Hey there!

One of the first things people ask when you first meet is "What do you do?"

I have a hard time with that question because I *do* a lot.

I'm a multi-passionate, super nuanced human who really struggles with the advice to "find your niche", no matter how great that advice might be.

So, I put together this website to try to put most of the things I do in one place to save both of us some time because I will, when prompted, not hesitate to assault you with a 20 minute voice memo and immediately feel embarrassed about that.

So what do I "do"?

Cashflow Consulting - SMK Consulting

I own a consulting firm that helps neurodivergent and trauma-effect entrepreneurs and small business owners manage their finances

Tenacious Tasker

I support other busy families and business owners with miscellaneous tasks

Angry Ants Community Chest

I founded and serve on the board of a community based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

Shannon Show Podcast

I host an interview format podcast with a focus on giving people a platform to tell their stories

Married With Killdren

I write a blog! This includes a lot of my archived long form Facebook posts that really should have always been blogs, but will also be a place where I share recipes, recommendations and reflections.

But who am I?

That's a load question. I'm so glad you asked!

Grab your favorite drink (and your emotional support backup drink)

My pattern recognition is off the charts
Healthy boundaries and clear communication are my love language
Nothing in the world makes me happier than listening to and watching someone talk about what sets their soul on fire
When I say “How can I support you?”, I’m actually listening.
When I say “I’m crying”, I’m *literally* (not figuratively) crying.
When I say “What do you need?” I really want to know.
When I say “I love that for you”, I mean it.
You are never bothering me.

I cry a lot
I ask a LOT of questions
I deeply appreciate nuance
I try my best to lead with compassion and curiosity
I respect your preferred pronouns; mine are she/her
I grew up poor and that also heavily affects the way I move in the world
I live by the rule: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and if you must buy… RESEARCH
I say “I love you” and “I can’t wait to talk to you” a LOT and I mean it every single time
I donate a minimum of 10% of our family’s gross income to causes I believe in and my goal is to raise that gradually and exponentially
I rely heavily on a carefully curated combination of calendar events, checklists & alarms because prospective memory is nonexistent
I keep ALL of my notifications turned off at all times so that I can be intentional with my time - I only check in on things like text messages, emails, and social media when I have the appropriate capacity to do so. I frequently mark messages “unread” when I realize I don’t have the space I need to give them the attention they deserve so I will remember to come back to them. The ONLY exception to this rule is where the Killdren are concerned.

I believe Kind > nice
I believe Equity > equality
I believe that consent is sexy
I believe we need each other
I believe in Asking > assuming
I believe that Impact > intention
I believe in Contentment > Complacency
I believe we should listen more than we talk
I believe the Universe is conspiring in my favor
I believe where you spend your money matters
I believe that my boundaries are my responsibility
I believe boxes were meant for trinkets, not people
I believe we deserve to feel safe and loved and held
I believe that Ongoing Education = Continual Growth
I believe everyone deserves ready access to clean water
I believe humans are capable of absurd and incredible growth
I believe we should use what we have available to us to take care of each other

I am long winded
I am a Sensitive Sally
I am a recovering anorexic
I am a bottomless pit of empathy
I am rarely on some surface level shit
I am an advocate for survivors of poverty + abuse
I am not religious, but deeply in tune with the divine
I am a fierce supporter and champion of other women
I am equal parts [logic + science] and {intuition + magic}
I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur/small business owner
I am either wearing gym shorts and a hoodie or leggings and a sports bra
I am an active anti-racist and I believe that is important, ongoing, lifelong work
I am Incredibly passionate about a lot of things and I try to live my life in a way that illustrates that
I am probably barefoot, my hair is almost certainly in a bun and I *might* have mascara on if I’m going to be around other humans irl, but probably not

I love plants
I love puns
I love profit
I love people
I love peanut butter
I love alliteration (obviously)
I love collaborating with inspiring humans
I love my people hard and I tell them often

I have an abnormally low caffeine tolerance
I have a deep desire to understand how and why things are
I have dyslexia and ADHD and that *definitely* affects the way I process the world around me
I have two ginger babies, the Killdren, and they teach me more about myself and life than any other humans on the planet daily
I have an exceedingly difficult time knowing what the appropriate amount of eye contact is any given interaction; I err on the side of a bit too intense

I reject diet culture
I reject fast fashion and waste by shopping secondhand first

I strive to travel more than I do
I strive to leave the world better than I found it
I strive to have a positive impact on the people who gift me with their presence
I strive to create spaces around me where people feel safe to show up in all their glorious imperfection
I strive to make obscene amounts of money so I can affect massive positive change by giving it to people who give a shit about other people

Contact

Let's connect.

hi@shannonmariekill.com