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 […]

I think we can all agree, finances is one of the most intimidating parts of running a business. Even as a former fortune 100 financial advisor with a business degree, I still get stumped from time to time on tax forms and the “right” way to do something when it comes to my business dollars. […]

It’s been six months since officially announcing 2019 as my last year in business. Well, today is the day! After hitting “publish” on this post, I’m officially closing up shop! These past six months have already been a season of slowing down .. of finding rest. It’s been a time to stop the rushed “doing” […]

“The Best Thing I’ve Learned About Money” Written by Mary Marantz of Justin & Mary Mary Marantz is an internationally renowned photographer, author, educator & speaker who travels the world teaching, & inspiring other creative business owners. She has been named a “Legend of Light” by Profoto as well as one of the Top 100 […]