Sam Shackleton - Intention -Intuition -Embracing Chaos

Send us Fan MailMark chats with Sam Shackleton, a boldly independent woman. She talks about how travelling to Thailand and Australia fundamentally changed her.  Nearly as much as being a mother of two.  They talk about handling rejections, getting the nerve to charge what you are worth as an artist. It's a personal conversation as Sam exposes how personal turmoil made her resilient. She expresses her path of choosing self-awareness and grieving the version of herself she lostSamantha Shackleton Bio Samantha Shackleton is the creative heart behind Blue Orchid Creative, where she helps small businesses and entrepreneurs build brands and websites that truly feel like them. With over a decade of experience in branding, graphic design, and web design, she’s passionate about bringing strategy and style together, creating visuals and online experiences that not only look great but work hard for her clients.Samantha loves diving into her clients’ stories and exploring how they show up online, from websites to social media, ensuring everything feels authentic, cohesive, and confident. Whether she’s developing a full visual identity, mapping out a user-friendly website, or refining the way a business presents itself across platforms, her goal is always to help entrepreneurs show up professionally and with confidence.Outside of her design business, Samantha lives life with her partner and their four kids, embracing the joys and challenges of blended family life. She’s also trained in Capoeira for over ten years, a Brazilian martial art that blends movement, rhythm, and community, fueling her energy, creativity, and balance. When she’s not working or training, you’ll find her exploring Calgary’s food scene, supporting local music, or enjoying the outdoors with her family.Warm, thoughtful, and endlessly curious, Samantha brings creativity and care to everything she does, helping business owners grow, thrive, and shine online.Owner/Designer Blue Orchid Creative PH: 403.901.5762Blue-orchid.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-orchid-yyc/https://www.instagram.com/blueorchidyyc/https://www.facebook.com/BlueOrchidGraphicWeb/About Mark Laurie - Host.Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, expanding their sense of sexy, and building their confidence in an exciting, transformational adventure: photography. http://innerspiritphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/Sound Production by:Lee Ellis  - [email protected]