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131. Leanne Morgan on Why It’s Never Too Late — and You’ve Still Got Time

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Knoxville to Knoxville! Comedian, actress, and author Leanne Morgan joins Shanna to talk about dreams that take the long way ‘round. Leanne shares h...

130. How to Plan for a Peaceful (and Profitable) Summer as a Business Owner and Mom

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer hits different when you're running a business and chasing kiddos! Whether you're navigating limited childcare, shifting routines, or ...

129. When It’s Time to Walk Away (Even When It’s Good): A Conversation with Lara Casey Isaacson

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After founding Southern Weddings and Cultivate What Matters—and creating the beloved PowerSheets®—Lara Casey Isaacson found herself at two unexpe...

128. From Coffee Table Pact to Global Impact: How Tom Livingston Built an 8-Figure Medical Device Company

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your next business idea wasn’t about making millions—but helping just one person? In this episode, Tom Livingston, CEO of Rampart IC, shar...

127. What Work-Life Balance Really Looks Like as a Mom and CEO

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does work-life balance really look like when you're building a business with little ones underfoot? In this honest and behind-the-scenes epi...

126. The Hidden Costs of ‘Doing It All’ & Why This Entrepreneur Opted Out

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Paige returns with a more personal take on life as a digital entrepreneur living abroad. We’re talking guilt-free boundaries, ...

125. Scaling Smart: The Power of Competitive Pricing & Word-of-Mouth Growth

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Wood, founder of Mango’s Decor & Co, is a third-generation furniture entrepreneur who turned a love for design into a 7,000-square-foot furn...

124. Hometown Bakery Turned 17-Location Franchise: How Scott & Meredith Layton Turned a Small Dream into a Nationally Recognized Brand

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to grow a small-town bakery into a 17-location franchise? In this episode, Meredith Layton, co-founder of Buttermilk Sky Pie ...

123. From Gracious Hostess to Luxury Event Planner: How Whitney Bowman Became Knoxville’s Premier Luxury Wedding Planner

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From her humble beginnings as a gracious hostess to becoming one of Tennessee's premier event planners, Whitney Bowman takes us through the highs...

122. From Stay-at-Home Mom to CEO: What No One Tells You About Starting a Business

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business is one thing—figuring out everything no one tells you? That’s a whole different story. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda...

121. The Dark Side of Course Creation: Leaving 'Fast Money' Behind for Real Impact with Tarzan Kay

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tarzan’s journey from the “make money online” hustle to building a business with heart is anything but conventional. After spending years in th...

120. From Water Bills to World-Class Typefaces: Jen Wagner's Rise in the World of Font Design

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Wagner’s journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to powerhouse type designer is a testament to the power of reinvention. In this episode, Jen s...

119. Realistic Time Management for High-Performing Women Entrepreneurs

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kelly Nolan shares her approach to time management that helps women achieve more without the stress. Drawing from her experience as a...

118. How to Maintain Market Share in a Crowded Industry: Katie Hunt’s Secrets to Thriving in Digital Courses, Education, Coaching & Product Design.

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Hunt’s journey is a true testament to adaptability, resilience, and innovation. From her beginnings in corporate America to venturing into ent...

117. Going Out on a Limb: How Moving to Spain Gave This Working Mom the Balance She Craved

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine swapping your daily grind for an international adventure! Stephanie May Wilson has turned her dream life into reality under the sunny skies of...

116. From Corporate America to Flower Farming: How One Entrepreneur Found Her Dream Business (and Built It with Cash!)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turning Dirt Into Dollars! Meet Jennifer Gulizia — a woman who took a four-week toe-dip into corporate America, followed by a five-year deep dive in...

115. 3 Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Marriage While Growing Your Business (Plus, 15 Fun Ways to Say 'I Love You' on a Budget!)

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get swept up in the hustle, the late nights, and the constant pressure. Before you know it, you’re scrolling soci...

