MY MISSION

To create a next-level workplace vibe where mindfulness drives belonging, resilience, and peak performance for mentally healthy leaders.

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Fifteen years into my career, I found myself stuck in a toxic work environment where my credentials were constantly questioned, and my voice was straight-up ignored. #WorstVibeEver.

My connection to my work and passion for my career plummeted, and I was on the brink of quitting and becoming another talented woman of color lost to an unsupportive workplace. But instead of throwing in the towel, I decided to flip the script. I embarked on a journey to reclaim my connection—starting with myself, then extending it to my team.

At the time, I was also grieving the loss of my dad while navigating the challenges of being a new mom. The stress was overwhelming. A friend, seeing what I was going through, recommended meditation to help me cope. What started as a simple practice turned out to be a game-changer. I began to see my work environment differently—less judgment, more possibility. My productivity skyrocketed, barriers came down, and I reconnected with my team, which eventually led to a well-deserved promotion. (Hell yeah!)

That experience lit a fire in me to help others facing similar challenges. I realized that true leadership is about cultivating belonging, connection, resilience, and adaptability. This is the formula that drives peak performance. Today, I work with organizations to transform disconnection into belonging and stress into strength.

Through my keynotes, leadership development programs, and employee engagement experiences, I empower leaders and teams to not just survive change but to thrive through it, driving peak performance and creating vibrant, connected cultures.

WHATCH SHAWNTÀ IN ACTION

National Speaker Association Keynote: Wisdom in Wounds

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My Values

  • Intentional Awareness

    The present moment is liberation.

    My audience experiences personal freedom through radical presence. They are engaged and focused on the truth that now has to offer. They are confident and clear in their authentic selves, feel more courageous to speak and act, and have a higher capacity for compassion. They approach new experiences with curiosity, not fear.

  • Mindful Leadership

    The most effective leaders are present, centered, authentic, and trusted.

    I help create leaders who are masters at connection and skilled decision-making in both the workplace and home. I help people dismantle limiting stories, belief systems, hierarchies, and biases that prevent them from growing and operating in their highest selves. I empower organizations and individuals to pursue their goals inside a shared purpose.

  • Belonging

    To belong is to experience feeling seen, supported, connected, engaged, and proud.

    The work of belonging is the work of fairness and justice inside a system. It is also the work of personal empowerment. I create environments where people thrive without having to mask, hide, or limit themselves. I help individuals reconnect with their innate personal power and elevate their confidence.

  • Authenticity

    Authentic expression requires vulnerability, courage, and compassion.

    This work is rooted in radical acceptance of self and others – which isn't always comfortable, but is always worth it. We eliminate fear when we accept and express our true experiences and stand tall in who we are. The byproduct of authenticity is meaningful connection, which leads to greater compassion and appreciation for all.

  • Culture-Building

    Community is the bridge to culture.

    Culture happens when individuals come together to make something bigger than themselves; when they engage in a sense of shared belonging, meaning, and purpose, initiate positive changes together, demonstrate empathy, and experience peace and connection.

  • Evidence-Driven

    We gain instantaneous benefits through proven methods of mindfulness.

    As a CPA, technologist, and an expert in process improvement, I focus on mindfulness and culture-building practices because of their proven outcomes. Mindfulness and meditation not only transforms our thinking processes in real time, but improves our long-term ability to have compassion and connect with other people. This is how we grow and expand.

The Fun Stuff

  • I have called Detroit, Hampton, VA, and Atlanta home.

  • All four of my parents. My Mom is brilliant, resilient, and responsible. My “Bonus Mom” is a caregiver with a big heart and unconditional love. My “Bonus Dad” exemplifies unconditional love, discipline, and oratory gifts. And my Dad – courageous, mindful, a survivor, and all around badass. Also, my 3 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 stepsister, and grandmother (AKA bestie). And of course, my beautiful son, Amir.

  • I love to PERFORM and CREATE! Singing, dancing, painting, and writing stories & poems. Being from Detroit means that I was always surrounded by above average creatives. When I go home to Detroit to visit my family, my most cherished moments are when my “Bonus Dad” puts on records, and my sisters and I sing and dance like we are on stage!

  • I’ve lived many lives which makes me extremely relatable, highly empathetic (AKA psychic!), and am very skilled at understanding people and their needs.

  • Birth of my son in 2017: I had a doula who introduced me to yoga and meditation to prepare my body & mind for a natural childbirth. My childbirth was beautiful experience – I was surrounded by the love of my partner and used my breath to navigate the pain… and it worked! But then, Amir got sick which shook me to my core. I was laid of from work as soon as I returned.

    A “new mom”, relationship challenges with my then-partner, and toxic work environment in 2019, led me to a meditation class, which inspired me to bring to my work community at Synchrony.

    Witnessing my boss, mentor, and friend Greg’s death in 2022 – the ultimate catalyst for my work today.

Will my story resonate with your audience?

Let’s create a one-of-a-kind experience for your team and audience.