As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle, the late nights, and the constant pressure. Before you know it, you’re scrolling social media at 8 PM because you and your spouse have seemingly run out of things to say or simply numbing out from the exhaustion of it all. Sound familiar?

The reality is, building a business takes a toll—especially on relationships. I’ve been at this entrepreneur thing for the past 13 years, more than 80% of my married life. Today I’m spilling the tea on what it takes to keep the romance alive amidst busy schedules, gymnastics, burning the midnight oil, budgeting talks, and feeling broke… and trust me, a few date nights a year isn’t going to cut it!

3 Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Marriage While Growing Your Business — that you can implement TODAY! (Plus, 15 Fun Ways to Say 'I Love You' on a Budget!)

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : CLICK HERE.

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Asana

Boomerang 

Butterfly Puzzle

True South Puzzles (this Dolly Parton one is 😍)

Monopoly Deal 

xoxo notes 

Conversation cards 

Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests, renowned surface pattern designer Bonnie Christine, for our second encore episode!

In today’s episode, Bonnie is sharing how she scaled her business to multi-seven figures, built a thriving community of 185k creators, and did it all—mostly from her spare bedroom. From time management hacks that’ll have you scribbling notes faster than your kids can ask for a snack, to productivity tips that actually stick, Bonnie’s giving us the real scoop on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) when it comes to balancing business growth, family life, and everything in between.

Tune in for a real conversation about how to keep it all afloat without losing your cool. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES: shannaskidmore.com/encore-bonnie-christine

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Your Best Year

Mark Makers Mastermind

Shanna on Bonnie’s podcast, The Professional Creative

Free Five Day Workshop— Your Pattern Design Playbook

Immersion Course

It’s officially the holiday season & we are so excited to have one of our first holiday-based entrepreneurs on the show. Kate Stewart is the founder of Bauble Stockings. From family tradition to a thriving holiday company, hear how Kate has scaled a business by creating lasting memories in households across the country.

Creating global impact, pricing for wholesale, saying yes to the things you truly love in business & no to the things you don’t— all inside.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES 

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Shop Bauble Stockings!
Ashley Schoenith
Bauble Stockings x Heirloomed
Alibaba
Ready Fire Aim
Good Threads

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According to many sources, most businesses fail within the first 5-10 years. How do you beat the odds and build a business that withstands the test of time? Through the economic recession of 2008 to the global pandemic of 2020, KT Merry has seen a lot during her 20 years in the photography industry. From the introduction of digital photography, the start of Instagram and rise of social media, to life before fancy website platforms. She remembers the days when business was built on making phone calls and knocking on doors. 

Early in her career, she learned the power of perseverance, persistence, and good ole’ fashioned hard work. Through everything the past two decades have thrown her way, she has learned to roll with the evolving landscape and continue to push the boundaries toward excellence.

How to build a business that withstands the test of time? An inside look in today’s interview with world renowned photographer, KT Merry.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/kt-merry

“We don’t get more than one lifetime to create these big visionary ideas. We have to take the years that we’re given and just go for it.” 

As an art student she was given the expectation that a career in art would be a constant struggle. “Struggling artist” is a social norm that Emily Jeffords just doesn’t believe. And though she set out on her art career journey with a tenacious attitude and audacious dream to beat the odds, at the height of success she was met with a mental battle she didn’t expect. 

I’m not worthy of this. Am I worthy of this? A need to constantly prove her worth. 

We are taught to hustle. We are taught to expect to struggle. But we aren’t often taught what to do when we succeed! 

If you’ve ever felt you were not old enough or mature enough to accomplish some of your big, audacious dreams. Today’s interview with Emily Jeffords will challenge you to dream even bigger even before you feel quite ready or qualified.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/emily-jeffords

“That’s not a real job”. 

As entrepreneurs it’s a thought that simmers underneath the surface that many of us have to battle against. When “replace corporate salary” becomes the goal less out of financial need and more to prove to ourselves (or a family member) that it's “ok” to pursue our dreams. It’s far too easy to find our identity in our resume and believe we have to do something important, social proof our way to Forbes magazine, and have a list of metrics a mile long before others will take us seriously—let alone take our own selves seriously.

Owning our story, believing our worth, pursuing dreams and overcoming limiting beliefs. Well. That’s a storyline today’s guest, Mary Marantz, knows all too well. From a trailer in rural West Virginia to graduating from Yale Law School, her story is captivating and will help us all find more comfort in our own skin. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/mary-marantz

As entrepreneurs it’s easy for life to become Eat. Sleep. Breathe. your business. We wake up to the sounds of “you’ve got mail” (not in the romantic Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks) kind of way but more in the Dolly Parton working 9-5 kind of way. Without even realizing it, our identities become wrapped up in the work we do, leaving no room for identity (or hobbies) outside of work! 

