“I bring my personality into everything I do,” Amber Renae tells PEOPLE. “My goal, at the end of the day, is to always be a light and shine bright”
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- Amber Renae is a mother of two living in Lancaster County, Pa.
- The 38-year-old recently moved from Dallas, where she used to teach theater to middle schoolers
- After relocating, the actress took a job at HomeGoods as a way to stay active and upbeat while searching for roles in her field
After a big family move from Texas to Pennsylvania in August 2025, that unfortunately cost her a beloved job as a theater teacher, Amber Renae suddenly found herself as a stay-at-home mom without consistent work.
Between theater auditions and filming self-tapes for commercials and agents, the 38-year-old actress realized she needed something that belonged entirely to her – an outlet that kept her mind and body active as she navigated homesickness.
When Renae thought about where she’d actually enjoy spending her time, especially during the holiday season, there was only one store that made perfect sense: HomeGoods.
Having moved several times over the last few years, Renae admits that what keeps her going is the steady hope she has for her dreams…