Resolving the Ethical Tension Between Entrepreneurship and Artistry in the Music Industry
Hi, my name is Jack Pordea! I’m a student at the University of Missouri St. Louis and an aspiring musician. For the past couple years I...
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SHELLY SNOW PORDEA
The Creativ U
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Oct 2, 2020
- 4 min
Grammar Matters, Writer Friend!
I probably know what you're thinking. You have that one friend who you've dubbed Grammar Queen, and you move on throughout life without a...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min
Playful Makes Perfect
I recently heard an interview with Keith Urban on Dax Shepherd's podcast where Urban talks about his beginner's mindset approach to...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
Lessons Of The Seasons
We’re coming to the end of our 31-day challenge, and everything in our world has changed. No matter where we find ourselves on the...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Dec 5, 2019
- 5 min
Why Collaboration Is Greater Than Leadership
A cold hush fell over the room. It was one of those feelings comparable to getting knocked from the shoulder tops of your chicken-playing
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Nov 8, 2019
- 3 min
Education, Creativity And Writing A Memoir
Earlier this week, I was able to speak to a group of students about writing. Since being out of the classroom for a few years now, I’ve...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Prioritizing Your Creative Passions
This week, I had the honor of speaking with Deanna Frances on her podcast Lean Into Curiosity. We found each other through social media...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Jul 12, 2019
- 6 min
How To Become A Writer
I've loved reading since before I could make out words written on the page myself. There was something magical about a story being read...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Jul 12, 2019
- 8 min
Why I Quit My Job To Do Something New
Do you love going to your job every day? I hope you do! For many years, I absolutely did. So, since leaving my full-time job in 2017,...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Jun 3, 2019
- 3 min
Why The Work You're Doing Now Matters
Have you ever gotten lost in a spreadsheet or presentation and been paralyzed by the thought that your work doesn't really matter? You...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- May 10, 2019
- 5 min
Juggling Small Business And Family
Guest Post by Michele Dosio of MD Lighting and St Augustine Craftsman–bedroom design by Ben and Erin Napier from HGTV's Hometown
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Apr 24, 2019
- 4 min
What Does Courage Look Like?
I've been thinking a bit about my previous blog post, Answering the Call to Courage. I honestly asked myself why I felt compelled to...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Apr 20, 2019
- 4 min
Answering The Call To Courage
Have you watched Brené Brown's Netflix special, The Call to Courage yet? If not, don't worry, you still have time. It's only been up since
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Apr 6, 2018
- 4 min
Three Reasons To Just. Say. Yes.
I think it's a little bit ironic that I'm entitling this post the way I have. If you've subscribed to my website, the current free...
Shelly Snow Pordea
- Nov 2, 2017
- 5 min
6 Ways To Keep Your Sanity With A Busy Schedule
My daughter is getting married. We are full-on DIY-ers. And we love it. But it is a L.O.T. of work! Coupled with the fact that I have...
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