The Dream Forward Collective
Female Artists, makers, and surface pattern designers building 4-figure months.
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.
Step 1: Reclaim Your Creative CEO Identity
Step 2: Create + Launch Your Aligned Offer
Step 3: Rhythms That Work for Being Overwhelmed + Life
Step 4: Schedule 1 Week of Aligned Content
Step 5: Build Daily 15-minute Connect Habit
Step 6:Install Light + Simple Business Systems
Step 7: Stay on Track with Built in Support + Accountability
Feel proud of what you’re building, grounded in your identity as an artist, and empowered to grow a thriving business while still being present at home, connected to your creativity, and full of the joy that made you start creating in the first place.
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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