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Jack Pordea
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Resolving the Ethical Tension Between Entrepreneurship and Artistry in the Music Industry
Hi, my name is Jack Pordea! I’m a student at the University of Missouri St. Louis and an aspiring musician. For the past couple years I...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Oct 2, 20204 min read
Grammar Matters, Writer Friend!
I probably know what you're thinking. You have that one friend who you've dubbed Grammar Queen, and you move on throughout life without a...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Sep 25, 20202 min read
Playful Makes Perfect
I recently heard an interview with Keith Urban on Dax Shepherd's podcast where Urban talks about his beginner's mindset approach to...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Mar 28, 20202 min read
Lessons Of The Seasons
We’re coming to the end of our 31-day challenge, and everything in our world has changed. No matter where we find ourselves on the...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Dec 5, 20195 min read
Why Collaboration Is Greater Than Leadership
A cold hush fell over the room. It was one of those feelings comparable to getting knocked from the shoulder tops of your chicken-playing


Shelly Snow Pordea
Nov 8, 20193 min read
Education, Creativity And Writing A Memoir
Earlier this week, I was able to speak to a group of students about writing. Since being out of the classroom for a few years now, I’ve...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Jul 29, 20192 min read
Prioritizing Your Creative Passions
This week, I had the honor of speaking with Deanna Frances on her podcast Lean Into Curiosity. We found each other through social media...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Jul 12, 20196 min read
How To Become A Writer
I've loved reading since before I could make out words written on the page myself. There was something magical about a story being read...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Jul 12, 20198 min read
Why I Quit My Job To Do Something New
Do you love going to your job every day? I hope you do! For many years, I absolutely did. So, since leaving my full-time job in 2017,...

Shelly Snow Pordea
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Why The Work You're Doing Now Matters
Have you ever gotten lost in a spreadsheet or presentation and been paralyzed by the thought that your work doesn't really matter? You...


Shelly Snow Pordea
May 10, 20195 min read
Juggling Small Business And Family
Guest Post by Michele Dosio of MD Lighting and St Augustine Craftsman–bedroom design by Ben and Erin Napier from HGTV's Hometown


Shelly Snow Pordea
Apr 24, 20194 min read
What Does Courage Look Like?
I've been thinking a bit about my previous blog post, Answering the Call to Courage. I honestly asked myself why I felt compelled to...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Apr 20, 20194 min read
Answering The Call To Courage
Have you watched Brené Brown's Netflix special, The Call to Courage yet? If not, don't worry, you still have time. It's only been up since


Shelly Snow Pordea
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Three Reasons To Just. Say. Yes.
I think it's a little bit ironic that I'm entitling this post the way I have. If you've subscribed to my website, the current free...


Shelly Snow Pordea
Nov 2, 20175 min read
6 Ways To Keep Your Sanity With A Busy Schedule
My daughter is getting married. We are full-on DIY-ers. And we love it. But it is a L.O.T. of work! Coupled with the fact that I have...
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