Health Insurance is a big decision for anyone, but particularly as small business owners it can feel daunting to determine the right coverage for you! We have used cost-sharing health plans for over a decade now and hands-down believe it is the right fit for our growing family!  📌 Related: Why we chose a cost-sharing […]

When I graduated from college I immediately started working as a Fortune 100 Financial Advisor. Technically I was “self-employed” in that role and had to start figuring out the world of health insurance. We helped a lot of our clients with health insurance and the landscape looked much different then.  However, when I left my […]

According to CNBC, 36% of Americans took on Holiday Debt in 2021 borrowing an average total of $1249 (source). While many Americans plan to pay off the debt over a span of three to five months (source). Over the years we have found creative ways to give intentional, meaningful gifts that don’t break the budget.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s official. Covid-19 is currently topping the charts of my google search box. These past few weeks have been a whirlwind often leaving me swinging precariously on a pendulum from panic to peace, fear to faith. As many of us have jokingly (or not so jokingly) panicked over the toilet paper shortage… what’s less visible […]

“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 […]

One of my greatest joys is watching others transform their stories to build businesses and lives they love. Empowering others to understand their numbers and become financially independent is my biggest goal. Which is why I’m so excited to share today’s podcast feature with Catherine Guidry of  Mistakes Make Magic, where we dive into the […]

Welcome to “The Best Thing I’ve Learned About Money” audio blog series. Today I’m so excited to share my own financial freedom story, our debt-free journey and the best thing I’ve learned about money!   Hi, I’m Shanna! I fix broken businesses and help burned out business owners create profit, rest, and renewed passion for their […]

Welcome to “The Best Thing I’ve Learned About Money” audio blog series. This is where you’ll hear from fellow creative entrepreneurs and mentors all about one specific topic: MONEY! Today we are so excited to introduce you to our featured guest, Kaitlin Holland, the Owner of McAlister-Leftwich House and Founder of The School of Styling as […]

Guilt and shame. So often those are the words I hear fellow creative entrepreneurs say they feel when it comes time to talk about money. We don’t talk about money because we’re ashamed to openly discuss it with others. But why? I think a lot of it has to do with the success we see […]

Welcome to “The Best Thing I’ve Learned About Money” audio blog series. This is where you’ll hear from fellow creative entrepreneurs and mentors all about one specific topic: MONEY Today we are so excited to introduce you to our featured guest, Megan of Megan Martin Creative, as she shares the best thing she’s learned about […]