In today’s interview, Hope opens up about what it’s like to literally grow up with her business. Starting her photography career as a 16 year high school student, it’s taken years for her to learn how to create healthy boundaries for work and life.

As I’m sure most of us can attest: working is a habit that can be hard to break. And while “work” isn’t to be vilified, not being able to turn off work is a fast pass to burnout. I am so grateful for the insights Hope shared in today’s conversation about protecting her mental wellness and practical ways she promotes healthy work/life balance. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/hope-taylor

Have you ever felt you were so busy working in your business, there was no time to work on your business. And all God’s children say, Amen! 

“It takes a village” isn’t just true when it comes to parenting. If you’ve ever said to yourself ‘but, I can do it better than anyone else” (ahem, guilty as charged), today’s interview was the kick in the pants I needed to really think about how building a team can not only accelerate a companies growth but also give the business owner more time outside of work. 

As someone who has had a team of six and breaks out in a cold sweat at the thought of managing people EVER AGAIN, Brenna’s story was so inspiring and truly eased my anxiety around the thought of hiring help. 

Learn how this self-proclaimed workaholic learned to let go of her micromanaging ways, built a team around her, and grew her ecommerce company to 300xs her original goal…. All in today’s interview! 

From humble beginnings in the spare room of her home to products being sold in every Buc-ees franchise across the country, listen in as Brenna shares how her christian apparel company became a nationally recognized brand in less than ten years. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/brenna-milleville

Ever wondered how to pivot your offers, diversify revenue streams, or be both a present mom AND a great CEO?! If so, today’s interview with Abby Grace is a must listen! Real talk Abby showed up and delivered an in depth look at how she pivoted her successful (but all encompassing) wedding photography business into a business model that better aligned with  a new season of life and motherhood.

If talking about money makes you want to bury your head in the sand (or cry into your pinot noir), don’t tune out today! Abby is right there with you, as a self-confessed “I hate money” person, she sweated it out and dropped some incredible gems on how she learned to divorce the finances from the feelings and gain financial literacy, in order to make more strategic moves in her business that allowed more time with her family without sacrificing the income her family relied upon.

“My business has to serve my clients, but it also has to serve my family.” 

How to step into abundance, sift the good from the great, and let go of fear … all in today’s interview! Press play to hear the incredible conversation with Abby.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/abby-springmann

How this self-proclaimed “accidental entrepreneur” built a multi-million dollar business in less than ten years and what she did after realizing the successful business she’d created no longer aligned with how she wanted to live her everyday life. 

“Don’t let anyone trick you into chasing a dream that isn’t yours. It’s important to constantly reevaluate what you need, what you want, and how you can show up in your business. The reality is, the business doesn’t decide what kind of life and work we want for ourselves; we decide. We get to determine the why, and there’s so much freedom in that.”

✓ A permission slip to design a business on your own terms, I’m here for it! 

✓ A reminder that if something feels off, we can stop and course correct at any time.

✓ A rallying cry to get back to the basics, put energy where it counts, and show up in a way that only you can! 

I laughed. I cried. I nodded in agreement.  This episode is pure gold!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/jen-olmstead/

Making money while you sleep, it’s everyone’s dream, right?! But for Chad & Becca Campbell, the passive income dream they were living soon led to a financial nightmare. Making the leap from sleep consulting to online education completely changed the trajectory of their home and business finances, but the tax bill that came next caught them off guard. Left with no other choice than to sell their home to pay off debts, Chad & Becca set out on a mission to figure out their money once and for all. 

“We were putting baby formula and a Little Z’s sale all in the same bank account. We had no idea we were doing it all wrong.” 

How to turn your passion into profit, Quit your day job, Work with your significant other….

Today’s episode with Becca & Chad Campbell founders of Little Z’s sleep -  is all that and more! 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/becca-campbell

I guess Kelly Clarkson got it right: What doesn’t kill you does in fact make you stronger. In today’s interview, you’ll learn why Emily credits the mountains she had to overcome in her personal and professional life with building the resiliency she needed to grow not just one, but two very successful brands. 

While you may not know her name, if you are in the wedding industry, it is nearly impossible to not know the iconic brands she has built: Once Wed for starters, and If I Made today. Meet Emily Newman.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/emily-newman

“The money… thats not my thing”. On the brink of broke and about to lose her business, how an unexpected bill from the IRS became the wake up call this Louis Vuitton loving entrepreneur needed to completely transform her mindset about money. If you’ve ever found yourself burying your head in the sand so to speak when it comes to money, today’s interview is a MUST LISTEN! 

