Consider the Wildflowers

From living on food stamps to building a multi-six figure photography business all in just sixteen hours a week, Shay has perfected the art of working smarter not harder. She has spent the past sixteen years modeling what it truly means to build a business that supports the life you want instead of the all too common bending all of life to build the business you want. From designing your offer ladder to pricing to money management, Shay’s has so much wisdom to share for anyone looking to build a sustainable and profitable business aka all of us!  

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From being denied a job at Big Lots to having her work featured in Magnolia Journal, Kaitie Bryant embodies what it means to be a serial entrepreneur. Fueled by gumption and the belief that she could do anything, she unapologetically took the ideas in her head and went for them! While Fickle flops didn’t make it big on her watch, Kaitie’s unapologetic pursuit of joy, excitement, and curiosity has brought many of her ideas to life. Something she hopes to inspire in others, especially her own children, to use your gifts, interests, and curiosity to be a maker not just a consumer. 

If you’ve ever pursued an idea that didn’t pan out, unsure of your path, or found yourself easily bored looking for new ways to find excitement, today’s episode with Kaitie Bryant is a must listen!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/kaitie-bryant

After 10 years of owning her own branding agency, designing products and packaging for others— she took an old concept (magnetic alphabet letters), repackaged it and improved the design. Now this self-proclaimed “word nerd” is shifting an industry with an old idea turned new! 

I’m beyond excited to chat with Ashley Jankowski, founder of The Type Set Co, about the world of R&D, product development, manufacturing and all the good things that come with taking an idea from concept to store shelves. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/ashley-jankowski

In a world that seems to scream, faster is better, bigger is better, more is better. It is so refreshing to hear a master craftsman talk about being motivated by getting better at his craft. Today we have the honor of hearing from one the world’s most celebrated photographers, Erich McVey. But you may be surprised that this master of his craft, started his photography career having never picked up a camera and at a job interview his mom signed him up for! 

Erich is a business owner I have looked up to for years and I am beyond thrilled he is sharing his business journey with us today! 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/erich-mcvey

Flexibility and Freedom.
Success without Sacrificing what matters most.
A business aligned with our life values.
Hustle without Burnout. 

While “Business on your own terms” may be thrown around a little too often these days, it’s why I’m so passionate about what I do every day. 

And today’s guest. Well, she’s modeled it for the past 18 years.

I was first introduced to Fiona Humberstone back in 2016 when I was approached about being featured in her book Brand Brilliance, a true honor. But it wasn’t until this conversation, that I got to see how incredibly wise, intentional, and brilliant she really is.

If you long to build a business on your own terms, truly, like not just on paper. This episode is a must listen!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/fiona-humberstone

Today is our final episode of 2022 and I wanted to end the year with something special. A little best of the best 2022 Podcast Recap. 

Twenty-five episodes! Yall! I am truly floored that we have been at this for five straight months. Almost half a year of weekly episodes. I’ve had the honor to interview 24 incredible entrepreneurs and friends, we are just getting started!

But before we count this thing down Ryan Seacrest style. I can not end the year without saying “thank you”. Whether this is the first episode you’ve tuned into, or you haven’t missed an episode yet… Thank you for pressing play each week.

To send off 2022 and celebrate the year we launched the podcast, I am passing out Consider the Wildflowers superlatives to five of my favorite episodes thus far.

And while picking a favorite episode was what I would imagine picking a favorite child to be like, impossible! These are five episodes that have been so impactful to me (in no particular order) and I want to make sure you didn’t miss them!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/top-five-podcasts-2022

So often we start a business out of passion or a desire to have more flexibility with our time—and money is a good and often necessary by-product of our hard and fun work. But seeing ourselves as a CEO, for many (myself included), wasn't a role I fully understood I was signing up for when I first registered for that LLC and launched my website. 

This year, after nearly a decade in business, I’m  recognizing my own limiting beliefs and working hard to step up to the plate as CEO. That’s why I was beyond thrilled to meet today's guest!

After building a successful business in the health and wellness industry, surpassing 7-figures of annual revenue and leading more than 10k people, Liz launched the Luminary leadership Company to help other entrepreneurs feel equipped to step into their roles as leaders.

Today we are talking all about why becoming a great leader is so important to a company's growth, how to integrate life and business well, and the positive impact involving your kids in business can have on their lives.

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/elizabeth-hartke

“It’s going to take time” ... something Hillary Butler wishes she could go back and tell herself on day one of her business. Now eleven years into being a professional artist, Hillary has a thing or two to say about staying in the game, pivoting with the times, and being innovative while keeping true to yourself. She can remember the days of making connections over handshakes and selling art to friends, the rise and fall and rise again of social platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and the not so glamorous reality of putting your head down and doing the work. 

If you want to stay in business for the long haul, take note from those who have done it! Over a decade of painting and selling things, Hillary Butler shares insights on sticking it out through the ebbs and flows of recessions, marketing strategies, slow seasons and pinch me moments. Today's guest is a client turned lifelong friend, the incredible artist Hillary Butler!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/hillary-butler

Newlyweds, $100k in student loan debt, and entry-level jobs, how this couple used their side hustle to get debt free and gave themselves the gift of time freedom. Now, more than ten years later they share all the ups and downs of working together, and how two people with very different money mindsets learned to find common ground in their finances. Meet Davey & Krista. 

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/davey-and-krista

While Brynn Casey didn’t author the Blue Ocean Strategy she sure does embody it. A coastal artist known for painting oceans. Oceans yall. For years. 

Don’t you ever get bored?

Don’t you ever want to branch out? 

These are questions Brynn is more than accustomed to hearing. Her answer floored me, “I’m a big believer in not going super wide, I want to go deep”. Alright Georgia O’Keefe. I hear ya. 

“Stay in your lane” may be a phrase we hear often but it’s not something I see often. 

Permission to go deep, to get really good at what you are already doing, stay true to yourself and keep the main thing the main thing. Today’s interview with coastal artist Brynn Casey is unique and special and I cannot wait for you to hear it!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/brynn-casey