29 - From Social Worker to Booked Out, Viral Children's Art Commissioner with Shana Blakley

Send us Fan MailShana Blakely is a mom of 2 and founder of Heirloom Collage---a brand that transforms children's artwork into stunning, display-worthy collages. Inside this episode, Shana shares the deeply personal journey that led her from a career in social work to becoming an entrepreneur and artist. After years of running her own art business, Shana created a piece that completely changed her life. In just one month of posting a video about a collage she made from her own children's artwork, she gained nearly 60,000 new follower, over 13 million views on a single reel, a waitlist of commissions, and had so much interest in her work she decided to make an e-course detailing her method. But behind all that outward growth? A whole lot of messiness, pivoting, and figuring it out in real time---just like the rest of us.Tune into this episode to learn:How Shana's grief journey led her to leave social work and build an art businessThe moment her brand went viral and how she intentionally made it happenWhat "stale" really feels like in a business and how to know it's time to pivotHow she protects her time and creativity as a mom of two young kidsHow she was able to have her husband leave his job to join the business full-timePractical advice for mompreneurs who are just starting out or feeling stuck with what's nextWhether you're in the messy middle of building something or still figuring out your lane, this episode will remind you that the path doesn't have to be linear---it just has to be yours<3Want to explore more about Shana and Heirloom Collage?Find Shana Blakely on Instagram here!Check out all of her services (like booking your own commission or taking her e-course to learn here method) here!inspiring mompreneur stories, mom business owner, mompreneur, entrepreneurship for momsGet access to the Success Recalibration Ritual here! You deserve to feel good about the way you're doing life and business and motherhood no matter what season of life you're in. Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next:Join me for a mini 8-week mastermind beginning the week of June 14th, the Summer of Loving Your Life & Biz to unlock your most joy-filled timeline as a mompreneur. Learn more here!Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well<3Schedule a 15-minute clarity + connection chat to share more about your business and the vision you have for what's next. (I do currently have 1:1 business coaching spots open!)Access the Success Recalibration Ritual so you can start feeling more successful more often as a mom and business owner!Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business.If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in...