114. Scaling to 7 Figures While Raising a Family: Bonnie Christine’s Secrets to Work-Life Harmony

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests, renowned surface pattern designer Bonnie Christine, for our second encore episode!In today’...

113. Living & Earning: The Dolly Parton Way

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most small business owners I work with would say they started a business for freedom : freedom of time, creative freedom, financial freedom… yet som...

112. Business, Life, and the Power of a Money Plan: Building Success without Sacrificing Your Sanity

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re doing something totally new: a roundtable discussion with three small business owners, just like you, who are navigating the rollercoas...

111. Business Growth, Babies, & Biohacking: The Secret to Surviving It All with Ashlyn Carter

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the show one of our favorite past guests (and a dear friend of mine) Ashlyn Carter, founder of Ashlyn Writes, for the first of our Enc...

110. How to Ditch Goal Guilt with The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New year, fresh start, and that shiny list of goals you swear you'll conquer this time around. Sound familiar? By January 14 (aka Quitters’ Day...

109. Do These 6 Things at the Start of the New Year: My Annual Financial Reset

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your finances in need of a fresh start?! Whether you’re tuning in right after ringing in the new year or catching this on a random Thursday in M...

108. Why Goal-Setting is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again—where the magic of the season meets the whirlwind of new resolutions and goal setting. But let’s face it, the ex...

107. End of Year Business Review : 15 Questions to Ask Before the Year Ends

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and forget to take a moment to reflect. But the end of the year is the perfec...

106. Stop Pricing your Services like THIS. (with “Ask the Planner” host Desirée Adams)

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you, like all good 90s kids, dreamed of becoming a wedding planner after J.Lo and Matthew McConaughey lit up the big screen in the iconic 2001 rom-...

105. Kate Stewart: How a Family Tradition Became a Million-Dollar Business Making a Global Impact

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially the holiday season & we are so excited to have one of our first holiday-based entrepreneurs on the show. Kate Stewart is the fou...

104. Mimi Striplin: From Tiny Tassels to the Today Show— Million-Dollar Success Found in the Unlikeliest of Places

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Tiny Tassels to the Today Show— Today’s guest found million-dollar success in the unlikeliest of places.Driven by her passion for building bu...

103. 7-Steps to Creating a Stress-Free & Budget-Friendly Holiday Spending Plan [Solo Show]

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real, Black Friday is not what it used to be. Long gone are the days of getting up at 4 am to go to Kohls and stand in line for an hour in ...

102. Katie Lamb: My Business Is Profitable, but Is It Sustainable?

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching your income needs without working all the time— That’s every entrepreneur’s dream, right? Finding a way to comfortably meet your enough...

101. Shanna Massey: Disney Trips & Blue Bell - The Financial Freedom Found In Entrepreneurship

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From hustling on the playground selling plastic lanyard string to selling her own Shanna Banana Jewelry line while working her way through PT school, ...

100. Ask Me Anything! (Celebrating Our 100th Episode Solo Show Style)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it? 100 EPISODES of Consider the Wildflowers 🎊Recently we asked our email crew to send in questions you’d like for me to weigh in...

099. Rachael Leigh: Detangling your Personal Identity from your Brand's Identity.

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a moment in life or business when something just felt… off? It wasn’t too long into Rachael’s photography business that she re...

098. Laura Wifler: Turning the Page on a New Season in Business

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Shanna chats with author Laura Wifler on seasons of business, stewarding your work well, and navigating burnout.Laura is an autho...

097. Kate Ahl: Lessons Learned in Making Millions (& Watching it Slip Away)

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency. Their goal is to help business owners leverage Pinterest marketin...

095. Kelly Kussman: A Six-Figure Business Bootstrapped on Corporate Bonuses

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your why? You know… The thing that gets you up and out of the bed in the morning. The thing that pushes you to keep pressing on through ear...

094. Hannah Brencher: How 1000 Unplugged Hours Changed This Entrepreneur’s Life

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Shanna chats with author Hannah Brencher on the upcoming release of her book The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a ...

