Her Story
About Stormy
Stormy Shelton brings 26 years of experience to her role as a financial professional and business owner based in Carthage, Texas. She began her career in bank bookkeeping and as a teller before taking time to raise her children. Shelton later handled bookkeeping for her husband's construction company for 16 years, served as an office manager at another firm, and worked as a QuickBooks expert with Intuit before launching her own remote bookkeeping business. Today she oversees daily operations, categorizes transactions, prepares tax returns, and offers financial advising while building a team that supports work-from-home opportunities for mothers. Shelton earned an associate's degree from Panola College, a bachelor's degree from UT Tyler, and will complete her master's degree at the University of Phoenix on November 9. She is pursuing her Enrolled Agent credential and plans to join the National Association of Tax Professionals and the Texas Society of Enrolled Agents. Beyond her professional work, Shelton serves on the board of Faith Haven, a faith-based nonprofit offering grief retreats.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Stormy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to having a very strong support system. Lots of people who believe in me when I don't believe in myself. And I'm very ambitious. I work a lot. And it makes me happy.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received is to get out of my own way, trust God's path for me, and not be scared to do it.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Learn everything you can from people who have been doing it. Keep learning with free education available. Get your education, certificates or a degree, because those things go a long way and provide a sense of accomplishment no one can take away.
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