Ideas With Intention

By Shannan Scott

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What's Ideas With Intention about?

Hosted by small business strategist & creative consultant, Shannan Scott, "Ideas With Intention" is a podcast about painting the big picture & prioritizing what matters most in life AND in business. Each episode aims to help the multi-faceted modern day woman become #wildlyintentional as she pursues new identities, initiatives & ideas.

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Ideas With Intention episodes:

04.04.2019
Ep. 82: Intuition as Inspiration & Wearing What Feels Good with Autumn K. Tyler of Kepola Design House
Big Island Business Series Part III: In this episode, Autumn K. Tyler, the designer and owner of Kepola Design House shares the inspiration behind her slow fashion label. We discuss how her designs have been heavily influenced by her thirties, her...
04.03.2019
Ep. 81: Doing More With Less: Slow & Sustainable Design with Ana Castillo of The Castillo Collective
Big Island Business Series Part II: In this episode, Ana Castillo of The Castillo Collective, shares the story and design philosophy behind her Hawaiian home, built almost entirely out of recycled and salvaged materials. Together we explore the idea of doing...
04.02.2019
Ep. 80: Moringa as a Multi-Vitamin with Misa & Geoff of Maruyama Jones Farm
Big Island Business Series Part I: In this episode, I sit down with Misa & Geoff of Maruyama Jones Farm to explore the powerful benefits of their “backyard multi-vitamin”, the moringa plant. We discuss their journey into farming as well as...
03.19.2019
Ep. 79: Exploring Slow Entrepreneurship & Redefining What It Means to Hustle with Sarah Magidoff
Just as our bodies are designed to go through cycles of activity, play and rest, our businesses should be, too. In this episode, Sarah Magidoff helps us adopt the #SlowEntrepreneur mindset; a movement she started to help other business owners...
03.05.2019
Ep. 77: A More Mindful Way of Traveling with Conscious City Guides Founder, Nichole Dunst
In this episode, I chat with Conscious City Guides founder, Nichole Dunst about a more mindful way of traveling. Together we explore what it means to "travel slow”, how to leave a destination better than we found it, and why...
02.19.2019
Ep. 76: Making Your Business More Experiential
Today’s episode explores experiential marketing, a strategy you can activate within your business to cultivate connections with your consumers in fresh and inspiring ways. Tune in for 5 best practices on crafting a thoughtful and intentional branded experience that is...
02.12.2019
Ep. 75: Protecting Panties, the Planet & the Future of Women with Betsy Drach
Boycotting tampons and bettering the lives of women around the world, one period at a time… that is the topic of this episode. Listen in for an in-depth interview with Betsy Drach, the founder of Dot International, a leading menstrual...
02.05.2019
Ep. 74: The ABC's of CBD: Conscious Cannabis Consumption with Mel Glaze
In this episode, I chat with Student of Botanical Medicine and Holistic Wellness Advocate, Mel Glaze about the intricacies of the cannabis plant. We discuss the recent CBD craze and why we should be cautionary and conscious of our consumption....
01.22.2019
Ep. 73: Bringing the Sustainability Conversation to the Wellness Industry with Kaméa Chayne
In this episode, eco creative, author, and health coach, Kaméa Chayne, helps us widen our perspective of wellness and to begin looking at it from a global point of view, bringing sustainability and environmental health to the forefront. We discuss...
01.15.2019
Ep. 72: Ending Financial Drama & Surviving Modern Life with Shannon Lee Simmons
In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Lee Simmons, founder of The New School of Finance to discuss how we can be more intentional with the dollars that enter and exit our bank accounts. We explore key concepts from...
01.08.2019
Ep. 71: Intentional Friendships: Finding Mutual & Meaningful Ones
Navigating friendship as an adult can be tough. In this episode, I'm sharing a few tips on how to find mutual and meaningful ones. Good friends don’t just land in your lap, you have to intentionally seek them out and make...
09.11.2018
Ep. 70: Secrets of Self-Discipline
We are rarely rewarded for our intentions. We are rewarded for our actions; our self-discipline in seeing something through. In this episode, I'm sharing my secrets of self-discipline, however, not for the purpose of achievement, but rather for the pursuit...
09.04.2018
Ep. 69: Learning to Be Here in a 'Getting There' World with Hannah Brencher
In this episode, writer and TED Speaker, Hannah Brencher joins me for a conversation on the biggest lessons from her second book, Come Matter Here: Your Invitation to be here in a getting there world. We discuss how to shift...
08.28.2018
Ep. 68: A Minimalistic, Yet Meaningful Approach to Home Organization with Jen Robin
In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Robin, the founder of Life in Jeneral to discuss the life-changing art of home organization. We chat about how our physical environment is everything. Whether it’s clutter in the room or the colour...
08.21.2018
Ep. 67: Lessons in Self-Expression + Embodying Your Brand with Lauren McPhillips
In this episode, Lauren and I dig into what it takes to establish a personal brand, but more importantly, how toembody it. Community is at the core of our conversation with Lauren sharing her guiding principles for maintaining (and growing) an...
