The Dream Forward Collective
Build a consistent 4-figure-a-month business in 10 hours a week — without the hustle or guilt.
Clarity and Vision for Your Creative Business
Customized Routines to Achieve Goals
Encouragement and Accountability
The Most Common Obstacles to Growing a Small Business
Can you relate to these struggles?
Overwhelm?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when working toward your goals? If so, are there specific tasks or steps that make the process feel challenging?
Have you ever found yourself doubting your ability to reach your goals? If so, what are some of the thoughts that come up, and how do you feel they might be impacting your progress?
Self-doubt?
Procrastination?
Do you notice yourself putting off steps toward your goals? If that resonates, can you think of any particular reasons why, or what might help you take that first step?
I’m here to help
Hey there! I’m Amanda, the creative heart behind A Time As This Design Co. I’m a surface pattern designer, illustrator, and all-around dream encourager on a mission to help you not just dream big but actually make it happen—without the overwhelm! I started this journey because I know how tricky it can be to balance creativity, family, and business, and I believe anyone can thrive with the right blend of joy and structure.
You don’t have to choose between being present at home and profitable in business.
You can thrive in both. The Dream Forward Collective is a coaching community for creative moms — especially those with ADHD — who are ready to grow a purposeful business that fits their real life, not the other way around.
Through simple systems, supportive rhythms, and weekly accountability, you’ll learn how to create consistent income, peace-filled productivity, and the confidence that you’re not failing at either role — you’re thriving in both.
Step 1: Reclaim Your CEO Identity
Shift from overwhelmed creative to confident CEO.
You’ll define what success actually looks like in your season and reset your mindset for sustainable growth.
Step 2: Create + Launch Your Aligned Offer
Simplify your business model to one clear, aligned offer that brings clarity and consistent income — no more scattered effort or second-guessing.
Step 3: Rhythms That Work for ADHD + Life
Design flexible, life-giving rhythms that help you stay consistent without burnout. You’ll finally have a flow that fits your brain and your family.
Step 4: Schedule One Week of Aligned Content
Plan one week of content that connects and converts — no guessing, no stress, just aligned messaging that feels natural and true to your voice.
Step 5: Build Your Daily 15-Minute Connect Habit
Connection creates clients. Learn how to build a daily rhythm that keeps your business visible without draining your time or energy.
Step 6: Install Light + Simple Business Systems
Simplify your backend and install tools that make your business run smoothly — even when life gets messy.
Step 7: Stay on Track with Built-In Support
Between coaching, planning sessions, and community accountability, you’ll never have to do this alone again.
You’ll build sustainable consistency — in both business and life — in just 10 intentional hours a week.
The Dream Forward Framework
How You’ll Feel After Joining
Empowered to build your business your way
Supported by moms who understand your chaos and cheer you on
Clear + Confident in your next step
Energized by creativity instead of drained by comparison
Consistent without chasing perfection
Present at home + purposeful in business
You’re Not Behind — You’re Becoming
Inside this community, you’ll discover that building your dream doesn’t have to mean burning out.
You can grow your business with focus, joy, and grace — one week, one rhythm, one connection at a time.
Because your dream matters.
And this is your time to dream forward.
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Focus Without the Frustration: A Free Guide for Creative ADHD Entrepreneurs
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