Candice shares openly and honestly about almost losing her business, borrowing money from Grandma Vera to pay payroll, and avoiding the IRS, all due to her complete lack of understanding about her business finances. You’ll learn the cloud-parting moment when she finally  figured out that money didn’t have to be a source of shame or fear, and how this former “non-money” person became obsessed with knowing her numbers. 

The best part? Now she is empowered to make decisions based on facts and not fears. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/candice-coppola

From Tiny Tassels to the Today Show— Today’s guest found million-dollar success in the unlikeliest of places.

Driven by her passion for building businesses and a life centered around joy, Mimi Striplin empowers female entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams professionally and personally. Mimi founded The Tiny Tassel in 2015, and has now surpassed the 7-figure revenue mark all while finding joy in her work. The Tiny Tassel is a handmade jewelry, clothing, and accessories brand inspired by the vibrant colors of Charleston, SC. Featured in Southern Living, People, Business Insider, & on the Today Show— The Tiny Tassel is making big waves all across the country. 

In this conversation you’ll hear how digging into her business numbers led to strategic growth & the unexpected joy she’s found in entrepreneurship. Let’s dive in!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/mimi-striplin

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Tiny Tassel (use code WILDFLOWER for 20% off)

Parfaire Consulting

The Tiny Tassel on the Today Show

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From zero job prospects living in a country where she didn’t speak the same language to a multi-six figure business within just a few years, Paige Brunton’s story is fascinating! 

In today’s interview, Paige is sharing in nuts and bolts detail how she created her business from idea formation to scalable products, how she grew from her first $500 paid client project to getting an inquiry a day (read again: an INQUIRY A DAY!!) and charging nearly $10k per project less than two years later. But hands down my favorite part of our conversation is hearing her talk about how she intentionally builds FUN and JOY into her business.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/paige-brunton

For Ashlyn Carter, the sounds of stilettos echoing off the floors of an Atlanta high-rise were music to her ears. Life in the fast lane felt like the career she’d always dreamed of, until partial hospitalization for an eating disorder brought her face to face with some hard life and career decisions. Just months after saying “I do” she found herself turning in her 2-weeks notice and knocking on the door of entrepreneurship.

In today’s interview Ashlyn shares her story of building a 7-figure copywriting business and how she navigates working from a place of rest not hustle in a world that so often whispers that success is doing more, more, more.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/ashlyn-carter

While starry-eyed and hopeful may describe 21-year old Nancy Ray fresh off her photography degree, equipped to run a business, price her services, and navigate the “business side of running a business” … well, I guess even photography school doesn’t teach you how to do that!

In today’s interview Nancy shares her 12 year journey in the photography business, how she built a 5 person team, and brought in multiple-six figures of revenue per year; navigating massive growth all while becoming a mama of 4! Her story will inspire all of us to sit down and define what success looks like to us in this season and give us the courage to pivot as needed to make sure the business we are building aligns with the life we want to live.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/nancy-ray

What is Enough? It’s a question Shanna Skidmore has become known for, but to Shanna’s surprise knowing what you need to fund the life you want and keep the business lights on wasn’t a question many in the finance world felt was important to ask. In fact, she once had a mentor tell her “if you don’t want more money you’re just lying to yourself.” Redefining Success. Defining Enough. Building a business on your own terms. Sounds good in theory, but what does it look like to actually build a business that serves your life and your bank account?

Today I’m handing over the mic and scooting over to the hotseat! You’ll hear my own story of leaving the world of corporate finance to start my own consulting firm. Why I tend to walk in the opposite direction as most business “gurus” and financial guys. And how simply sharing my own money philosophy of “defining enough” revolutionized an entire industry.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/shanna-skidmore

Let’s be real, Black Friday is not what it used to be. Long gone are the days of getting up at 4 am to go to Kohls and stand in line for an hour in the freezing cold for a $10 fleece blanket… 

It’s just not the same. BUT, what if we could go into Thanksgiving with our holiday spending plan in place. Imagine opting-out of Black Friday and going to the Christmas tree farm instead. Can we just ask ourselves… What do we want our holiday season to look like, and how can we align our gift giving, and our spending to make our holiday vision come to life?

