We started 2022 with a little one just crawling and ended 2022 with a toddler walking, talking, and a mouth full of teeth. Our little girl is growing up so fast and it’s been a joy to watch her discover so many new things this year. She loves reading books, eating omelets, dancing, climbing stairs, […]

What a year! It was challenging and beautiful, hard, unexpected, and full of delight. Is this toddler life?  First I just want to say thankyou. Thank you for taking the time to read this review, for supporting our business and our family. This year has made me so aware and grateful for the absolute privilege […]

If you’ve ever experienced a launch that didn’t go well, services that didn’t sell out, or feeling ghosted when it comes to booking clients … today’s video is for you! Before I dive into today’s launch debrief I want to say this: I am so very grateful for each and every business owner that I […]

My friend Jen recently wrote in her newsletter something that totally shook me, “Don’t let anyone trick you into chasing a dream that isn’t yours.” Wow, Amen. When I decided to start the podcast I knew I wanted it to be a place for entrepreneurs to hear the real behind the highlight reel, the messy […]

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER What is enough? It’s a question Shanna Skidmore has become known for asking, but to her surprise, knowing what you need to fund the life you want and keep the business lights on isn’t something many in the finance world feel the need to talk about. In fact, she […]

If you do this one thing, you cannot fail. Back in my days as a Fortune 100 financial advisor, that’s exactly what I was promised. And for five years I thought about that one thing each and every year when I was setting my goals, yet year after year I fell short. What I couldn’t […]

I waltzed into 2021 ready to officially relaunch the business after a year off, eight months pregnant, and just sure that 2021 would be our “come back” year. Well, #spoileralert, things didn’t quite go as planned. Turns out having a baby, deciding to move back home halfway across the country, living in house limbo for […]

Before starting my company I was on the traditional path to a career in private equity. I was applying for my MBA and interviewing with private equity firms after leaving my position as a controller for a start-up fashion designer. The stars were aligning and my big finance dream was looking like a reality… until […]

You guys have journeyed with me through all the highs and lows and messy middle moments… I think it’s about time that you get to go behind-the-scenes and hear more of the untold stories that I’ve never shared publicly before (many of which have shaped how these last few years have played out). While many […]

I know taking a month-long paid sabbatical (or a three month long paid maternity leave) can sound impossible. But I’ve now taught hundreds of my students and clients to do the same with one simple step: learning to track your high and low seasons. (I know that probably peaks your interest, so I’ll make sure […]

If your social media feeds look anything like mine these days, you’re seeing new education opportunities scrolling across your feed on the daily. From online curriculum to in-person experiences, how do you sift through all the things and choose the right education experiences for you? As a finance gal myself I’m a big believer in […]

For years I’ve heard clients and students say they want to replace their corporate salary with income from their creative business. There’s something about hitting that level of income that somehow justifies us leaving our “responsible” desk job — have you ever felt that way? Here’s my 3-step plan to replace your corporate salary from […]