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AMANDA glowacki LKNW RECOGNIZES A WOMAN DOING EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN THE
LAKE NORMAN COMMUNITY, A LEADER WHO IS PAVING THE WAY TO
CHANGING OUR ATTITUDES AND INSPIRING CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE.
on LOVING REAL ESTATE … EVEN AS A KID: I grew up in a suburb of Winston-Salem, and my family would spend Sunday afternoons attending open houses. I honestly never thought we would move, but we eventually did after seeing a new neighborhood being built close to my grandparents. I loved the thrill of touring homes and the process of settling into our new home. on SWITCHING GEARS: As I became an adult, I had a few friends who were real estate agents. My husband John and I actually discussed the option of working in real estate several times, but I never took action because I was afraid of working a commissiononly job. However, the dream of being an agent always stayed in the back of my mind. Then, in 2016, six weeks before my daughter Taya was born, my husband lost his job. We were gob-smacked—we were about to have a new baby and had no promise of a steady income! I couldn’t go back to my full-time job because we didn’t have money for childcare. John found a new job that fall; however, we knew that in order to make up for the income we lost, I would need to find employment as well — but it had to allow me to have a flexible schedule and limitless earning potential. The next day, I researched real estate pre-licensing classes and signed up for the next available class. Ten weeks later I was licensed and ready to join a firm! on FINDING BALANCE: I am lucky to have a career that allows me so much flexibility. The challenge is that the moment I pick my daughter up from school is usually when clients and prospects are ready to do business, so I pivot a lot and give myself a ton of grace. If I have to take an hour and give my daughter her iPad while I knock out a few work emails, it’s fine! She’ll remember that she saw her mom work hard and chase her dreams. on THE GREAT OUTDOORS: I love to take walks and go to parks. I really love Abersham Park. The open space, the sunshine, the mostly flat terrain … I could walk there forever! We’re also members at River Run Country Club and we love spending time there as a family.
AMANDA GLOWACKI AMANDA KATE HOME
on SEEKING INSPIRATION: Surround yourself with like-minded people that are visionaries. Invest in your community, and support anyone who is starting a new business and new life journey—especially later in life after a long-term career in something completely different … it’s hard but it’s worth it! w
Amanda Glowacki is the founder and owner of Amanda Kate Home located in Davidson. You may reach her at 704.962.7889, via email at Amanda@AmandaKateHome.com, or visit her today at www.AmandaKateHome.com.
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L A K E NORMAN
WRITER LINDSAY MARTELL
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