Defining Success Podcast
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- Episode Three - Hank Coxe November 22, 2019Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, all the kids knew that if you get into trouble there was only one person to call - Hank Coxe. Hank, an criminal defense attorney, started his career as a prosecutor. He has held the some of most prestigious leadership positions in her profession and is truly a legal legend […]
- Episode Two - Belkis Plata November 15, 2019In 2014, I asked Belkis to join me in opening a law firm. We were both unhappy at our jobs at the Office of the Public Defender in Jacksonville, Florida due to the state of the office and the limited opportunities for upward mobility (although we loved the work). I knew a little bit about […]
- Episode One - Pilot November 8, 2019Here we go! I'm Shannon Schott, the person behind the Mrs. Make It Rainka brand. Success, for me has been an elusive concept although on paper I have "checked the boxes" of success. I'm am a partner at a law firm, mom, wife, leader in various organizations et cetera, et cetera. But this concept of […]
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Perfect Three (Full) Days in New York City
The Lay of the Land: New York City is such an amazing place. Every person who visits the City will have an totally different experiences that really cannot be recreated….mostly because the City is constantly changing and evolving. NYC has…
An Excuse to Wear a Ballgown
I realized that these events are a great way to support causes without a huge donation.
Three Chic Days In London
I love London. I love the accents, the style, the manners, the stiff upper lips. London is clean, refined, and not at all boring. There is a load of wealth (foreign and domestic), royalty, glamour, and historical significance. It’s the…
Last-Minute La Croix Costume
When I couldn’t find a costume for my son to wear, I found one in my local grocery store.
Paris in Winter
Three days in Paris
Happy Prime Day!
Prime Day is upon us! I love Amazon and I will be saving 5% with my Amazon Chase Card today. Will you? I have previously talked about my favorite products to make my house smarter and my life easier, but…
#NSale 2019: My Must-Haves
Are you excited?? I found my Nordstrom Card, and I am ready to save on my favorite Nordstrom brands for me like Spanx, Halogen, BP, Tory Burch, and Steven Madden. I am a creature of habit so that I can be super efficient, and my goals for the Nordstrom Sale are to stock up on everything that I have worn out or used up.
How to Do the MOST with Your Credit
10 years ago, I was living waaaaaaaaay outside my means. My very generous parents were giving me a monthly allowance for living expenses, but they provided for needs … not all of my wants. I was in my final year…
How to Find Childcare on Vacation
Last year, I did something liberating – I hired a babysitter on vacation! I worked for a summer at Chatham Bars Inn in Massachusetts and the hotel informally connected employees with guests to babysit. Flash forward ten years, there are…
Travel Guide: Summer in Boston (with a toddler)
While you can totally have a glam, adult-only experience, Boston is actually very kid-friendly. It’s a walking town, so as long as you’re prepared to walk, you can enjoy a fun day or week in Bean Town.
