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Hi There! I’m Amanda!

By day, I’m a Sr. E-commerce Analyst for one of the world’s largest retailers. I wrack my brain looking at data, strategy, excel spreadsheets, customer-behavior and whatnot.

It’s a great use of my analytical skills but the creative side gets neglected. Thankfully, I can use my creativity elsewhere, outside of work, such as crafting recipes in the kitchen. My happy place.

In June 2025, my world got a little bigger and a whole lot sweeter with the birth of my daughter. Becoming a mom has shifted my perspective on what “hosting” really means.

It’s no longer just about the “picture-perfect” party. It’s about the feeling of home, the smell of a slow-cooked meal, and the joy of gathering the people I love most around one table.

My Why

If you ask me what my “love language” is, it’s feeding people. The best compliment I can receive (outside of ones relating to being a mom) isn’t about my career or my outfit or home decor, it’s when a friend (or anyone, really) tells me they haven’t been able to stop thinking about a dish I made, or that they’ve been counting down the days until they get to eat at my table again.

I just melt inside when I hear this, as if it’s the first time I’m being told my food is actually good. I will never ever take those compliments for granted and I certainly never expect them either. I am honored and humbled to make and share food with others that they love as much as I do.

That’s why I created Ready Set Host. I wanted a space to share food that lingers in your memory long after the meal is over. Whether it’s a fun new cocktail for movie night or a weeknight dinner that brings the whole family together, I’m here to help you make every meal feel like a special occasion.

I’m sooo happy you’re here. Let’s make something your people will be talking about for weeks.

Fun Facts About Me

I’m a mom to the sweetest, smiliest baby girl born in 2025 and a dog mom to a 1 year old black lab named Cove! I love my girls!
I have a B.S. from Ball State University in fashion merchandising and marketing
I was born and raised in a picture-perfect suburb of Chicago (no, I’m not exaggerating). Ever heard of Naperville?
I am rather introverted unless I’m with my family and friends

My favorite show is Friends and Gilmore Girls and my favorite movie is the live action version of The Grinch
I love to dance
Big lover of wine (white and sweet) and tea. But not together, that’d be weird
I married my favorite person in 2023 and we are so lucky to be surrounded by both sides of family here in Middle Tennessee