Amanda has lived in Truro for 13 years. Despite that and perhaps, because she lived ‘up-country’ for most her life, she still gets excited when she sees the sea and can’t wait to wiggle her toes in the warm sand.

She founded a social media consultancy in late 2013 called WaveMedia (SW) Ltd out of a desire to see small businesses in Truro thrive and also helps organisations with data protection.  “I would love to see small retailers be the go-to places for local shoppers as they offer expertise and a friendly face.  Sometimes, you even get a cup of tea and a biscuit’.  Lots of cups of tea and chatter later, ‘Secret Truro’ was born with the emphasis on creating a buzz around what is happening in the town, how the trends are being followed along with news and reviews on everything from the arts and culture scene, to restaurants and coffee shops.

Amanda’s favourite books as a child were anything by Dr Seuss where she draws most of her inspiration from ‘Go Dog Go’ and one of her favourite films is ‘The Blues Brothers’. Her ambition is to re-create a cross between the ‘Big Dog Party’ and the Blues Brothers legendary concert at the Palace Hotel Ballroom on the fictional Lake Wazapomani.