08.14.2018
Ep. 66: When Your Best Intentions Fall Short
In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing some advice on what to do when your best intentions fall short. Rather than engaging in avoidance, which we tend to do when things don’t go as planned, I’m encouraging you to get curious,...
08.07.2018
Ep. 65: Curating a Wardrobe that Changes the World with Kelly Laferriere
This episode explores a slow & sustainable approach to fashion. The Good Wear's Kelly LaFerriere and I chat about the fast fashion industry and the responsibility of both brands and consumers to change their habits and behaviours when it comes to...
07.31.2018
Ep. 64: Millennial Muse: Exploring the For-Purpose Generation with Alexandra Douwes
Today’s podcast muse is the millennial generation. In this episode, Purpose Generation co-founder, Alexandra Douwes shares how brands and businesses can better connect with, co-create, and sell to this diverse + purpose-driven generation. We also discuss what it means to...
07.24.2018
Ep. 63: Learning to Love Intently with Sophie Kwok
An interview with Sophie Kwok, the founder of Love Intently, a service that empowers couples to build stronger and deeper relationships by taking the guesswork out of showing you care. Hear Sophie’s perspective in this episode along with a slew of...
07.17.2018
Ep. 62: Living a Conscious Life in Connection with Nature with Dr. Marlene Ehrler
Dr. Marlene Ehrler is on the show today to share all about natural healing, conscious living + land stewardship. We dig into a conversation about why caring for ourselves is also caring for the planet and the generations that follow...
07.10.2018
Ep. 61: What It Means to be Wildly Intentional
After a little spring break, we’re back with a brand new season of the show! Today’s episode explores what it means to be wildly intentional in different facets of our lives — from the experiences we curate, to the items...
04.24.2018
Ep. 60: Facing Your Finances with Creativity with Natali Morris
In this episode, Natali Morris teaches us how to manage our small business income for more wealth. She challenges the traditional and some would say archaic way of thinking when it comes to personal finance and shares a few creative...
04.17.2018
Ep. 59: Permission to Pivot
In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when you feel like you’re having a little bit of an identity crisis and thinking about pivoting in a new direction. As multi-faceted modern day women, we desire to wear a...
04.10.2018
Ep. 58: Getting to the Root of Things with Heather Woodruff
In this episode, I’m speaking with Certified Nutritional Practitioner & Digestion Guru, Heather Woodruff. Today we’re talking about the importance of getting to the root of things. And while we tackle this topic from a health and wellness perspective, the...
04.03.2018
Ep. 57: Embracing Slow Growth
Today’s mini-episode provides a little pep talk. A pep talk to keep pressing on and showing up even when it feels like your efforts are going unnoticed. I’m declaring that Slow Growth can be Good Growth — in so many ways, of...
03.27.2018
Ep. 56: Upping Your Content Planning Game with Kat Gaskin
In this episode, I’m joined by Kat Gaskin. Together we discuss how to up your content planning game. We talk about how the content you share, whether through a blog, a video, podcast or social media can support your bigger picture...
03.20.2018
Ep. 55: How to Live Your Life While Building a Business
Today’s episode is about intentional living. It’s about building a life + a business without having to sacrifice one for the other. It’s about achieving a work-life blend as opposed to a work-life balance. Because the reality for us as...
03.13.2018
Ep. 54: When You Lead With Your Passion, Opportunity Follows with Arielle Vey
In this episode, I interview Arielle Vey, a talented photographer who has established a pretty recognizable aesthetic. Together we dive into a candid conversation about pursuing a career path for the right reason, her experience in collaborating with brands, and her...
03.06.2018
Ep. 53: Productivity Under Pressure: Working in Sprints
If you find yourself jumping between too many different projects at once, and never checking anything off your to-do list, you’re going to find some relief in this episode. I’m sharing the concept of working in sprints, or what I like to...
02.27.2018
Ep. 52: Nurturing Your Creative Process Through Food & Good Company with Sonja Seiler
In this episode, I’m interviewing Sonja Seiler, the founder of Nurture retreats. We dive into a great conversation about nurturing your creative process through food and good company, but we also chat about self-care as an entrepreneur, how to deal...
02.20.2018
Ep. 51: How Playing to My Strengths Saved My Sanity
In this episode I’m sharing how learning to play to my strengths has seriously saved my sanity on more than one occasion in the past year, especially during times where I found myself being triggered by comparison or doubting my...
02.13.2018
Ep. 50: Taking Ownership + Using Our Gifts for Good with Joanna Waterfall
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend Joanna Waterfall, the founder of Yellow Co. This conversation is so inspiring, I cannot wait for you to listen. Together we chat about the evolution of the Yellow...
02.06.2018
Ep. 49: Differentiate Yourself Using Design Thinking
