Once upon a time, a coach supported + guided me to see how valuable it was to build a business around the life I desired....

Meaning, I needed to get clear on what exactly I wanted in my life, as well as what I no longer desired in my life.

Phew....

It took some cleaning up.
A whole lot of internal excavating.
Nourishing my own internal soil.
Choosing the seeds to plant.
Strengthening my roots.
And growing towards the sun.

I played with lots of choices.
Tuned into what felt good.
Listened where things felt off.
And created from the tiniest space of yummilicious.

Lots of tweaks, pivots + charting my own path.

Monday + Money was born.....

It's my money day.....

It's how I begin my weeks.

What's coming in?
What's going out?
Invoices.
Pay bills.
Projections.
How much is in the business account?
How much is in the personal account?
How much is being saved?
Future expenses (a new program, coach, travel)
What programs are bringing in an excellent financial return?
Which programs could be doing better?

And so much gratitude + reverence for my little business + how it's changed my life in so many ways....

It's the enchantment + sacred rituals of allowing money to flow in + out that creates the capacity for it to continue to grow at a sustainable rate, that in turn supports the life we've carefully curated + build.

It's profound magic to know your money is such an intimate way.

I am so deeply appreciative that I curated over the last 9 years this invaluable ritual.

It's balm to my soul, heart, mind + body!

Do you have a MONEY ritual you'd love to share? Please feel free to share below so other's can learn + shift their money fears to money bravery.

When we are not taught or shown how to face our money woes, we will usually navigate down the path we've seen taken.

It's normal. It's not bad, good, right or wrong. It simply is....

But by facing + being gentle with our money patterns + stories we can shift the narrative + guide ourselves down a new path.

One that honors truth.
Understands fear.
Cares deeply.
Curiously cultivates new options.
With no judgement.
To a fresh new outlook + perspective.
With NEW wins that add up to big ONES!

If you'd LOVE support around creating a plan that supports your life + business, while stepping into befriending those money fears, please check out my Spring Business Planning workshop on 3.4.22. (LINK HERE)

Maybe 1:1 support is something you've been contemplating, but you aren't 100% certain. I offer a 90 minute 'try me' session for $100. (CLICK HERE) for more information.

I'd love to support + guide you in your business.

It's easy to get caught up in all the marketing hype.
It's really easy to lose yourself in the process.
I've been there too. No judgement. Just LOVE! I totally get it!

I'm here to help you see that you can do business your way.
It doesn't have to be loud, blue hair, sexy photos + funnels.
It can be simple + minimal + serene, while still growing.

If you have any questions, please reach out: sheluncensored@gmail.com

Warm snuggles + sips of tea!

Shel

We've all heard of quantum leaps. It's when seemingly everything falls into place and you make a massive transformational leap in your growth, healing, income, relationships, whatever it is you are quantum leaping.

And while I do believe quantum leaps happen every now and again....

They are really far and in between.

Meaning you might have a quantum leap, once in a life time. Or when you have a life altering event. Or there's some sort of life shake up. Normally, they are NOT an every day occurrence.

And weirdly, people are thinking because they've had some sort of a quantum leap, spiritual download, awakening it can then be easily taught. When hell, it took them 30 years to have the first quantum leap and now all of the sudden they are the quantum leap guru.

Strange days we live in. I digress....

I'm more of a proactive kinda gal. I have a deep appreciation for consistent, steady and tiny steps. Over a life time of tiny steps, you've most likely accrued many quantum leaps worth of transformation, healing and growth.

Tiny steps are a daily practice of sitting on the edge of your comfort zone and gently holding space for yourself as you navigate that itty bitty footstep.

And every tiny step has a ripple effect....

It strengthens your trust in yourself, daily.
You build self resilience.
You learn to tune into your OWN mind, body and heart.
You forge your own journey.
While staying true to yourself.
You show yourself, you are competent.
In small breaths, you expand your capacity to hold MORE.
You become friends with your gremlins. (Those nasty little voices in your head that are trying desperately to protect you from everything.)
You begin wrap yourself in deep care when times are bumpy.
You have your own back.
You learn so much about yourself in the process of taking tiny steps.

I'm not sure quantum leaps can give you all of this.
It seems more likely that quantum leaps would bypass, jump and detour all of these valuable tools.
These tools that are so readily available to each of us when we show up, do the work and taking tiny steps.

There's another bonus gift of tiny steps in business + life.

You are less likely to quit + give up on yourself when you are making even the smallest of progress.

These are just a few of the reasons my work with clients is often NOT speedy. There's no rag to riches stories. No miracles. No magic. No secrets.

Just good ole' fashioned tiny steps on a consistent basis to go from point A to point B.

If slow + steady resonates with you, I offer a 90 minute 'try me' session for $100.
It's actual coaching + strategy + simple systems + a road map to your first/next $1k. You can utilize everything NOW even if you choose not to work with me. No pressure sales. No slimy sales tactics. Just genuine coaching, curiosity and cultivating a new relationship.

