online business that serves teen girls globally while traveling full-time with her husband. We dive deep into what it really means to build a gentle, sustainable business that nourishes you instead of depleting you—and why you absolutely don't need to work 80-hour weeks to make it work.
From her cancer journey that changed everything, to discovering how different cities draw out different parts of your identity, to accidentally winning board games while being the nicest person in the room—this conversation is a masterclass in living intentionally, working gently, and creating a business that actually feels good.
✨ How surviving stage 4 cancer at 24 led Mandy to create her dream business mentoring teens
✨ The research-backed reason why every teen needs supportive adults beyond their parents
✨ Why your business rituals might need to shift based on where you're physically located
✨ How to run a successful online business while traveling full-time (and the fears that came up)
✨ The gentle business collective model and why treating yourself like a therapist for your business actually works
✨ Why most teens just want adults to LISTEN, not teach or fix them
✨ The magic of letting different places draw out different aspects of your identity
✨ Why business class travel isn't a luxury—it's a retirement planning essential
About Mandy
Amanda Rootsey is a teen mentor, author of Shine From Within, and the founder of a global youth mentor training program that has reached 30+ countries. After surviving stage 4 cancer in her mid-twenties, Mandy created a business dedicated to helping teens feel heard, supported, and empowered. She now runs her entire business online while traveling the world full-time with her hpartner Davey, proving that you can build massive impact with gentle, sustainable business practices.
📚 Book: Shine From Within by Mandy Routsey📚 Book: Susan Branch's England travel memoir (handwritten and illustrated)📚 Book: Retire Life Ready by James Wrigley🎙️ Podcast: Youth Mentor Podcast
Website: amandarootsey.com.auInstagram: @amandarootseySubstack: UntetheredTeen Program: Shine From Within Academy
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