Amanda Montoni
@amandamontoni.bsky.social
Poet. Author. Playwright. Director. Choreographer. Performer. Cat Mom. 🖤🤍 Human full of sweet madness. 🤍🖤
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https://bio.site/amanda.montoni
More interviewers should ask this question. By far the best one I’ve ever been asked on a job interview.
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Bosses, Take Note. Ask This Question at Interviews. It Shocked Me in the Best Way. — amanda montoni
I was stunned. I couldn’t believe the words that came out of the interviewer’s mouth. I’ve NEVER in my years of interview experience been asked that question before. For crying out loud, that’s a dati...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
More interviewers should ask this question. By far the best one I’ve ever been asked on a job interview.
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Journal nugget number 3175
Don’t let our story end. There’s so much left to write.
Don’t let our story end. There’s so much left to write.
April 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Journal nugget number 3175
Don’t let our story end. There’s so much left to write.
Don’t let our story end. There’s so much left to write.
Journal nugget number 12135
I don’t want flowers. I don’t want chocolates (although I do love those). I want You.
I don’t want flowers. I don’t want chocolates (although I do love those). I want You.
April 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Journal nugget number 12135
I don’t want flowers. I don’t want chocolates (although I do love those). I want You.
I don’t want flowers. I don’t want chocolates (although I do love those). I want You.
Journal nugget number 8304
It makes you feel better. It makes you better. It makes You.
It makes you feel better. It makes you better. It makes You.
April 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Journal nugget number 8304
It makes you feel better. It makes you better. It makes You.
It makes you feel better. It makes you better. It makes You.
For any new dance parents out there, I wrote this for you. The first step is simpler than you think.
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Stop Wasting Your Time and Money. Get This Children’s Dance Book Instead. — amanda montoni
If your child has dance dreams, you need to get this book right away. As a dance teacher myself, I’ve spent over a decade watching little new ballerinas come in with books to class. I’ve read them mys...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
For any new dance parents out there, I wrote this for you. The first step is simpler than you think.
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Journal nugget number 2725
I want to be the one who screams while dancing, shows herself to the world unapologetically, and helps someone else feel most like themself.
I want to be the one who screams while dancing, shows herself to the world unapologetically, and helps someone else feel most like themself.
April 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Journal nugget number 2725
I want to be the one who screams while dancing, shows herself to the world unapologetically, and helps someone else feel most like themself.
I want to be the one who screams while dancing, shows herself to the world unapologetically, and helps someone else feel most like themself.
March 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Grounded. open.substack.com/pub/amandamo...
Love in Madness: A Poetry Series. Poem 3.
I’m not a lovesick puppy this time
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March 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Grounded. open.substack.com/pub/amandamo...
Journal nugget number 4133
The heat leaves me then bounces back like an annoying problem.
The heat leaves me then bounces back like an annoying problem.
March 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Journal nugget number 4133
The heat leaves me then bounces back like an annoying problem.
The heat leaves me then bounces back like an annoying problem.
Journal nugget number 8314
and with that comes a whole lot of feelings I haven’t experienced before.
and with that comes a whole lot of feelings I haven’t experienced before.
March 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Journal nugget number 8314
and with that comes a whole lot of feelings I haven’t experienced before.
and with that comes a whole lot of feelings I haven’t experienced before.
Tonight’s journal nugget is brought to you by fire escapes.
March 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Tonight’s journal nugget is brought to you by fire escapes.
Journal nugget number 1234
Why do we have to happy-fy? Can we feel first?
Why do we have to happy-fy? Can we feel first?
March 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Journal nugget number 1234
Why do we have to happy-fy? Can we feel first?
Why do we have to happy-fy? Can we feel first?
Journal nugget number 9124
I ate too many chips.
I ate too many chips.
March 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Journal nugget number 9124
I ate too many chips.
I ate too many chips.
Journal nugget number 8324
I took a a slight spin. All I wanted was to dance in the rain.
I took a a slight spin. All I wanted was to dance in the rain.