Whether you have a little or a lot to spend, I believe the key to joyful gift giving is going in with a plan and a budget for giving. Tune in for my 7-step process for a stress-free holiday season so sweet even your bank account will feel merry & bright. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/holiday-spending-plan

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Handprint Ornament Making Kit
CNBC Holiday Debt Statistic

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Reaching your income needs without working all the time— That’s every entrepreneur’s dream, right? Finding a way to comfortably meet your enough number so that you can be the spouse, mother, daughter, or friend you dream of being. Katie Lamb did just that.  

After launching a successful, and profitable, photography business straight out of college, Katie began to ask herself how she could achieve the same profit with less time investment? With a growing family and a desire to be fully present, Katie began brainstorming new revenue streams that would continue to provide for her family without requiring more time away.

Pricing for profitability, running a 6-figure photography business, launching a course, & hiring tips— all inside today’s episode.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katie-lamb

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
How to Calculate Your Enough Number
Torrance Hart, Founder of Teak & Twine
Katie's Session Video Course
Katie’s Instagram Efficiency Course

CONNECT WITH KATIE:
Website | Instagram

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From hustling on the playground selling plastic lanyard string to selling her own Shanna Banana Jewelry line while working her way through PT school, Shanna Massey, owner of Vintage Rugs by the Bay, always carried the heart & soul of an entrepreneur. Why buy one thing when you could buy a few extra & sell the rest? If you’re an entrepreneur, I’m sure you can relate. 

While building her family’s dream home, Shanna jumped on the wild idea to order a few extra vintage turkish rugs. Fast forward to today, and she’s surpassed 6 figures in sales with a business that shows no signs of slowing down. In this conversation they discuss investing in inventory, manufacturing, leaving a full-time position, maintaining boundaries, & the financial freedom found in entrepreneurship. Hello disney trips & taking the camp kids out for ice cream. 

Buckle up for this Shanna squared episode, it’s a fun one!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES: shannaskidmore.com/shanna-massey

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Stitchy Fish
Charles Philips Antiques
The 4 Money Personalities

CONNECT WITH SHANNA:
Website | Instagram

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Can you believe it? 100 EPISODES of Consider the Wildflowers 🎊

Recently we asked our email crew to send in questions you’d like for me to weigh in on and boy did you deliver! Our team pulled five audience submitted questions that I will be answering on the show today. From how to pay yourself to saving for retirement, just me, the mic, and your burning questions. 

There’s a first time for everything—today is the day— an “ask me anything” coaching show! Happy 100th episode, here we go! 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/100thepisode

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Subscribe to my Finance Friday newsletter so you don’t miss our next Q&A submission!

FREE Pricing Strategy Training!

Cash Flow Planning Spreadsheet

Tonic Site Shop (CODE: SHANNASENTME)

Have you ever had a moment in life or business when something just felt… off? It wasn’t too long into Rachael’s photography business that she realized the work she was doing wasn’t quite serving her or her clients in the way she imagined.  In the midst of a global pandemic is as good a time as any to start asking the hard (or should I say the right) questions… and today’s guest did just that.  

What began as a “becoming Rach” board on Pinterest turned into a business pivot, offer change, and new trajectory … 

Is a life and business you love possible? Here’s how this entrepreneur designed both and how she’s working to help others do the same. 

Today is a sweet treat as I have one of my past Blueprint Model students, Rachael Leigh, on the show! 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES :
https://shannaskidmore.com/rachael-leigh/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Rachael’s Storylines & Starters Mini Course
Rachael’s Brand Mining Pocket Guide

CONNECT WITH RACHAEL:
Website | Instagram

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In today’s episode Shanna chats with author Laura Wifler on seasons of business, stewarding your work well, and navigating burnout.

Laura is an author, poet, and co-founder of the nonprofit for moms, Risen Motherhood. She’s authored multiple bestselling, award-winning books for children and is the co-author of the bestselling Risen Motherhood book. Laura is also the founder of The KidLit Lab, where she guides writers in crafting captivating children’s books and navigating the publishing process. She lives in central Iowa with her husband and three children.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/laura-wifler/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Risen Motherhood Special Announcement Podcast Episode
Laura’s Favorite Children’s Books: Miss Rumphius + Tacky The Penguine
The Kidlit Lab by Laura Wifler
Petro’s Chili & Chips (yep, it’s real)
Risen Motherhood (Book)

*NEW* Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be (Book) + The Workbook

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Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. Their goal is to help business owners leverage Pinterest marketing to help them make sales, grow their email list, and expand their community. 

Founded almost ten years ago, Kate Ahl took the lessons she learned in assisting an extreme couponing blogger grow her reach by launching her very own Pinterest marketing agency. 

In this conversation, Kate opens up about the early days of Pinterest & SEO strategy, building a 7-figure pinterest marketing agency, and how the best business lesson wasn’t learned in making a million, but rather watching it slip away.