In this episode, I’m sharing the power of using your process rather than just your products or services as a way to differentiate yourself or your business in your industry and how you can use the design thinking model as...
01.30.2018
Ep. 48: A Personalized Approach to PR with Angela Mastrogiacomo
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Angela Mastrogiacomo to lift the veil on the mysterious world of public relations. We talk about removing the barrier to entry for entrepreneurs (that’s you!) who want to gain exposure for their brands...
01.23.2018
Ep. 47: Navigating Entrepreneurial Waters that Demand Stamina Alongside Constant Surrender
In today’s episode, Shannan dives into a commonality that business owners experience — feeling right smack dab in the middle of those turbulent waters that demand stamina alongside constant surrender — if you’ve ever felt conflicted as to where to...
01.16.2018
Ep. 46: The Rebellious Act of Being Who You Really Are
Today on the show, Katie Buemann, the host of the Real Rebel Podcast drops some major truth bombs about living in alignment + doing the hard work that’s required to be the person you truly were created to be, unapologetically....
01.09.2018
Ep. 45: What's On Tap for 2018: New Additions to the Podcast!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what’s on tap for 2018! We’re diving into the new + fresh elements that I’m bringing to the podcast this year. Listen in to learn what you can expect and what you are going to experience...
12.19.2017
Ep. 44: Building Power in Your Presence Through Personal Styling with Rebecca Jacobs
In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Rebecca Jacobs, a personal style coach,, to talk all about how to be more intentional with your style, plus why you would even want to as a business owner...
12.12.2017
Ep. 43: 2018 Talk: Setting Intentions, Revenue Mapping + Planning for a Kickass Year
In this episode, being that it is the last solo one of 2017, I couldn’t resist a little New Year talk! Today’s episode dives deep into some dreaming + scheming for 2018. We’re going to get wildly intentional, with the...
12.05.2017
Ep. 42: When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Lemonade — with Rachel Kelly
Have you ever been handed a lemon in life? Or in business? A certain circumstance that leaves you at cross roads, wondering which direction to head in next? Today’s guest experienced this not too long ago but made the wise...
11.28.2017
Ep. 41: The Art of Starting Over: How to Bloom Where You're Planted
Today’s episode topic was inspired by a question I was recently asked while being a guest on someone else's podcast. I’m sharing how I’ve had the courage to start over having moved twice in under two years and just some...
11.21.2017
Ep. 40: How to Mobilize Your Community into Becoming Clients with Kate Boyd
In this episode, I’m chatting with Kate Boyd about how to mobilize your community into becoming clients. We talk about what a successful launch of a program, product or service looks like, how you should plan and prepare for one,...
11.14.2017
Ep. 39: Redefining Self-Care: A Radical, Yet Simplified Approach to Recharging
Today’s episode is about re-defining self-care and what it means to YOU. There’s this misconception about what self-care really is. What usually comes up is the idea of indulging in luxurious baths, doing a peaceful meditation or getting your nails...
11.07.2017
Ep. 38: Implementing Influencer Marketing with Katie Proctor
In this episode, I’m interviewing Katie Proctor all about influencer marketing, what it is, and how you can implement it, whether you identify as an influencer or a brand, we look at both sides and how you can use this...
10.31.2017
Ep. 37: Facing My Fear of Rejection
In this episode I’m getting real and raw with a fear of mine that I’ve been battling since childhood. I’m sharing the dark details around how it’s affected my business, but more importantly what I’m doing today to face this...
10.24.2017
Ep. 36: Simplifying the Self-Publishing Process with Beth Brombosz
In this episode I’m chatting with Beth Brombosz, a copywriter and book coach, about how to simplify the self-publishing process. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, now’s the time to take it off the ‘someday’ pile. Beth shares...
10.17.2017
Ep. 35: Crafting a Killer Client Experience
In this episode, I’m diving into the small detailed process as it relates to crafting a killer client experience and the different ways you can love your clients well so they keep coming back or continue sending referrals — spoiler...
10.10.2017
Ep. 34: Taking a Page From a Musician’s Playbook with Katherine Forbes
Today I’m sitting down with Katherine Forbes, the founder of Designing the Row. Katherine has been working in the music industry for many years and has a lot to share on what entrepreneurs can learn from musicians. So in today’s...
10.03.2017
Ep. 33: Intentionality as a Marketable Skill
In this episode, I’m talking about WHY intentionality can be a highly marketable skill and one that you definitely want to adopt and strengthen each day, especially if you are just starting out or trying to take your business to...
09.26.2017
Ep. 32: Identifying as a Thought Leader vs. a Manager in Your Business with Kelsey Chapman
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kelsey Chapman about a recent realization of hers that led to a pivot in her business. We talk about the stark contrast between identifying as a thought leader vs. a manager and why playing...

