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Holiday Gift Guide for The Creative Entrepreneur

If I had to make a starter pack for the creative entrepreneur, it would include comfy athleisure, cozy desk candles, inspiring business books, & pretty desk supplies to name a few. If you have a small business owner in your life, this entrepreneur gift guide is for you. And of course if you’re a entrepreneur […]

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Hey, I’m Shanna Skidmore. Former Fortune 100 Financial Advisor turned Business Consultant. For the past 15 years I’ve worked in finance helping entrepreneurs around the world make more money and then manage it well. During that time I’ve unlocked the blueprint to building a profitable and sustainable business designed to align with the life you want to live.

Here’s the thing—the "business side of running a business" can be hard, and it’s not everyone’s best skill—but it *is* mine. I would be honored to come alongside you on your business journey.

Shanna Skidmore

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Enjoy my tried & true roundup of gift ideas for the creative entrepreneur. Here’s to a Christmas filled with inspiring & useful gifts that will last you all year!

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Entrepreneur Gift Guide

Magnolia Magazine Subscription : Receiving a Magnolia Journal Issue in the mail might just be the definition of happy mail. Love flipping through this inspiring read… Jo can do no wrong when it comes to designing a beautiful life.

Stanley Quencher Mug : Pretty sure I couldn’t consider this a creative entrepreneur gift guide without one. Every work from home desk needs a Stanley. And of course, the more colors in your collection the better.

Black Leggings : The perfect black leggings are the power suit of the entrepreneur and these Lululemon dupes are amazing (I own several pair!). A great pair of stretchy leggings is a must for long days at the desk writing emails, blogs, and for conquering all the awesome, important things we do as entrepreneurs on the reg.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones : A must for team skidmore. Love these headphones for getting in the zone & batching out some work. Love the white smoke color.

Arobox Subscription : The temptation to sneak out your phone when working from home is real. After having Arobox Founder Heath Wilson on the podcast, I’m truly obsessed with this product. A simple, creative, & aesthetically pleasing way to limit your screen time.

Elevate Utility Bag : Every entrepreneur needs a pretty leather work bag & this utility bag by Elevate is a must! Handcrafted by artisans in India, it works as a tote, crossbody and backpack all-in-one (plus room for a 13in laptop). Be on the lookout for Founder of Elevate Jessica Hotz on the podcast soon!

Make Life Beautiful book : One of my favorite books of 2023 & such an inspiring read, perfect for this creative entrepreneur gift guide.

Striped Lake Pajamas : Is there anything better than a slow morning from the couch sipping coffee in your pjs and working from home? While I don’t recommend always working in your pjs, sometimes it’s a guilty pleasure. These striped gems by Lake are Team Skidmore approved.

Metal Candle Tray : This brushed brass candle tray is perfect for your desk & displaying all of those candles you may or may not be writing off 😉

Big White Yeti Candle : I’m pretty sure this candle has made the list on every single one of my gift guides this year. For good reason because it smells amazing and supports a great small business! Get it, you won’t regret it! 8 oz, glass jar. Pair it with these brass wick trimmers for a sweet gift!

Cute Timer : You know I’m all about productivity & time tracking. This cute timer (love the sandy peach) is perfect for increasing productivity while you work.

Eye Mask for better sleep : Optimizing your sleep as an entrepreneur is so helpful when it comes to brainstorming, creating, & managing a business. I love this lightweight and contoured eye mask for catching those precious Zs.

Mug Warmer : A practical gift the entrepreneur in your life is sure to love. This mug warmer is a life saver for limiting those trips to the microwave to reheat your coffee… Can’t slow down this work flow.

L’Occitane Almond Hand Cream : A nice hand cream to keep in the desk, especially for the winter months!

In Kind Magazine : This beautifully curated bi-annual magazine is a recent favorite of mine. Designed to touch on the conversations modern women are having about motherhood, career, ambition, personal style, and more. Such a lovely gift for the entrepreneur in your life & perfect for displaying on the coffee table!

Stories from the Influencer Next Door : Rounding out our entrepreneur gift guide with this beautifully designed read. Love this coffee table book for the creative entrepreneur. Perfect for display in a home office.