Marketing in today’s world, developing a team, & wondering if the IRS might come knocking, all in today’s episode.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/kate-ahl/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

EOS (The Book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business)

Entrepreneurs Organization 

Join the Simple Pin Media Newsletter!

The Simple Pin Podcast

What’s your why? You know… The thing that gets you up and out of the bed in the morning. The thing that pushes you to keep pressing on through early morning inbox sessions and late night working hours. The thing that inspired you to leave your 9-5 for the wild and beautiful world of entrepreneurship. 

Today’s guest discovered her why through the story of tragic personal losses. Kelly Kussman is the Founder & CEO of Cayla Gray Fine Fragrance. With over 25 years in corporate retail under her belt, Kelly launched Cayla Gray in 2020 on a mission to bring luxurious non-toxic fragrance collections to those looking to enrich their self care and beauty routines. 

In this interview Kelly opens up about the heart and mission behind Cayla Gray, bootstrapping her luxury brand on corporate bonuses, and navigating the money mindset shifts in transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.

I hope our honest, raw conversation inspires you to remember why you started your journey in entrepreneurship. Press play for the full interview

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/kelly-kussman

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Cayla Gray Fine Fragrances

A 3-Step Plan to Replace Your Corporate Salary with Your Business Income

Most small business owners I work with would say they started a business for freedom : freedom of time, creative freedom, financial freedom… yet somewhere along the journey we build business that have us chained to our desk instead of out in the sunshine, stressing over unanswered emails instead of playing with our kiddos, and pinching pennies instead of paying ourselves on autopilot. 

Not to mention, 81% of us are doing it all ourselves. We are the marketing department, the accounting department, the visionary and the workerbee. 

Why does this happen? How did we get here? Why do so many influencers, youtube stars and 8 figure earners burn out despite the “success”. 

Today, I’m unpacking those very questions and sharing my 6-part plan to building a business that’s not only life-giving, but also boosts your bottom line.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Blueprint Model 

Free Resources from Shanna 

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In this episode Shanna chats with author Hannah Brencher on the upcoming release of her book The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World.

In this conversation they discuss the heart behind Hannah's 1000 Unplugged Hours Challenge, the impact of powering down on Hannah’s life and business plus the ins & outs of her entrepreneurial journey.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/hannah-brencher/ 

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Pre-Order Hannah’s New Book “The Unplugged Hours” Today!

Take the 1000 Unplugged Hours Challenge

Akua Konadu is a storytelling strategist, educator, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. As the host of the Independent Business podcast by HoneyBook, Akua is on a mission to inspire and educate business owners to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles, and build successful independent businesses.

In this episode, Akua opens up about her winding journey from pageants to entrepreneurship, the power of community in launching her business, and how money mindset has shaped her offers.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/akua-konadu/ 

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

No More Campaign - Join the movement to end domestic violence 

Rising Tide 

Bumble BFF

Independent Business Podcast by HoneyBook

Storytelling Intensive 

What’s Your Storytelling Style? Take the quiz!

Shay Cochrane: The 16 Hour CEO

Jenn Jett Barrett is a speaker, event host, and the founder of the Well Summit, a unique experience that creates space to unpack the things holding people back from peace, flourishing, and union with Jesus. 

In this episode, Jenn shares how she went from designing textiles in corporate America to being a full-time entrepreneur and how taking a month-long break from the internet changed the course of her business…


WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/jenn-jett-barrett/ 

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Well Summit

31 Days of Prayer for the Dreamers and Doers 

Fall 2024 Camp Well Retreat - use code WILDFLOWERS for $150 off registration

Amber Housley Conference 

Strengths Finder test

Upwork 

Zapier 

Thrivecart

Lindsey Bomgren started Nourish Move Love with a mission: to make quality workouts free and accessible to women around the world. Almost a decade later, not only has she succeeded, but she’s built a 7-figure business too!

Lindsey is a mom of three littles, fitness trainer, and founder of Nourish Move Love, where she shares free at-home workout videos.

In this interview, you’ll hear how she built a business that doesn’t rely on constant content creation, the key turning point in her journey, and how becoming a mom changed her business for the better.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/lindsey-bomgren/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Sign-Up for Lindsey’s Newsletter (Free Weekly Workout Plans)

Nourish Move Love Youtube Channel

Blue Ocean Strategy

Goal Digger Podcast

Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast

How did Christy Wright go from a 25-year-old with no experience to sharing the stage with A-List speakers around the country? It all started by saying yes to an opportunity she didn’t feel ready for…

In this episode, you’ll hear Christy’s story of working for Dave Ramsey, why she left to start her own business, and the surprising lessons she’s learned along the way.