093. Akua Konadu: Thriving Together — The Power of Community for Entrepreneurs

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Akua Konadu is a storytelling strategist, educator, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. As the host of the Independent Business podcast by HoneyBook, A...

092. Jenn Jett Barrett: Go Ugly Early - Secrets to Launching Your Business

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Jett Barrett is a speaker, event host, and the founder of the Well Summit, a unique experience that creates space to unpack the things holding pe...

091. Lindsey Bomgren: Holy Bananas! A Business Built on FREE Workout Videos

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Bomgren started Nourish Move Love with a mission: to make quality workouts free and accessible to women around the world. Almost a decade late...

090. Christy Wright: From Dave Ramsey to Solopreneur - The Power of Saying Yes Before You’re Ready

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did Christy Wright go from a 25-year-old with no experience to sharing the stage with A-List speakers around the country? It all started by saying...

089. Shanna Tells All! Running a Business Without Social Media - Season Three Kickoff (Part II)

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consider the Wildflowers the podcast is officially back for season three! Keeping tradition with our season kickoff episodes, we’re turning the tabl...

088. Shanna Tells All! Running a Business Without Social Media - Season Three Kickoff (Part I)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consider the Wildflowers the podcast is officially back for season three! Keeping tradition with our season kickoff episodes, we’re turning the tabl...

087. Erin Loechner: From HGTV to Living Tech-Free

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the wonderful Erin Loechner, author of one of my all-time favorite books, Chasing Slow. From blogging to creating content for HGTV,...

086. Jena Holliday: Rewriting the Starving Artist Narrative

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every artist I’ve interviewed on this show has had some variation of the same story: I didn’t think it was possible to make a living doing ...

085. Rhiannon Bosse: Follow the *Joy* in Your Business

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the online noise telling her that 7-figures is the goal to aim for, Rhiannon is taking things at her own pace. “Once I understood taxes, net...

084. Kathryn Hager: Unexpected Outcomes of Saying Yes!

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Ramble and Co began in 2009, in Kathryn’s last semester of college, when her great-uncle offered her the chance to buy his screen print...

083. Courtney Wolf: How Your Self-Worth Impacts Your Finances

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making financial decisions in your business doesn’t need to be stressful. I know that’s easy for me to say with my background in finance…but tod...

082. Ashley Schoenith: Apron Parties and Oprah!

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heirloomed began as a way for Ashley to spend time with her grandmother back in 2006. Whenever Ashley visited home, the pair sewed aprons together at ...

081. Natalie Franke: Facing Hardship Head-On

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about surviving hardship and coming out the other side. Today’s guest opened up about her journey founding mult...

080. Melissa Oholendt: A Career Dream 15 Years in the Making

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Oholendt found her passion for interior design in her youth; buying shelter magazines with her allowance from picking strawberries in the back...

079. Katie Williams: How to Sell Luxury Handcrafted Products

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Williams, owner of Mississippi Stitches, took up sewing while she was in nursing school. She started a small side business, but quickly realized...

078. Natalie Browning: The Right Time to go Full Time

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie’s story began when she dropped out of college. Feeling lost and searching for a purpose, she ordered a jewelry-making kit on Amazon and stam...

077. Brittany Whitenack: From Craft Fairs to $8 Million in Annual Revenue

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany’s original plan after college was to climb the corporate ladder. When she bought her first candle-making kit online, she never planned to t...

076. Katie Gatti: Founder of Money with Katie

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Gatti Tassin, better known as Money with Katie, is the face and voice behind one of the top personal finance media brands for women. Her mission...

075. Rachel Heckmann: Running a Profitable Online Shop

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Running a product shop comes with its own learning curves from purchasing inventory to managing cash flow. In this episode Rachel Heckmann owner of th...

074. Bonnie Christine: Launching a 7-Figure Online Course

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Christine always knew she would own a business one day – she just wasn’t sure what kind of business she wanted to run. Not until she starte...

