The Heavy Purse

A New Look and a New Focus

A New Focus | www.TheHeavyPurse.comThe Heavy Purse underwent a makeover this weekend to coincide with a new focus. I love it and hope you do too! As I mentioned back in January, I’ve made the decision to broaden my scope beyond raising financially confident kids to help you become Financially Real. Don’t worry — I’m still going to provide plenty of tips on children and money! But I’m also going to help you get real with your finances too.

What Is Financially Real?

One thing everyone also tells me they want to achieve is financial freedom, which is completely understandable. It’s what I want too.The allure of being able to do what you want, when you want is so enticing.

What I found is that it doesn’t live up to the hype for many people because they built unreasonable expectations around it, assuming life will somehow become perfect while it remains gloriously messy. Or they may have achieved freedom, but a lack of confidence still enslaves them with self-doubt and uncertainty, preventing them from enjoying their money.

I’ve been helping people get real with their finances for 23 years and reclaim their financial power. Not just on the good days either, but during complicated and emotional times too, which is almost every day.

On Friday, I’ll go into more detail on Financially Real. In the meantime, please take a tour of the new site and let me know what you think!

Shannon

March 16, 2015  •  30 Comments  •  The Heavy Purse

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  1. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    Love the new look and focus you are taking Shannon! You have so much to offer.
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thank you, Brian! I appreciate your support!
  2. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    The new focus sounds great and I look forward to what you have to share. The website looks great! Mr.CBB
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Mr CBB! I think the site looks great too and I hope you find the new focus valuable. :)
  3. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    It looks great Shannon! Less pinky. :) I need to do an "as seen on" and just give my blog a wee bit of an overhaul myself. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with with the new look!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Tonya! Website makeovers can add a little sparkle and shine. :) And yes, you definitely should add an "as seen on"!
  4. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    LOVE THIS so much!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thank you! Me too!:)
  5. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    I LOVE the new look and I love the "Financially Real" concept!! I can't wait to see where you take this next and don't forget to add your other podcast appearance with me to your podcast section. :-)
  6. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    The site looks great. You are rocking that LBD! You have a great message and it's exciting to see you expanding your focus.
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Kim! I am rocking that LBD! ;) Thanks again for all your support!
  7. Monday, March 16th, 2015
    Incredible news, Shannon! I love the new look of the site! I love your new focus, too, and I think it helps broaden your scope to people like me who enjoy your advice but do not have kids (but likely will some day). Looking forward to the future of your site!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, DC. I'm really looking forward to expanding my focus and previously my niche may have been a little too narrow. There are so many people who need support and many people - like yourself - will one day became parents. I still believe that teaching young kids about money is key to reversing the financial illiteracy trend, and it's my hope by expanding my focus that I can help more people be ready to be a good financial role model to their children.
  8. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
    Looking forward to seeing how your new focus plays out, Shannon - excited for you!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Travis! Appreciate the support!
  9. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
    Great new look and I love the Financially Real concept. Looking forward to seeing more on your new focus!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Gary! I hope you find it valuable too!
  10. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
    I love the new look Shannon! Taking a tour of the whole site now :)
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Kayla! Hope you enjoy the site! I know you'll read everything, my friend. :)
  11. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
    Looks great!
  12. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
    Looks great!! Can't wait to hear more of your expertise!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Catherine! Appreciate the support!
  13. Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
    Very impressive! I actually love this look more than the previous one. Congrats!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Jayson! I love the new like too. :)
  14. Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
    The site looks awesome, Shannon! Love the new header and colors. And, you look fabulous! Looking forward to reading more--I very much like the concept of "financially real," and I'm totally intrigued.
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Awww ... thank you, Mrs. Frugalwoods! I'm glad you're intrigued by Financially Real and hope I can deliver on the goods. :)
  15. Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
    Awesome site Shannon! I love the update and the new focus. Perfect area for you!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Grayson! I'm really excited to share more of my expertise and experience with everyone too!
  16. Thursday, March 19th, 2015
    Wow Shannon, this is great! I love that you're widening the scope to help others in their own financial life as well as still keeping up your great work about raising financially confident kids. LOVE the new design and can't wait to read more about what you have in store for us!
    • Shannon Ryan
      Thursday, March 19th, 2015
      Thanks, Hayley! I appreciate the support and I'm excited about expanding my scope too. I have lots to share! :)
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