It's a really great way to see if we are a good fit to work together for a longer span.

Click this link to schedule a session if this lands in your heart.

I'm also hosting a interactive Zoom workshop on 3.4.22. It's a Spring Business Planning workshop where we will co-create your next 90 days in business. If this is something you might benefit from, please click this link to register.

I hope everyone is doing the best you can.

Sending Spring Vibes to you ALL!!

xxoo ~ Shel

Hope you all survived the 'Great Facebook Blackout' of 2021....

Phew. What a Monday!

Now that we are all back in our comfy zoned out social media spaces, I figured now was as good as time as any to chat about all the things that came up for me over the last 6 or so hours....

I'm going to break them down into 3 or so blog posts to keep these short and to the point.

These are my opinions, questions and observations.

So first let's look at how much MONEY Zuckerberg lost in the half a day that Facebook was actually down.

Mark lost around 7 billion dollars and bumped down the list of billionaires to number 6 wealthiest human on the planet. Astounding. 7 BILLION DOLLARS.

So that begs to question.

How much is too much money? Is it simply capitalism doing what capitalism does? Or is pure greed? A messy mix of both.

I know these are simplistic questions to a wide ranging set of problems and views...

But I'm here to explore. Write out my thoughts. What feels true to me. And be open to others.

Because personally, I feel a 7 billion dollar loss in a half a day is pretty much straight up fucking greed.

What could we do as planet with 7 billion dollars?

More shelters and housing for our vets.
Actual affordable health insurance.
Increased wages to lift others out of poverty.
Affordable child care for those living below the poverty line.
Community college for everyone for free.

Those are just a few that pop off the top of my head.

Though 7 billion isn't enough to solve the worlds biggest challenges:

Global hunger
Climate change
Covid vaccine inequalities
Global poverty
Education

It's a start. And to think ONE man can lose this in 6 or 7 short hours and still be the 6th wealthiest man in the world is fucking dumbfounding...

Would love to hear your thoughts?

Also if you'd like to know more about working with me to grow your online business in an organic, equitable, sustainable and profitable way, please feel free to sign up for a 'try me' session. It's 90 minutes for $100. A full coaching session with actual strategies you can utilize right now in your business.

Take care and warmest wishes,
Shel

xxoo

It takes MORE than a prayer, journal writing, goal setting, manifestation or vision boarding to start and grow your business.

While a vision is a great place to start, it's also a whole lot of planning and execution.

Plan. Action. Analyze. Tweak. Pivot. Repeat. Over and over again until you've built a solid system and foundation for your business.

And while that sounds pretty straight forward, most folks forget to include what resources are available to you to get your businesses off the ground.

The cold hard facts, we aren't all starting from the same place.

Here are a few areas to consider and examine where you are starting from:

Financial
Time
Physical ability
Emotional energy
Support
Community/Network

**Important: Meet yourself where you are!! With LOVE, compassion and kindness.

There's no judgement here. It's not right or wrong. Or even good or bad. It simply is what it is. It's so much better to have an accurate assessment of your limited resources than to have wild expectations because of what you see others doing and achieving. You will get to where you want to be with persistent, consistent and aligned actions that support you where you are NOW.

Ask yourself and record your answers to these questions:

What are my financial resources available to me right now?
How much time do I reasonably have to work on my business every week?
Are there any physical limitations that I need to be aware of?
What resources do I have to support my emotional well-being through the ups and downs?
Who in my family and close friends can be there for me while I'm starting my business?
Who is in my extended circle that will positively impact my business?

Once you have a list of resources you can begin plugging those resources into where they will have the most impact on your business...

Quick examples:
Maybe you have an extra $100 dollars a month. Where might that be the most beneficial for your business? Joining a business support network. Setting up simple systems for your webpage and email list?

You are aware you have time restraints. You have figured you have 3 hours a week to work on your business. What would be the best investment of those 3 hours? Consistent social media content and invitations to work with you. Writing a blog and growing your email list. Maybe you LOVE video and 3 hours would be a great amount of time to create a vlog and do some guest podcasting to grow your community.

Being aware of your physical limitations are super important. What physical energies do you need to be aware of? Do you need to consistently get up and stretch, take walks and move around? Is it important to limit your screen time? Would investing in a good desk and chair be beneficial to your well-being and getting the most done without adding unnecessary pain?

Do you find your emotional well-being is often frazzled or feeling like you are teetering on the edge? What helps you to stay emotionally healthy? How can you stay aware of your emotions so that they are not running the show? Do you have a plan when things start to spiral? Getting to KNOW yourself is key to slow and steady growth. Don't be afraid to face your gremlins with compassion and understanding. Being honest and self aware will ONLY help you and your ability to stay the course and grow a business that supports you in ALL the ways!

Caution. Caution. Caution. NOT everyone you love is going to be in your corner. Be careful who you tell your dreams and aspirations to. There's always going to be folks who try to keep you down in the name of love. It's not that they don't want you to succeed, but they don't want you to fail even MORE and because of their own personal perspective will try to keep you from even trying.....

