Apple Podcasts | Spotify Financial freedom. Retirement. Savings. All the finance buzzwords that may leave you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. While your google search might include “how to build a relationship with a man in finance” 😉,  I’m here to help you learn how to build a better relationship with your money instead. I […]

Confession: I’ve totally been that person a week before taxes were due sorting through receipts and trying to get my quickbooks up to date. I know from experience that if you don’t make room to stay on top of your finances consistently, it’s a task that inevitably ends up on the back burner. Which is […]

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 […]