March 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Journal nugget number 8324
I took a a slight spin. All I wanted was to dance in the rain.
I took a a slight spin. All I wanted was to dance in the rain.
Journal nugget number 8154
I don’t need someone to tell me everything will be alright. I need someone to sit with me & welcome my vulnerable. A hug would be nice, too.
I don’t need someone to tell me everything will be alright. I need someone to sit with me & welcome my vulnerable. A hug would be nice, too.
March 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Journal nugget number 8154
I don’t need someone to tell me everything will be alright. I need someone to sit with me & welcome my vulnerable. A hug would be nice, too.
I don’t need someone to tell me everything will be alright. I need someone to sit with me & welcome my vulnerable. A hug would be nice, too.
Journal nugget number 8194
He gave me a moment. I caved.
He gave me a moment. I caved.
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Journal nugget number 8194
He gave me a moment. I caved.
He gave me a moment. I caved.
Journal nugget number 7294
Do I want to fall in love? Yes. Do I want to change my life? Yes. Trying this thing where I give up and give in. Simultaneously.
Do I want to fall in love? Yes. Do I want to change my life? Yes. Trying this thing where I give up and give in. Simultaneously.
March 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Journal nugget number 7294
Do I want to fall in love? Yes. Do I want to change my life? Yes. Trying this thing where I give up and give in. Simultaneously.
Do I want to fall in love? Yes. Do I want to change my life? Yes. Trying this thing where I give up and give in. Simultaneously.
Journal nugget number 5224
No, I’m cement. It takes a lot more to break me.
No, I’m cement. It takes a lot more to break me.
March 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Journal nugget number 5224
No, I’m cement. It takes a lot more to break me.
No, I’m cement. It takes a lot more to break me.
Journal nugget 1524 continued
…Cause I’m honestly tired of being the first to dance. Dance my way this time?
…Cause I’m honestly tired of being the first to dance. Dance my way this time?
March 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Journal nugget 1524 continued
…Cause I’m honestly tired of being the first to dance. Dance my way this time?
…Cause I’m honestly tired of being the first to dance. Dance my way this time?
Love in Madness has begun. Come join in for some love poetry! open.substack.com/pub/amandamo...
Love in Madness: A Poetry Series. Poem One.
your sugary chin invites me in
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March 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Love in Madness has begun. Come join in for some love poetry! open.substack.com/pub/amandamo...
Journal nugget number 1524
Dude, if ya like me, please give me a massive in-my-face clue. We’re too old to dance this wall dance.
Dude, if ya like me, please give me a massive in-my-face clue. We’re too old to dance this wall dance.
March 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Journal nugget number 1524
Dude, if ya like me, please give me a massive in-my-face clue. We’re too old to dance this wall dance.
Dude, if ya like me, please give me a massive in-my-face clue. We’re too old to dance this wall dance.
Journal nugget nunber 3264
Brain is mush from all the kush and diamonds. Wee is great, it’s getting late. Gotta wake up to some chimin’.
Brain is mush from all the kush and diamonds. Wee is great, it’s getting late. Gotta wake up to some chimin’.
March 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Journal nugget nunber 3264
Brain is mush from all the kush and diamonds. Wee is great, it’s getting late. Gotta wake up to some chimin’.
Brain is mush from all the kush and diamonds. Wee is great, it’s getting late. Gotta wake up to some chimin’.
Journal nugget number 1273
His eyes still pierce me. Those circles of green remind me of breathing.
His eyes still pierce me. Those circles of green remind me of breathing.
March 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Journal nugget number 1273
His eyes still pierce me. Those circles of green remind me of breathing.
His eyes still pierce me. Those circles of green remind me of breathing.
Journal nugget number 1023
Nothin’ but grateful net.
Nothin’ but grateful net.
March 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Journal nugget number 1023
Nothin’ but grateful net.
Nothin’ but grateful net.
My new sub-stack exclusive poetry series, Love in Madness, drops this Friday, 3/14. So excited for this!
March 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My new sub-stack exclusive poetry series, Love in Madness, drops this Friday, 3/14. So excited for this!