Today’s episode features Shannon on The Ultra Life Podcast, hosted by Samantha Nivens. Shannon shares her transformative journey from corporate America to entrepreneurial success, starting with her surprising introduction to accounting, pivoted by a bet with her father. Discover how pivotal moments, including personal challenges and a significant bereavement leave, influenced her career path and led her to embrace her true calling in simplifying finances for entrepreneurs.

 

What you'll hear in this episode:

04:10 Became accountant after losing a bet with dad.

09:43 Emphasizing importance of addressing personal challenges quickly.

12:54 Embracing metrics, finding meaning in progress.

15:11 Dad stopped giving money, worked at McDonald's.

21:24 Navigating midlife changes, self-discovery, and societal expectations.

29:06 Encouraging individual freedom and self-permission.

30:29 Earn choices with his guiding directions reluctantly.

35:17 Permission and support are powerful for growth.

39:33 Accountants mostly interacted with people in their field.

45:04 Entrepreneurship should be about enjoying the journey.

46:37 Life and business challenges while being mom.

49:37 Emphasizing real-life balance while building successful business.

53:37 Focus on customer desires, not personal preferences.

 

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