Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions! When You Show Up for Yourself, Your World Changes | Shelbie Morgan #35
"I had a lot of small victories, but it wasn't until I showed up as me completely that my world began to change." - Shelbie Morgan
Shelbie Morgan is a force for good. Good purpose, good energy, good vibes, and good financial literacy. For several years, Shelbie worked in corporate marketing and social media, with her last corporate role in human resources at TikTok. In late 2024, Shelbie bet on herself and pursued her passion project full-time when she shifted all her energy and talent into the Hustle Budget & Glow podcast.
Her mission is to advocate for financial wellness and mental resilience, helping listeners hustle smarter and live boldly. She applies her Texas Woman's University MBA to sit down 1:1 with entrepreneurs who are building businesses, breaking barriers, and redefining success on their own terms. Listening to their journeys, lessons learned, and unfiltered advice to inspire action.
We met in our first moments of a recent podcast conference and immediately clicked. I have been looking forward to sharing her perspectives and insights with this community ever since the initial connection.
In this Curated Questions episode, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with Shelbie, who emphasizes the importance of showing up for oneself, making empowered decisions, and the value of financial literacy. They discuss her upbringing, shaped by strategic parenting and mandatory volunteering, and how these experiences cultivated her confidence, empathy, and strong work ethic.
The conversation explores the importance of structured freedom, the power of serving others, maintaining financial awareness, and the impact of manifesting goals and self-belief. Shelbie's insights highlight the vital questions to ask oneself to achieve both personal and financial growth. Tune in for actionable advice on harnessing your full potential and building a successful, balanced life.
Episode Notes
[00:00] Introduction: The Power of Showing Up for Yourself
[01:04] Curated Questions: A Resource for Personal Growth
[01:27] Introducing Shelbie Morgan: A Force for Good
[02:46] Shelbie's Early Life and Parental Influence
[03:41] The Role of Choices and Freedom in Shelbie's Upbringing
[07:12] Volunteering and Its Impact on Shelbie's Life
[08:12] The Importance of Giving Back
[09:27] Shelbie's Passion for Sports and Extracurricular Activities
[11:05] The Value of Education and Continuous Learning
[12:17] The Influence of Family on Financial Literacy
[19:22] Curiosity and Its Role in Shelbie's Life
[20:55] Shelbie's Love for Gaming and Its Connection to Curiosity
[23:36] The Hustle, Budget, and Glow Podcast: Mission and Vision
[26:10] Shelbie's Journey in Entrepreneurship and Financial Wellness
[29:24] The Grind and Money Management
[29:31] Interviewing Entrepreneurs
[29:48] Talent and Passion in Business
[30:23] Developing Grit and Passion
[30:37] Managing Your First Dollar
[30:55] Corporate America Experience
[31:56] Effective Communication and Saving
[32:04] Understanding Your Finances
[34:09] Subscription Spending
[36:36] Monthly Bills and Savings
[37:32] Emergency Funds and Investments
[38:57] Entrepreneurial Aha Moments
[43:55] Manifestation and Vision Boards
[52:18] Self-Care and Prioritizing Yourself
[55:44] Final Reflections and Takeaways
[58:24] Reflections and Insights
Resources Mentioned
Head for the Cure for brain cancer
HustleBudgetGlow on YouTube
Grub It Up vegan bakery
Shelbie Morgan on LinkedIn
Questions Asked
When did you first understand the power of questions?
What did that look like as far as your parents encouraging you on in questions?
What do you wanna wear today?
What do you want for breakfast in the morning?
What should I pack for your lunch?
How do you think volunteerism has shaped how you're living life today?
What might be some questions that might encourage kindness or you think might have informed how you exercise kindness in the world?
Anything resonate there at all?
What did you get out of it?
Did you enjoy it?
Did you have a good time?
Would you do it again?
What are the next steps for these less fortunate people?
How are other people gonna show up for them in their lives beyond today?
What else can we do next?
What else can we do to help this person?
How could you help them more, and in what way?
Why do they have to live like this?
What can we do?
Why aren't people helping them like somebody do something?
How does curiosity work into your life?
How does that show up for you?
When's the last time you played your game?
What questions are not asked often enough about money?
What are you spending your money on that you're not using?
What are my bills?
What am I spending each month on my bills?
How much money do I have every two weeks?
What do I have left to allocate at the end of each week, end of each month?
What can I do with those funds?
Why do I wanna save and invest this money?
What does that overlap look like for you?
How do I envision my life once I achieve these things?
Is it gonna be more or less what you thought it would be?
How are you gonna embody those things?
There's so much beauty in this world, why not go see it?
Were there any pivotal questions, whether it was mentors asking you or any questions that you asked yourself specifically, that helped you get to where you are today?
Does this add value to my life?
Does this bring peace?
Do I feel like my nervous system goes into shock when I'm around this person or in this environment or doing this thing, or, do I feel joy and happiness and calm?
When's the last time you betted on yourself?
Where are the best places for folks to track you down and learn about the things that you're interested in?
How can you create structured choice opportunities in your relationships or work to help others develop confidence and decision making skills?
What consistent service commitment. Could you establish to stay connected to your community and maintain perspective on your own blessings?
In what areas of your life are you still holding back from, showing up as your complete authentic self? And what would change if you did?
What am I spending money on that I'm not using?
What are my actual monthly bills and expenses?
How much do I have left to allocate towards saving and investing?
Why do I want to save and invest this money - what's the purpose?
What is one essential question you could ask yourself weekly to maintain awareness and accountability in the areas of your life that matter most, whether that's finances, relationships, health, or personal growth?