Consider the Wildflowers

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

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

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

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

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