073. Tiffany Eurich: Landing Big Press for Your Small Business

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your business featured in major media outlets like Forbes or NBC, that dream may be closer than you think!Dr. Tiffa...

072. Rachel Awtrey: Lessons Learned From 2 Million Podcast Downloads

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the global number of podcast listeners is expected to reach over 504 million this year? More and more small business owners are jumping ...

071. Olivia Herrick: Choosing to Keep Your Small Business Small

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life as a small business owner is anything but predictable. Clients come and go, markets shift, seasons of life happen, and plans change.Olivia Herric...

070. Katie Guiliano: Founder of Hosanna Revival

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible is the bestselling book of all time…yet over thousands of years, there have been ...

069. Valerie Woerner: Creating a Product People Truly Love

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every so often, you come across a product and instantly know it will be a new staple in your life. The annual prayer journal from Val Marie Paper is o...

068. Chloe Mackintosh: The Business of Simple Living

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Chloe Mackintosh was growing up in Reno, Nevada, she never imagined living in the country. But halfway through college, her boyfriend (now husban...

067. Ten Unexpected Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Business

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year we celebrated one decade in business! I cannot believe it’s been 10 years since I pressed “publish” on our very first website announci...

066. Annie Jones: Buying an Indie Bookstore

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Jones is the owner of The Bookshelf, an independent indie bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia. The store has been a local staple in the southern t...

065. Monica Fullerton: Creating Career Flexibility for Military Spouses

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After marrying her high school sweetheart turned Air Force husband, Monica realized that the military community was ripe with entrepreneurs, but there...

064. Sarah Jane Tart: Playing to Your Strengths in Business

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no doubt that starting your business takes courage, but what about all the steps that come after that? Sticking with your craft even when it...

063. Michelle Boyd: Leaving One Business Behind to Start Another

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you’ve built a successful business, working with clients you love and making a great income...but something still feels like it’...

062. Jessica Hotz: Secrets to Building a Successful Non-Profit

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From teaching children to starting a non-profit and launching a small business development program, Jessica Hotz has always had one goal in life: to e...

061. Megan Gonzalez: Embracing Change in Your Business

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transition periods are never easy. Whether you’re moving from side hustle to full-time, growing a team, or streamlining your operations, change can ...

060. Torrance Hart: Founder Teak & Twine Gift Boxes

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What began as a bespoke wedding gift service has now grown into a multi-million dollar business in the gifting industry hitting the Inc 5000 list in 2...

059. Emily Moore: From Solopreneur to CEO

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How a news story on a chupacabra in Picayune, MS (featured on SNL) led this entrepreneur to building a full-service media agency. This week's pod...

058. Alexandria Smith: A Leap of Faith into Motherhood Photography

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From quitting her job and starting a motherhood photography business to taking over her father’s farm, moving cross country, and starting over with ...

057. Evelyn Henson: How to Thrive in *Every* Season of Business

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every entrepreneur has experienced the panic that comes with a slow sales month. After 10 years in business, our latest podcast guest has learned to d...

056. Katherine Bignon: The Courage to Let Go of What Isn’t Working

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a designer and stylist, Katherine helps small business owners simplify their wardrobe and gain back their confidence. In this episode, she shares h...

055. Sarah Rafferty: Making Six-Figures as a Cyanotype Artist

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many entrepreneurs, reaching 6-figures seems like the pinnacle of success. But sometimes the numbers can be misleading – is that revenue or prof...

054. Corine Pettit: Building a Web Design Business

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a special day! We are kicking off a month-long student series! You’ll be hearing from four of my past students sharing their journeys from ...

053. Julie Paisley: From Celebrity Photographer to Rest Coach

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Paisley has always felt the pressure to “do it all”. After more than a decade in the fast-paced world of destination wedding photography, it...

052. Mary Love Richardson: The Stress-Free Way to Scale Your Business

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From being an au pair in Switzerland to opening her own floral design business, Mary Love Richardson, founder of Rosemary & Finch floral design ba...

