Consider the Wildflowers
Episodes
130 episodes
131. Leanne Morgan on Why It’s Never Too Late — and You’ve Still Got Time
Knoxville to Knoxville! Comedian, actress, and author Leanne Morgan joins Shanna to talk about dreams that take the long way ‘round. Leanne shares how a jewelry-party side gig turned into living-room “comedy clubs,” why a traditional club grind...
130. How to Plan for a Peaceful (and Profitable) Summer as a Business Owner and Mom
Summer hits different when you're running a business and chasing kiddos! Whether you're navigating limited childcare, shifting routines, or just craving a slower pace that won’t derail your goals — this solo episode offers a behind-the-scenes l...
129. When It’s Time to Walk Away (Even When It’s Good): A Conversation with Lara Casey Isaacson
After founding Southern Weddings and Cultivate What Matters—and creating the beloved PowerSheets®—Lara Casey Isaacson found herself at two unexpected crossroads. In this episode, Lara opens up about what it looked like to walk...
128. From Coffee Table Pact to Global Impact: How Tom Livingston Built an 8-Figure Medical Device Company
What if your next business idea wasn’t about making millions—but helping just one person? In this episode, Tom Livingston, CEO of Rampart IC, shares how a late-night phone call from a friend sparked the idea for a life-saving medical device—and...
127. What Work-Life Balance Really Looks Like as a Mom and CEO
What does work-life balance really look like when you're building a business with little ones underfoot? In this honest and behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing 10 strategies that have helped me navigate motherhood and entrepreneursh...
126. The Hidden Costs of ‘Doing It All’ & Why This Entrepreneur Opted Out
In this conversation, Paige returns with a more personal take on life as a digital entrepreneur living abroad. We’re talking guilt-free boundaries, “done is better than perfect” energy, tracking your freedom number, getting ruthless with your t...
125. Scaling Smart: The Power of Competitive Pricing & Word-of-Mouth Growth
Jen Wood, founder of Mango’s Decor & Co, is a third-generation furniture entrepreneur who turned a love for design into a 7,000-square-foot furniture boutique serving families across the Southeast. From car seat naps to couch deliveries, Je...
124. Hometown Bakery Turned 17-Location Franchise: How Scott & Meredith Layton Turned a Small Dream into a Nationally Recognized Brand
What does it really take to grow a small-town bakery into a 17-location franchise? In this episode, Meredith Layton, co-founder of Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, shares how a simple dream, a deep love for people, and an unwavering commitment to relat...
123. From Gracious Hostess to Luxury Event Planner: How Whitney Bowman Became Knoxville’s Premier Luxury Wedding Planner
From her humble beginnings as a gracious hostess to becoming one of Tennessee's premier event planners, Whitney Bowman takes us through the highs and lows of building a successful luxury event planning business. In this episode, we explore the ...
122. From Stay-at-Home Mom to CEO: What No One Tells You About Starting a Business
Starting a business is one thing—figuring out everything no one tells you? That’s a whole different story. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Ford, a stay-at-home mom turned CEO, who went from searching for a bounce house for her daughter’...
121. The Dark Side of Course Creation: Leaving 'Fast Money' Behind for Real Impact with Tarzan Kay
Tarzan’s journey from the “make money online” hustle to building a business with heart is anything but conventional. After spending years in the affiliate marketing game and diving into the world of course creation, Tarzan learned f...
120. From Water Bills to World-Class Typefaces: Jen Wagner's Rise in the World of Font Design
Jen Wagner’s journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to powerhouse type designer is a testament to the power of reinvention. In this episode, Jen shares how a series of unexpected life changes—culminating in a leap of faith to go full-time fre...
119. Realistic Time Management for High-Performing Women Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Kelly Nolan shares her approach to time management that helps women achieve more without the stress. Drawing from her experience as an overwhelmed attorney, Kelly offers practical strategies for managing both personal and profe...
118. How to Maintain Market Share in a Crowded Industry: Katie Hunt’s Secrets to Thriving in Digital Courses, Education, Coaching & Product Design.
Katie Hunt’s journey is a true testament to adaptability, resilience, and innovation. From her beginnings in corporate America to venturing into entrepreneurship, Katie took a bold leap into the world of digital products. With a passion for emp...
117. Going Out on a Limb: How Moving to Spain Gave This Working Mom the Balance She Craved
Imagine swapping your daily grind for an international adventure! Stephanie May Wilson has turned her dream life into reality under the sunny skies of Granada, Spain. Stephanie dives into how this bold move wasn’t just about chasing sunsets but...
116. From Corporate America to Flower Farming: How One Entrepreneur Found Her Dream Business (and Built It with Cash!)
Turning Dirt Into Dollars! Meet Jennifer Gulizia — a woman who took a four-week toe-dip into corporate America, followed by a five-year deep dive into banking, to finally realize that a creative career was her true dream. After building a succe...
115. 3 Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Marriage While Growing Your Business (Plus, 15 Fun Ways to Say 'I Love You' on a Budget!)
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 num...
114. Scaling to 7 Figures While Raising a Family: Bonnie Christine’s Secrets to Work-Life Harmony
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...
113. Living & Earning: The Dolly Parton Way
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 in...
112. Business, Life, and the Power of a Money Plan: Building Success without Sacrificing Your Sanity
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...
111. Business Growth, Babies, & Biohacking: The Secret to Surviving It All with Ashlyn Carter
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...
110. How to Ditch Goal Guilt with The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi
New year, fresh start, and that shiny list of goals you swear you'll conquer this time around. Sound familiar? By January 14 (aka Quitters’ Day), reality hits, and those dreams are collecting dust. Enter THE Lazy Genius hersel...
109. Do These 6 Things at the Start of the New Year: My Annual Financial Reset
Are your finances in need of a fresh start?! Whether you’re tuning in right after ringing in the new year or catching this on a random Thursday in May, side-eyeing your bank account and wondering, “Where did it all go?”—this episode is for YOU....
108. Why Goal-Setting is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)
It's that time of year again—where the magic of the season meets the whirlwind of new resolutions and goal setting. But let’s face it, the excitement of setting goals often fades by February, leaving many of us questioning: Why do goals fee...
107. End of Year Business Review : 15 Questions to Ask Before the Year Ends
As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and forget to take a moment to reflect. But the end of the year is the perfect opportunity to pause, look back, and assess how far you’ve come. In Part One of this special t...