So who's in your corner? Who can you totally trust when things get shitty? Who will help you see through the darkest times? Who believes in you no matter what? Who can you trust when things are bumpy to give you ideas, inspiration and the truth with love? Share your dreams with them. Let them in on what you are trying to achieve. Listen to how you feel when they respond. Trust your own intuition to KNOW who is truly in your corner....

Beyond friends and family there is your network/community. These are folks you know through your town meetings, neighbors, church, school activities, hobbies, Fb groups, online and offline......

Get to know them better. Scribble yourself a list of who's who and how they can help grow your community, network and business. If you don't have a huge list, write down the folks you do know and reach out. Let them know what you are up to. Also write a list of ways you can begin expanding your community online and offline. The bigger your network, the more you can ultimately grow your business.

Knowing where and what you are starting with, gives you a true perspective of what resources are available to you now. It also shows you what resources you need to grow. Maybe it's finding an additional hour or two a week. Or you need to find more support while you are doing this. Whatever you need, you will now know and can start to plug some of the holes to keep you from unnecessarily draining your financial, time, energy, physical and emotional well-being.

If you'd like to know MORE of how I can support you to grow your business, I do offer a full 90 minute session for only $100. It's a full on coaching/strategy session and a great way to see if we are a good fit to work together on a longer basis. Please click here if you'd like to know more.....

Ostara: The season of awakening from a long winter's slumber...

If you are anything like me, you're anxiously awaiting more sunshine + warmer days! You've probably been hunkered down all winter. Covid lockdowns haven't helped and you are craving outdoor time, dirt on your hands and grass under your feet. I feel you!

I want to share real actions that have helped my business over the years navigate the seasons in  my business. I am deeply affected by seasonal changes and have had to learn to honor those changes in order to continue growing my business, organically growing my community and sustaining my energy levels, all while maintaining profitability.

I've found it simpler to respect my natural energy levels during seasonal changes than to try and be like the masses: Loud. In your face. Over the top. Constantly on. Everywhere. I simply do NOT have the energy to maintain that level of busy every day! And so I don't!

Below I'm going to list a few ways I've honored me + my business. If it resonates, awesome! Please share with anyone you think it may guide. My photos below are sized exclusively for pinning on Pinterest. Sharing is caring. Thank you!

Spring rituals to grow your business:

1. Go SLOW! Yup. You heard me right. Slow down to speed up. Less is more. Keep it simple sunshine! All those goodies. Sounds too easy. But honestly, in the entrepreneurial landscape it's a trend to go fast, hustle, be everywhere to everyone. In my world, that leads to burnout, frustration, physical exhaustion and downright messiness.

So slow up and watch yourself make intentional, conscious, deliberate progress with less energy, time and money!

How's that work?

90 day simple plan
Reverse engineer that.
ONLY market what feels true to your soul.
Be in the spaces that fuel you, not deplete you.
Listen to your own inner gps.
Trust yourself.

And if you need a little guidance with reverse engineering your 90 day plan. I literally offer a 90 minute 'try me' session for ONLY $100. It's an actual coaching/strategy session where we get you moving, make a plan and scribble out concrete doable actions for you + your business! Want to know more? Go HERE!

2. Stay delightfully consistent.....

What the heck does that even mean?

Let's picture yourself in business 3 years from now. What do you think will be the important factors for staying healthy and still growing? Regular sleep + awake times? Every Monday off? No weekends? 30 hour work week? Only 6 1:1 clients? Dream up your optimal healthy lifestyle + then match your business to your desire....

Grab that journal and start dreaming in color! Go big. Dream out-loud. Make it fun + scary + yummilicious!

Then look at the ways in which your business does NOT support your life.

What can you change?
What must go?
What simply feels exhausting?
How can you incorporate MORE of what you need into your business that oozes self love?

Go there...

3. Infuse with magic.......

It sounds illogical + woo woo. Tis 90% of the time, I am NOT! But in this case, I'm 100% fucking in....

Magic = Energy.

Ask yourself where, when, with whom do you feel the MOST energized?

Write that shit down. Find regular ways to incorporate MORE of that energy into your life + watch it ripple out into your business. It's not hocus pocus, it's practical, everyday, ordinary magic that fills up your heart and spills into everything else you do.

Go light a candle.
Journal write.
Make an outdoor fire + release crappy energy.
Coffee dates with fabfuckingtastic peeps who fill you up!
Hug a tree.
Walk barefoot.
Nap in a field.
Rest under the stars.
Dance in the water.
Be in nature.

Honor your energy + follow the magic + let it infuse all areas of your life!

*Pin a photo and spread the LOVE.

If you'd like some extra support, guidance + help with your nature, heart, eco, green business, please check out my 1:1 offerings and/or sign up for a 'Try me' session. A full 90 minute coaching/strategy session. No hardcore sales. If you want to know more after the session, just ask and we can have an honest, heart to heart chat about that might look like!

Check out a 'Try me' session HERE....