Christy is the #1 bestselling author of Business Boutique, Take Back Your Time, and Living True. She’s a certified business coach, speaker, and personal development expert, as well as the host of two top-rated podcasts where she helps entrepreneurs grow in their faith and their business.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/christy-wright/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Free Resources by Christy

Goal Getters Club Coaching Group

Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance

Christy’s Goal Setting Guide

Consider the Wildflowers the podcast is officially back for season three! Keeping tradition with our season kickoff episodes, we’re turning the tables a bit—Rhiannon Bosse is here to interview me about something that has profoundly shaped my personal and professional life: running a business without social media.

If you haven't listened to part one of this conversation (episode #88) make sure to catch up before pressing play on this one!

If you've ever dreamed of escaping the endless scroll and reclaiming your time, this conversation is for you.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/season-three-kickoff-part-two/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

My 2017 Instagram Departure Video

Blog Posts About My Social Media Free Experiment

Toggl Time Tracking Tool

Heath Wilson: Create Healthy Habits with Technology 

Erin Loechner: From HGTV to Living Tech Free

Consider the Wildflowers the podcast is officially back for season three! Keeping tradition with our season kickoff episodes, we’re turning the tables a bit—Rhiannon Bosse is here to interview me about something that has profoundly shaped my personal and professional life: running a business without social media.

If you've ever dreamed of escaping the endless scroll and reclaiming your time, this episode is for you.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : https://shannaskidmore.com/season-three-kickoff/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

My 2017 Instagram Departure Video

Blog Posts About My Social Media Free Experiment

Toggl Time Tracking Tool

Heath Wilson: Create Healthy Habits with Technology 

Erin Loechner: From HGTV to Living Tech Free

Today’s guest is the wonderful Erin Loechner, author of one of my all-time favorite books, Chasing Slow. From blogging to creating content for HGTV, hear why Erin walked away from her TV career, and how she’s built a successful business without social media (or even a smartphone).

Erin is an author, NYT-bestselling editor, and founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show.

Her new book “The Opt-Out Family” will have you rethinking your relationship with technology and how to build a life off-line that is more engaging than the algorithm.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/erin-loechner

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Order Erin’s New Book!
Chasing Slow (On Shanna’s must Read book list!) by Erin Loechner
The Renaissance Soul
Other Goose
Free workshop for anyone considering homeschooling their kids ages 2-7!
Join the Global Movement for Parents Doing Tech Differently

Almost every artist I’ve interviewed on this show has had some variation of the same story: I didn’t think it was possible to make a living doing what I love. Although today’s guest grew up in a creative home, she always viewed art as a hobby – partly because of an offhand comment from a teacher who told her that being an artist wasn’t a career.

Today, Jena Holliday is a full-time illustrator, author, and entrepreneur. She’s the visionary behind Spoonful of Faith, a creative haven specializing in illustration, hand-lettering, mural art, innovative marketing, and joyful design. Jena’s work has been featured in Good Morning America, Huffington Post, People, and the isles of Target.

Her success is helping rewrite the old “starving artist” narrative and proof that following your passion and building a profitable business is possible.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/jena-holliday

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Happy Planner X Jena Holliday
Jena on the Jamie Ivey Podcast
Jena on Good Morning America!
Spoonful of Faith Book
Sacred Creativity: Inspiration to Reclaim the Joy of Your God-Given Gifts
Wildly Loved - Coloring Book

Despite the online noise telling her that 7-figures is the goal to aim for, Rhiannon is taking things at her own pace. “Once I understood taxes, net profit, pricing…it was easy to decide that the operations it would require to make a 7-figure salary didn’t align with the kind of life I wanted to live.”

Rhiannon Bosse is a wedding florist and designer with nearly 15 years of experience in the luxury and destination event industry. Her work has been recognized by BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Vogue Magazine.

In this episode, we talked about everything from niching down to financial goal setting, including why Rhiannon has chosen not to pursue a 7-figure business (chup, you heard that right!) and how she’s allowed herself to pursue what brings her joy in business—even if that means less revenue.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/rhiannon-bosse

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Floret Flower
Martha Stewart Feature
RB Soap Co
Be Sage Consulting
Amber Housley
Stoffer Homes Custom Soap

Today, we’re doing something totally new: a roundtable discussion with three small business owners, just like you, who are navigating the rollercoaster of growing a business while balancing the rest of life’s demands.

