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When Inspiration Strikes
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Welcome to the next portion of our journey on this 31-day challenge! I hope you're feeling inspired. If you're not...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Mar 13, 20203 min read
Sensing Change
THE MADNESS CONTINUES! I'm sensing a shift in things. friend. How about you? I'd love to hear how your challenge is going! If you missed...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Mar 7, 20202 min read
March Creative Madness
THE MADNESS HAS BEGUN! It's officially March 1st which means that our challenge is beginning! If you haven't taken the time to download...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Mar 1, 20202 min read
Are You "The Creative Type?"
For a few weeks, I've been on social media talking about a creativity challenge I've been working on. Last week's blog post reveals why I...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Feb 27, 20202 min read
I Don't Want to Change the World, I Just Want to Contribute
I’ve been into goal-setting lately. It’s not actually a new thing for me, but I certainly gave it up for a good many years. You see, I...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Feb 19, 20205 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
Dec 5, 20195 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
Nov 8, 20193 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 29, 20192 min read
Why Parenting Doesn't Have An End Goal
Last year, my oldest child graduated from college. Soon, my youngest will graduate from high school. When I started this journey of...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Jul 26, 20193 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, 20196 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
Jul 12, 20198 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
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Why We Need To Give Our Kids Their Space
Has your teenager ever told you to give them space? I know mine have. It's funny how we tend to spend so much time trying to protect and...
Shelly Snow Pordea
May 22, 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
May 10, 20195 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 24, 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 20, 20194 min read
What to do When Parenting Takes a Turn
The Places We've lived a few different places in the life of our family of five. Ten to be exact. Usually not far from the last place...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Nov 24, 20187 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
Apr 6, 20184 min read
The Places We Call Home
I'll tell you more about my life overseas, but for now I wanted to share a bit of my heart. Perhaps this best expresses my journey. I...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Mar 16, 20181 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...
Shelly Snow Pordea
Nov 2, 20175 min read
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