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I love the clean-slate, fresh-start of a new year! But I also know for many years setting goals came with some big-time expectation that I was going to change overnight. My tendencies to overeat or skip workouts will magically disappear when the clock strikes midnight? Ahem… As if! You might have found yourself in the […]

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THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL BLOG One of my biggest passions in life is to help other women succeed in business. I’m on a mission to bridge the gap between the world of money and creative entrepreneurship so you can feel confident in your finances, clarity in your direction, and freedom to […]

3 ways to turn your hobby into a successful business. | Shanna Skidmore #theblueprintmodel #money

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Are you looking to start a side hustle? Take your side-hustle full time? Or ready to take your business to the next level? This interview with Caleb Peavy on the Be Creative Podcast is full of tips + tricks to help you transform your passion into a profit! LISTEN TO EPISODE 15 BE CREATIVE PODCAST […]

Be Creative Podcast Feature | Create your Business Blueprint and understand your money is the key to your creative freedom. | Shanna Skidmore #theblueprintmodel

Our top five Two-Cents Tuesdays from “The Best Of 2018” Series About eight years ago, I started working with creative entrepreneurs. My husband and I had just moved states for him to pursue a new passion and I left my five year career in finance to try something new. I landed a dream job working with a […]

The Best Of two-cents tuesdays 2018 | You asked the tough questions and I responded with one of my favorite series, Two-Cents Tuesdays. As much as I would love to 1:1 coach all my students, my accessibility to over 500 students isn’t possible. Which is why we created Two Cents Tuesday, a Q&A style video where you can submit your top questions while I answer in this fun video style! Here are your top five favorite Two-Cent Tuesdays | Shanna Skidmore

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Our top five Podcasts from “The Best Of 2018” Series I think curiosity has always served me well and that’s what podcasts are always about! Staying curious. It is always such an honor to get asked to speak on podcasts. But here’s a little secret you may or may not know about me… I get major stage […]

The Best Of Podcasts 2018 | As part of our “Best of 2018” series I’m sharing our top five podcast episodes chosen by YOU this year! We’re talking all things business, finance, social media free and taking time off. Tune in here! | Shanna Skidmore #podcast #theblueprintmodel #moneytalks

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Our favorite Articles from “The Best Of 2018” Series It’s that time of year when the lights twinkle and we start reminiscing of all the year has been. ‘Auld Lang Syne’ marks the ending of one and the beginning of a new and “the best of” series can be found throughout the coming weeks. The best songs […]

The Best of 2018 Articles | five articles that you loved the most in 2018! We are talking all things money + finance, mindset and lifestyle! | Shanna Skidmore #theblueprintmodel #bestofseries #finance

When was the last time you achieved a big goal? I’m willing to bet it’s when you had something you really wanted in mind and then created a set of action steps to get you there! Where I see us get goal setting wrong is stating a big lofty goal into the universe, but then […]

Goal setting isn't just about achievement and success, it's about deciding what matters and making intentional choices so those things actually happen. | Shanna Skidmore #entreprenuer #annualplanning #goalsetting

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Inspiration fuels Innovation. Are you neglecting the one thing that could actually move your business forward faster? Most business owners put themselves last. Trust me, I still fall into this trap easily. It’s easy to believe time off is a luxury and self-care is selfish. I get it, there is too much to do and […]

The surprising truth about time off from your business | What I know now is that those we deem "most successful" have incredible work-life boundaries. Here’s how. | Shanna Skidmore #annualplanning #myblueprintyear #entrepreneur

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How do you stay on track with your goals month by month? + 3 Mo Planning Guide My friend Katelyn just had a baby and she has a doula that helps her. One of the things she shared with me that her doula shared with her is that babies thrive in routines – not schedules. […]

How I stay on track with my goals month by month | And a 3 month planning guide you can use to help set your own monthly goals! Grab your free guide here! | Shanna Skidmore #creative #entrepreneur #planningguide #money

I was twenty-five years old when I asked myself this question : Q: If I could do anything, I would…. “Do something I enjoy everyday. I would make an impact, have a life that matters, live big dreams, live a life that pleases the Lord. LOVE. Write a book, work with great people and build […]

Why Written Goals Matter | When you take the time to choose what matters most and put those things first, at the end of the day you'll be proud of what you did do and not so focused on what you didn't. | Shanna Skidmore #whyiplan #myblueprintyear #goalsetting

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It’s Two Cents Tuesdays ep. 8! Each week I’ll be answering audience submitted questions over on my YouTube Channel! Today’s question comes from Anne-Marie. She asks “Many times when we feel like we have to do something, no one actually asked us to do it or insisted we do it. So, when you have too […]

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Back in those days of 6 inch high heels and black power suits, I spent my days talking investments, retirement, insurance and risk management. So often I found myself saying, “more than anything, most people just need a good budget”. As someone that has always dealt with a fluctuating income, traditional budgeting can be so […]

How to Calculate your Financial Need for the upcoming year | DAY 2 of the #whyiplan series. | Shanna Skidmore #annualplanning #myblueprintyear #entrepreneur

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