These three women come from different industries, different seasons of life, and different business models. But they all have one thing in common: they are on a mission to build businesses that not only support their dreams but also align with their life values. 

In today’s conversation, we’re diving deep into their journeys—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how they’ve transformed financial fears into financial freedom.

Whether you're deep in the hustle or just starting to dream, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways that will help you build a business that works for you—without losing sight of the things that matter most.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/student-rountable-2025/

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Blueprint Model

Nicole Watford

Shelby Thayne

Tania P. Brown

Nancy Ray

Ashlyn Writes

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This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

The story of Ramble and Co began in 2009, in Kathryn’s last semester of college, when her great-uncle offered her the chance to buy his screen printing business.

After working two jobs throughout college, Kathryn had maxed out her income and jumped at the opportunity to work for herself. From side-hustle to 7 figure business printing tshirts, a powerful reminder that saying yes to opportunities can lead to unexpected and beautiful outcomes.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/kathryn-hager

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kathryn’s Podcast: The Ramble On Show
Silobration
Lindsay Letters
Storybrand by Donald Miller
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Making financial decisions in your business doesn’t need to be stressful. I know that’s easy for me to say with my background in finance…but today’s guest has a fresh perspective on money that I think you’re going to really resonate with!

Courtney Wolf is the Principal Planner at Invision Events and co-founder of Educate.Empower.Encourage a membership for creative entrepreneurs. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart and People, and named one of BRIDES Best Planners in America.

In this interview, Courtney shares her unusual path to entrepreneurship, how she was able to double her take-home pay (after becoming a mother and taking maternity leave!), and how your self-worth affects your finances.

If you feel like you’re making financial decisions from a place of fear, or you’re afraid to raise your prices, hit play on this episode!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/courtney-wolf

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Educate. Empower. Encourage Membership for Creative Entrepreneurs
Featured in People
Martha Stewart Magazine Feature

Heirloomed began as a way for Ashley to spend time with her grandmother back in 2006. Whenever Ashley visited home, the pair sewed aprons together at her kitchen table.

Ashley hosted brunch parties with other women where she would sell the aprons they made. Her day job working for a branding agency meant she knew how to market the events, and it wasn’t long before a young editor asked to pitch her story to Oprah magazine.

To Ashley’s surprise, Oprah not only picked up the story but ran a six-page spread. Unsurprisingly, they sold out of aprons within an hour!

Fast forward eighteen years, Ashley Schoenith is no stranger to change. Her company has gone through multiple iterations and even a name change, but one thing remains the same: her mission to keep family heirlooms around for the next generation.

Her goods have been featured in major media outlets such as Oprah, Martha Stewart, The Food Network and Southern Living Magazine.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/ashley-schoenith

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grab a copy of Ashley’s Cookbook

Ashley’s feature on Oprah

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about surviving hardship and coming out the other side. Today’s guest opened up about her journey founding multiple successful companies while navigating neurosurgery, infertility, and seasons of burnout – and how she maintained a perspective of gratitude through it all.

Natalie Franke is an author, community builder, neuroscience nerd and mama bear for small business.

As Head of Community at Flodesk, Co-Founder of the Rising Tide Society, former head of community for Honeybook, and USA Today bestselling author of Gutsy, she leads tens of thousands of small business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition around the world.

If you’re going through a hard season and need some words of encouragement, press play on today’s episode.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/natalie-franke

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Natalie’s book, Gutsy

Flodesk

Rising Tide Society

Honeybook

Marketing Trends 2024 Edition

Melissa Oholendt found her passion for interior design in her youth; buying shelter magazines with her allowance from picking strawberries in the backyard and painting her bedroom that perfect shade of navy blue. However, after beginning her interior design college education in 2001, that passion came to a standstill after a conversation with her college professor about the realities of the interior design industry. For the first time, Melissa started to doubt her purpose.

It took more than 15 years, a fast paced career in finance and a decade-long entrepreneurial career in photography, for Melissa to circle back to her true passion in 2019, when Oho Interiors began.

Hear Melissa’s story of rediscovering her passion, trusting the path, and how she’s built a sustainable business doing what she loves.

Katie Williams, owner of Mississippi Stitches, took up sewing while she was in nursing school. She started a small side business, but quickly realized it wasn’t sustainable on top of her studies believing she couldn’t charge enough for each pillow to make a sustainable income.

So Katie set sewing aside and worked as a pediatric nurse for 10 years. When she bought her first house, it inspired her to start sewing again. She re-opened her shop, this time as a ready-to-ship business instead of taking custom orders.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business selling handcrafted products, this episode is for you! You’ll learn how Katie finds customers for her high-end luxury products, the one shift she made that had the biggest impact on sales, and the key to making $100,000 her first year in business.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katie-williams

Natalie’s story began when she dropped out of college. Feeling lost and searching for a purpose, she ordered a jewelry-making kit on Amazon and stamped words of encouragement on each piece as a reminder to herself to keep going.