051. Sacia Matthews: Destination Wedding Photographer

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From a camera purchased off QVC to being named one of the Best Wedding photographers in America in just five years, Sacia Matthew’s story of leaving...

050. Heath Wilson: Co-Founder of the Aro Box

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you made it through an entire evening without checking your phone? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. According to r...

049. Sara Dunn: Founder of Sara Does SEO

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your niche in business isn’t always smooth sailing. Our latest podcast guest, Sara Dunn of Sara Does SEO, spent years exploring different ar...

048. Nicole Begley: Pet & Equine Photography

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself so full of ideas you weren’t sure which one to pursue first? Many entrepreneurs would describe themselves as “multi-...

047. D’Arcy Benincosa: From Poverty to a Million Dollar Business

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Overcoming Poverty to build a Million Dollar business. Today’s guest almost doesn’t need an introduction. I’ve admired her photography work from...

046. One Year of Consider the Wildflowers: Season Two Kickoff!

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been one year of Consider the Wildflowers and what an incredible journey it has been so far! As we kick off season two of the podcast, I am joi...

045. Tiffany Sauder: Can you ~ REALLY~ have it all?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really have it all? Today’s guest, Tiffany Sauder, believes you can. With four kids, three businesses, and two careers, Tiffany is a firm b...

044. Courtney Cannon: Making the Leap to Full Time

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to take the leap! This husband and wife photography team spent almost a decade working as full time music teachers while also building up...

043. Elizabeth McCravy: From Freelance to Full-time

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From coding MySpace websites in middle school to launching a web design and template shop post-graduation, today’s guest Elizabeth McCravy has had e...

042. Brittany Thoms: How to tell a Great Brand Story.

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do Nike, Chick-fil-A, and John Maxwell all have in common?! Her name is Brittany Thoms. She’s the co-founder of PR agency See. Spark. Go and to...

041. Sarah Erickson: Can My Business Survive Without Instagram?

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Other than my way around a spreadsheet and my love of Dolly Parton, I’m finding that these days I’m equally known for my decision to build a busin...

040. Robert Peterson: Managing Stress as an Entrepreneur

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs I think we all dream of that BIG pinch me moment. Achieving a certain revenue milestone, working with an ideal client, receiving an a...

039. Kat Schmoyer: Maintaining Hope in Seasons of Waiting

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows how to bounce back from unexpected (and unwanted) seasons of waiting, it’s today’s guest, Kat Schmoyer. From a global pandemic shu...

038. Jess Connolly: Chase Your Dreams, Boldly

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From starting a mommy blog called Naptime Diaries, helping co-found She Reads Truth, to authoring nine traditionally published books all while raising...

037. Katherine Corden: The importance of Community for Business Growth.

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether sitting together over coffee or catching up in DMs, community can come in so many forms. Long gone are the days of catching up in the break ro...

036. Catherine Guidry: Grass Roots Your Way to Success

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One client, one wedding, one new offer at a time. Catherine’s story of grass-rooting her photography business growth may not look flashy or instagra...

035. Rob Greene: Strategic and Radical Generosity in Business

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From working at the church tinkering with the idea of being a photographer full time, to six months later handing in his two weeks notice, Rob Greene’...

034. Emily Thompson: Being Boss

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the queen of podcasting, Emily Thompson on the show! You may know her as the co-host of the super popular podcast,  Being Boss. I had t...

033. Rylee Hitchner: Keeping Creativity Alive

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a sixteen year old with camera in hand, Rylee Hitchner set out on her creative journey. It’s not often one turns art into a career so young, but ...

032. Jessica Peddicord: Launching a Successful Ecommerce Shop

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From gorgeous watercolor crests and custom invitations to Holiday themed coffee mugs and Ginger Jars, there is no denying that watercolor artist Jessi...

031. Katie Daly Weiss: One “Yes” Away from Exponential Growth

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a day spent bored at home turned into a scroll on Pinterest turned into buying soy wax and teaching herself how to make candles, I doubt today’...