Amanda Huerta shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Amanda , it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I’d say it’s a blend of both. When I’m walking a path, I’m also wandering, and when I wander, I inevitably find new paths. I don’t think anyone truly stays on one single route in life. Even if we’re moving toward an end goal, we’re constantly branching out, discovering new experiences, people, and directions along the way. Life keeps unfolding into new paths.
I’m drawn to many things that feel new, familiar, fun, and exciting—even when they eventually come with challenges. The difficult moments become lessons, and those lessons help me grow and guide others on their own journeys.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Amanda Huerta, I am an actress and voice over artist for Crunchyroll.
Since 2022 of May, I’ve done over 90 gigs; from commercials, films, modeling, and voice overs. Outside of my career, I enjoy nature, going out with friends, working out (especially running), music and crafting whatever I am able to. Growing up I used to craft constantly, it all started in elementary school. I’ve since sketched, painted, sculpted, made costumes, sfx, items from earrings, necklaces and ring to rugs, bookshelf’s, etc.
I still craft here and there, but only when inspired now.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
For me, the bonds between people are broken by dishonesty and a lack of trust. Even when the truth is uncomfortable, hiding it or sugarcoating it creates a barrier/distance. Honest communication—even when it’s difficult—shows respect. It says, ‘I trust you enough to be real with you.’
I value honesty and communication deeply. When someone chooses to be open with me, it strengthens my trust in them and removes the lingering doubt of ‘Are they telling me the truth?’ Honesty may sometimes sting, but in the long run, it’s what restores connection, rebuilds trust, and keeps relationships genuine.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear that has held me back the most is disappointment. Not just being disappointed myself, but disappointing others. Even now, it still shows up—wondering if I’m doing enough, or if I’m showing up for people the way they hope I will.
Growing up, I really craved hearing things like, ‘I’m proud of you,’ ‘You did great,’ or ‘Thank you, you helped a lot.’ Wanting that kind of validation made me terrified of failing or letting people down.
But over time I’ve realized that I can’t make everyone happy—and I’m not meant to. What matters is being proud of myself, of how far I’ve come, and the direction I’m moving in. That shift has made the fear feel smaller, and it no longer controls me the way it once did.
I hope others can take that to heart too: that pride in yourself is just as important—if not more—than the praise you get from others.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that communication matters most to me. I didn’t speak much as a child—not really until after high school—so I know firsthand how hard it can be to express what you feel or think. Because of that, I really value clear, honest communication, and I’ve been actively working on it myself.
My best friend, who I call my older sister, is the person who truly taught me its importance. She was the first one who could tell me the truth without being disrespectful, and who actually listened without getting upset or raising her voice. She stayed calm, asked questions, and tried to understand where I was coming from. Because of her, I learned to communicate the same way.
It transformed our friendship—it became stronger than any relationship I’ve ever had—and it opened my eyes to how powerful communication can be. Now, it’s something I value more than ever.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What light inside you have you been dimming?
The light I’ve been dimming lately is my creativity in crafting. Ever since elementary school, I’ve been creating—drawing, coloring, painting, sculpting, and eventually making everything from earrings, rings and necklaces to rugs, pins, pens, clothing, cosplay pieces, wigs, SFX work, dollhouse accessories, even a bookshelf. Crafting used to be something I did purely for fun, just because it made me happy.
But over the last two years, that light has gotten dimmer. I don’t create as freely or as often as I used to. Now I usually need a reason or a purpose to make something, and even then it can be hard to start—or finish—a project unless inspiration really strikes. The passion is still there, but it flickers instead of shining the way it once did.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_lovs_u2?igsh=Y2ltd2hjcHczeWFj&utm_source=qr
- Other: https://pro.imdb.com/mobile/name/nm14313539/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Image Credits
Headshot done by: Brianna Roberts/ Pixel Dust Photography
Poster made by: John Patterson
