Navigating a Full Life: Grief, Ambition, and Connection in Motherhood with Shannon Buth
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My dear friend Shannon Buth, the creator of House of Shan, joins me today for a candid chat about grief, ambition, and the importance of connection and support in motherhood.
House of Shan is a clothing brand with the mission to Live What You Love. This mission led Shannon to give a portion of each sale to women’s and children’s charities. Her mission has raised over $250,000 for charity!
Today on WithIn:
Riding the rollercoaster of grief
Creating a successful business as a stay at home mom
How Shannon navigated going from a solopreneur to having a team of employees
Shannon’s experience of having a business relationship with her husband
The constant work needed to balance work, family, and all of the beautiful life in between
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