Never believing she could pursue a creative career full time, Natalie eventually went back to college while also running an Etsy shop on the side. Although she loved her side hustle, leaving her day job as a school counselor to pursue jewelry-making felt like a major risk. Until the pandemic hit – and she realized her stable career wasn’t so stable after all.

When is the right time to take your side hustle full time?! Natalie’s story will give you the extra courage you may be needing!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/natalie-browning

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Permanent Jewelry Collection

Teak & Twine Gift Boxes Podcast Episode

New Approach School for Jewelers

Jim Carrey Commencement Speech - Highlights only (a must watch!)

Brittany’s original plan after college was to climb the corporate ladder. When she bought her first candle-making kit online, she never planned to turn it into a business. But when her corporate job led to burnout, she started looking at alternative careers. Brittany decided to make a bold move – she quit her job and went all in on candle-making.

In her first year, Brittany made $16,000 in revenue. By year four, Antique Candle Co brought in over $300,000. Almost a decade later, Antique Candle Co has grown to over 50 employees and $8 million in annual revenue.

From craft fairs to millions in revenue, how Brittany Whitenack turned her love of candle-making into a multi-million dollar business in less than 10 years.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/brittany-whitenack

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Join Brittany’s newsletter for business tips + tricks

Brittany + Hobnob Market: A course for product-based businesses

Katie Gatti Tassin, better known as Money with Katie, is the face and voice behind one of the top personal finance media brands for women. Her mission is to close the gender wealth gap by creating content about money that women actually want to consume.

In this conversation, Katie shares how she took her blog from a side hustle to a million-dollar business in just a few short years, the hidden stress behind that astronomical growth, and what she learned from being acquired by Morning Brew.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/katie-gatti

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Katie’s Wealth Planner
Morning Brew
Personal Finance 101 Free Email Series
Bossy Podcast

Running a product shop comes with its own learning curves from purchasing inventory to managing cash flow. In this episode Rachel Heckmann owner of the Rachel Allene Shop joins us to discuss her own ups and downs in learning to navigate online shop ownership.

It was such a joy to hear Rachel’s story and we covered a lot of ground in this conversation: from quitting her day job without a plan to staying profitable in an economic downturn to navigating different seasons of business and motherhood.

For all of you who want to do work you love while also showing up as the wife and mom you want to be, Rachel’s story is a must-listen!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/rachel-heckmann

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Text RACHELALLENE to 844-551-8745 for 12% off your first purchase!
Be the first to know when new products launch— Join Rachel’s Email List!

Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests (and a dear friend of mine) Ashlyn Carter, founder of Ashlyn Writes, for the first of our Encore episodes! Last time, we talked about building a business—this time, we’re getting real about how to build a life alongside that business. No fluff, just the good, the bad, and the messy middle of juggling entrepreneurship and family.

If you’re answering emails in the school pick-up line, squeezing in a grocery order while fielding client calls, and trying to figure out what’s for dinner—all without losing your mind—this episode is for you. Ashlyn shares the practical strategies she uses to protect her time, her peace, and how to make it work when it all just isn’t working. (Spoiler: it’s not always going to work.) Tune in for some real talk on balancing it all without turning into the next viral meltdown meme

WILDFLOWER SHOW NOTES

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Ashlyn's 1st Episode on CTW

Strengths Finder

Fiverr

The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast

Huberman Lab Podcast

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark Podcast

Oura Ring

The Bible Recap

Val Marie Paper

Moon Juice Magnesi-Om

The Blueprint Model

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This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

Bonnie Christine always knew she would own a business one day – she just wasn’t sure what kind of business she wanted to run. Not until she started working in her mom’s quilt shop.

Bonnie is an internationally renowned Surface Pattern Designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning online educator. She’s been creating delicate and ethereal artwork for brands around the world since 2009.

In this interview, she shares the behind-the-scenes of her business journey: from $12,000 in revenue and working multiple jobs to making $350,000 on her first course launch. There are so many great takeaways from this episode on money mindset, hiring, and so much more!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/bonnie-christine

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Bonnie’s Podcast “The Professional Creative”
Bonnie's Free Resource "Sustainable Success to Sale" (including the Freedom Figure Formula)
Learn the Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design | Bonnie’s 8-Week Course “Immersion” is open for enrollment! *Affiliate Link