Amanda Hietter:

From Fear to Freedom

Faced with an unlivable choice, Amanda took a leap of faith that separated her from everything she knew. What she gained in return was clarity, calling, and a future filled with purpose.

Bio

Amanda Hietter is the CEO and owner of Across the Horizon Travel, specializing in curated retreats and corporate travel experiences. With a passion for seamless, stress-free travel planning, Amanda works with business coaches, wellness leaders, corporate teams, and faith-based organizations to design transformative retreats and executive travel solutions. From luxury wellness escapes to high-impact leadership retreats and incentive trips, she ensures that every journey is purpose-driven and tailored to meet her clients’ unique needs.

With over three years of industry experience and multiple certifications with top destinations, Amanda has built a reputation for delivering VIP service and high-end travel experiences. She handles all logistics, including flights, accommodations, meeting spaces, excursions, airport transfers, and travel insurance—allowing her clients to focus on their mission without worrying about the details. Whether it’s an immersive team-building retreat, a faith-based pilgrimage, or a strategic business mastermind, Amanda’s expertise ensures an effortless and enriching travel experience.

Amanda is an active member of the Business Leaders Network (BLN), where she connects with professionals who prioritize growth, leadership, and collaboration. Through BLN and other industry connections, she continues to expand her network, offering innovative travel solutions that elevate businesses and organizations.

Rooted in her faith, Amanda is passionate about bringing people together through meaningful travel experiences. She collaborates with pastors, speakers, and corporate leaders to create journeys that foster personal and professional transformation. One of her signature offerings is the Footsteps of Jesus Tour, a guided spiritual experience through the Holy Land designed to deepen participants’ faith.

A seasoned entrepreneur with a strong social media presence, Amanda leverages platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube to share insights on leadership retreats, corporate travel trends, and the impact of travel on personal and business growth. Her mission is to help businesses and leaders unlock new opportunities through world-class travel experiences that inspire, connect, and transform.

When she’s not planning retreats and corporate getaways, Amanda enjoys networking, attending business events, and spending time with her family. Her commitment to excellence and personalized service continues to position Across the Horizon Travel as a leader in corporate and retreat travel.

Topics

  • Rebuilding your life after rock bottom
  • Faith-based entrepreneurship and Kingdom collaboration
  • Addiction recovery through spiritual structure
  • How boundaries and structure can save a life
  • Turning pain into purpose through nonprofit work
  • Navigating the challenges of single motherhood
  • God’s voice in major life decisions
  • Planning transformational retreats for healing and growth
  • The vision and launch of a purpose-driven nonprofit
  • Aligning your business with divine calling

Guiding Questions

  • Take us back to November 2021—what was happening in your life then?
  • What made you decide to move in with your parents rather than stay in Georgia?
  • How did your parents’ rules serve as a turning point for your addiction?
  • What role did your faith play in your transformation during those early months?
  • Can you describe the moment you realized your life had truly begun to change?
  • Tell us about the vision behind your travel business, Across the Horizon Travel.
  • What inspired your nonprofit, From Fear to Freedom, and how is it developing?
  • How has your past as a paralegal shaped your mission to help abused women?
  • What was your experience like at the Savior’s Summit, and how did it confirm your calling?
  • Looking back, what would you say to the woman you were in 2021?

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