What's Ideas With Intention about?

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Ideas With Intention episodes:

Ep. 82: Intuition as Inspiration & Wearing What Feels Good with Autumn K. Tyler of Kepola Design House

Ep. 81: Doing More With Less: Slow & Sustainable Design with Ana Castillo of The Castillo Collective

Ep. 80: Moringa as a Multi-Vitamin with Misa & Geoff of Maruyama Jones Farm

Ep. 79: Exploring Slow Entrepreneurship & Redefining What It Means to Hustle with Sarah Magidoff

Ep. 77: A More Mindful Way of Traveling with Conscious City Guides Founder, Nichole Dunst

Ep. 76: Making Your Business More Experiential

Ep. 75: Protecting Panties, the Planet & the Future of Women with Betsy Drach

Ep. 74: The ABC's of CBD: Conscious Cannabis Consumption with Mel Glaze

Ep. 73: Bringing the Sustainability Conversation to the Wellness Industry with Kaméa Chayne

Ep. 72: Ending Financial Drama & Surviving Modern Life with Shannon Lee Simmons

Ep. 71: Intentional Friendships: Finding Mutual & Meaningful Ones

Ep. 70: Secrets of Self-Discipline

Ep. 69: Learning to Be Here in a 'Getting There' World with Hannah Brencher

Ep. 68: A Minimalistic, Yet Meaningful Approach to Home Organization with Jen Robin

Ep. 67: Lessons in Self-Expression + Embodying Your Brand with Lauren McPhillips

Ep. 66: When Your Best Intentions Fall Short

Ep. 65: Curating a Wardrobe that Changes the World with Kelly Laferriere

Ep. 64: Millennial Muse: Exploring the For-Purpose Generation with Alexandra Douwes

Ep. 63: Learning to Love Intently with Sophie Kwok

Ep. 62: Living a Conscious Life in Connection with Nature with Dr. Marlene Ehrler

Ep. 61: What It Means to be Wildly Intentional

Ep. 60: Facing Your Finances with Creativity with Natali Morris

Ep. 59: Permission to Pivot

Ep. 58: Getting to the Root of Things with Heather Woodruff

Ep. 57: Embracing Slow Growth

Ep. 56: Upping Your Content Planning Game with Kat Gaskin

Ep. 55: How to Live Your Life While Building a Business

Ep. 54: When You Lead With Your Passion, Opportunity Follows with Arielle Vey

Ep. 53: Productivity Under Pressure: Working in Sprints

Ep. 52: Nurturing Your Creative Process Through Food & Good Company with Sonja Seiler

Ep. 51: How Playing to My Strengths Saved My Sanity

Ep. 50: Taking Ownership + Using Our Gifts for Good with Joanna Waterfall

Ep. 49: Differentiate Yourself Using Design Thinking

Ep. 48: A Personalized Approach to PR with Angela Mastrogiacomo

Ep. 47: Navigating Entrepreneurial Waters that Demand Stamina Alongside Constant Surrender

Ep. 46: The Rebellious Act of Being Who You Really Are

Ep. 45: What's On Tap for 2018: New Additions to the Podcast!

Ep. 44: Building Power in Your Presence Through Personal Styling with Rebecca Jacobs

Ep. 43: 2018 Talk: Setting Intentions, Revenue Mapping + Planning for a Kickass Year

Ep. 42: When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make Lemonade — with Rachel Kelly

Ep. 41: The Art of Starting Over: How to Bloom Where You're Planted

Ep. 40: How to Mobilize Your Community into Becoming Clients with Kate Boyd

Ep. 39: Redefining Self-Care: A Radical, Yet Simplified Approach to Recharging

Ep. 38: Implementing Influencer Marketing with Katie Proctor

Ep. 37: Facing My Fear of Rejection

Ep. 36: Simplifying the Self-Publishing Process with Beth Brombosz

Ep. 35: Crafting a Killer Client Experience

Ep. 34: Taking a Page From a Musician’s Playbook with Katherine Forbes

Ep. 33: Intentionality as a Marketable Skill

Ep. 32: Identifying as a Thought Leader vs. a Manager in Your Business with Kelsey Chapman