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Confidence, Mindset & Lifestyle
💌 Let’s keep in touch
Founder Stories
Business Strategy
Confidence, Mindset & Lifestyle
💌 Let’s keep in touch
Áine Duffy on Music, Building and Refusing the Status Quo
Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate 8/21/25 Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate 8/21/25

Áine Duffy on Music, Building and Refusing the Status Quo

Irish artist and entrepreneur Áine Duffy shares her journey of building a €12,500 home, creating the Duffbox, and challenging the music industry - a bold story of resilience, creativity, and refusing the status quo.

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The Confidence You Build Doing Things Alone As a Woman
Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/26/25 Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/26/25

The Confidence You Build Doing Things Alone As a Woman

The first time I flew to Dubai alone, I nearly cried in the airport bathroom. But that trip - and every solo decision since - taught me something I didn’t know I needed: self-trust. If you’ve been putting something off because no one can come with you, this piece is your permission to go anyway.

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The Path Isn’t Linear: Redefining Success When You Step Away from the 9–5
Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/22/25 Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/22/25

The Path Isn’t Linear: Redefining Success When You Step Away from the 9–5

More women are walking away from high-paying roles to follow a different kind of ambition. Here’s what really happens when you pause the climb - and start carving your own path.

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Why It’s Okay to Spend on Quality
Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/20/25 Mindset & Lifestyle Shannon Kate 7/20/25

Why It’s Okay to Spend on Quality

Ever feel guilty for wanting something nice - even when you can afford it? This personal essay explores why spending on quality isn’t indulgent, it’s self-respect. A warm, reflective piece on mindset, money blocks, and believing you’re allowed to have nice things.

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