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Shannon Hilson

Caretaking in the Shadows (and What It Cost Me)

What I’ve learned about reclaiming time, energy, and a voice I almost forgot was mine

6d ago

Caretaking in the Shadows (and What It Cost Me)

6d ago

Shannon Hilson

When the Algorithm Breaks Your Routine: 6 Lessons in Resilience for Creators

Here’s what you can do today to avoid a digital disruption tomorrow

Jun 1

When the Algorithm Breaks Your Routine: 6 Lessons in Resilience for Creators

Jun 1

Shannon Hilson

What I Make When I’m Not Trying to Impress Anyone

What childhood creativity can teach us about showing up now

May 21

What I Make When I’m Not Trying to Impress Anyone

May 21

Shannon Hilson

8 Questions Every Creative Should Ask Themselves at Least Once a Year

Holding space to define creative fulfillment on your own terms keeps you free as a creator

May 1

8 Questions Every Creative Should Ask Themselves at Least Once a Year

May 1

Shannon Hilson

Surviving the Post-Holiday Blues: What to Do and How to Cope

This is how I make this whole dirty transition a little easier and more realistic for myself

Jan 8

Surviving the Post-Holiday Blues: What to Do and How to Cope

Jan 8

Shannon Hilson

I’m an Old-School Artist Who Absolutely Loves AI Art

Because it can be a game-changer for creatives willing to explore the possibilities, writers included

Dec 6, 2022

I’m an Old-School Artist Who Absolutely Loves AI Art

Dec 6, 2022

Shannon Hilson

Happily Ever After Doesn’t Look the Way You Think It Does

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth having or pursuing.

Feb 18, 2022

Happily Ever After Doesn’t Look the Way You Think It Does

Feb 18, 2022

Shannon Hilson

Never Be Ashamed of Your Big Heart

Even though it may not always feel that way, it’s a strength, not a weakness.

Dec 5, 2021

Never Be Ashamed of Your Big Heart

Dec 5, 2021

Shannon Hilson

What Extroverts Keep Getting Epically Wrong About Introverts

No, we don’t secretly long to be different. And yes, you actually can “meet someone” sitting on your ass at home.

Oct 26, 2021

What Extroverts Keep Getting Epically Wrong About Introverts

Oct 26, 2021

Shannon Hilson

7 Small Things That Speak Volumes About Another Person

It’s easier to read other people and see what you’re getting into than you think. You just need to know what to look for.

Oct 21, 2021

7 Small Things That Speak Volumes About Another Person

Oct 21, 2021

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