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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 31 MIN

My Honest Journey as an Entrepreneur: From Barista to $6K Months, Becoming a Mentor, and Building a Business I Love

from The Shannon Blanchard Podcast · host Shannon Blanchard

Today I'm sharing the most transparent, unfiltered look at my 5 year journey as an online entrepreneur. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. If you're an aspiring virtual assistant, online business owner, or a girl who has ever dreamed of leaving her job to work from home and build a business she's obsessed with, this episode is for you, my love! I'm sharing exactly how I went from a burnt-out barista with zero experience to building a thriving online business, hitting $6K months, and becoming a mentor to aspiring female entrepreneurs. Topics: → From Aspiring Theologian to Online Entrepreneur → How I Got My First Virtual Assistant Client With Zero Experience → The ICA Strategy That Led to Becoming Booked Out → Transitioning From VA to OBM & Hitting $6K Months → My First Business Heartbreak → How I Built My Entire Client Base Through Instagram Alone → Making the Scariest Decision of My Career & Launching Lucky Day → What I Want Every Aspiring Entrepreneur to Take Away Discount Code Mentioned: You can snag 15% off my Match Made in Heaven Workbook & Video Class using code GOGETCLIENTS here. ✢✢✢ If we haven’t met yet, hi! I’m Shannon Blanchard, an online entrepreneur of over 5 years. I help ambitious girls (like you!) start the business that will change their lives - all while listening to their heart & building a business that lights them up. Lucky Links: 💌 Sign up for my newsletter on building your business, trusting yourself, and creating a life you love 🍒 Join the waitlist for Lucky Day, my signature program for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to build a sustainable business that lights them up 🕊️ Explore all of my offers and resources Socials: 🍸 Find me on TikTok 💫 Find me on Instagram

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