Shine Podcast with Shanna Star

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Oct 2026

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Hello, I'm Shanna Star. Yes my actual middle name. I've moved my business 5 states, started life over again this time at the beach as life always takes unexpected turns. I have a heart to teach women the ins and outs of not only small business and growth but also personal self reflection while remaining a badass with a strong but vulnerable heart. This is a small business and self-improvement podcast and those who want to hear other amazing women I've met along the way! Subscribe and join the #shinepodcast

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November 10, 202643 min

Rewriting Self-Image For Abundance with Mariko Fujimura

Send us Fan Mail We talk with mindset and self-image coach Mariko Fujimora about how subconscious programming shapes abundance, confidence, and the results we keep repeating in business and life. We share practical ways to catch limiting thoughts, build courage through small asks, and shift from strategy-chasing to true inner alignment. • what self-image is and why the inner image drives results • how childhood programming and daily self-talk shape abundance mindset • Mariko’s career pivot and the “I’m not good enough” belief rewrite • using “what if” questions to create possibility without forcing belief • why women entrepreneurs often settle and feel guilty asking for more • building the asking muscle with small, everyday requests • reframing failure as lessons, feedback, and usable data • embodiment work as alignment of thoughts, feelings, and actions • a simple practice: study your thoughts and replace the script on purpose • subtracting draining habits and learning to say no Get your free discovery call with Mariko https://www.kiseki-institute.com/ Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

October 27, 202657 min

Your Best Marketing Works When You Sound Like You with Autumn Wilson

Send us Fan Mail I chat with social media strategist Autumn Wilson about why your real voice is your biggest advantage in marketing, especially when the internet feels crowded and noisy. We get practical about what authenticity looks like, how to set boundaries, and how to build a simple social media strategy that attracts the right clients without burning you out. •why your online voice needs to match who you are in person •how social media shifted from billboard marketing to human connection •how to decide what to share publicly and what to keep private •why likes and follower counts are weaker signals than they used to be •how viral posts can attract the wrong audience and hurt results •why copywriting and messaging strategy are worth the investment •how bold content should call in the right people and repel the wrong fits •the emotional toll of vulnerable content and how to plan for it •evergreen content as a safety net when you need a break •whether you can grow without showing your face and when it works •how Autumn builds Simply Social Media Society for solopreneurs who hate social media •batching and building a sustainable content rhythm based on real energy https://www.ajwservices.com/simplysocialmediasociety https://www.instagram.com/autumn.j.wilson/ https://www.ajwservices.com/smquitlist Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

October 13, 202656 min

Stop Guessing And Start Running Your Business By The Numbers with Melissa Broughton

Send us Fan Mail Melissa and I chat about business owners try to run through their accounts and how a great bookkeeper keeps your finances clean, accurate, and stress resistant. We also break down simple habits and metrics that help you spot profit leaks, protect cash flow, and grow with consistency. • the strangest expenses clients try to categorize as business • the real difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper behind the scenes • how bookkeepers help you think through deductions without crossing ethical lines • mileage tracking and why documentation beats guessing • daily bank balance checks as a cash flow early warning system • subscription creep, duplicate charges, and how to request refunds • burn rate, budgeting basics, and paying yourself first • a QuickBooks inspection to find profit leaks and waste • building momentum through in person networking and consistent follow-up • the 25 client framework and how to split time between marketing and client work • “the pressure is a privilege” mindset for hard seasons https://busybeeadvisors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/busybeeadvisors/ Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

September 29, 202628 min

How To Spot Bad-Fit Clients Before You Book Them

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode- I get honest about client red flags and why the biggest warning signs show up before you ever book the job. I share a tough early-career story that reshaped how I screen clients, write contracts, set boundaries, and protect my time and peace. • a real engagement shoot story that reveals early warning signs • communication red flags like evasive answers, rude messages, and unrealistic response expectations • money red flags including discount demands, payment delays, and contract haggling • scope red flags like revision overload, raw file requests, and unclear usage rights • instinct-based red flags and why your gut is pattern recognition • a practical vetting process with calls, questionnaires, and non-negotiables • staying open to client questions while holding firm boundaries • pricing confidence and using real monthly numbers to set rates please contact me and you can send me a DM on Instagram. It’s Shine Podcast with Shauna Star, or you can even email me davistaphotography@me.com too if you love today’s episode, I would love and appreciate if you repost this on your Instagram Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

September 15, 202646 min

Relationships Create Revenue When You Get In The Room with Angelica Pompy

Send us Fan Mail We break down why in-person events are becoming even more valuable in the age of AI, and how real community can change the trajectory of your business. Angelica Pompey shares practical ways to network with intention, turn conversations into collaborations, and use Instagram and email marketing to keep relationships warm. • building community as a growth strategy for creative women entrepreneurs • setting an intention before events to make time and money count • volunteering strategically to get in the room and grow your email list • why relationships generate revenue more than quick business card swaps • simple follow-up systems using Instagram, voice notes, video DMs, and connection calls • what is working on Instagram now: story-led carousels, reels, and consistent posting • storytelling that creates demand and brings in qualified leads • building an owned audience with email marketing so your business is not tied to the algorithm • the “Secret To Your Next Instagram Sale” free resource and how it helps sell without “book now” • Business Church Live summit details and why intentional networking is designed into it Connect and follow Angelica Pompy The secret to your next instagram sale https://angelicapompy.com/instagram-secret Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelicapompy/ Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

September 1, 202652 min

Human Connection ROI with Nida Leard

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Nida about why the quality of our relationships is one of the highest-return assets in life and business, especially as AI makes everything feel faster and less personal. We share practical ways to build community, stay intentional about friendships, and expand your circle without turning people into transactions. • defining network versus real relationships • using a simple grading system for closeness and trust • naming the energy drain of overinvesting in the wrong people • building deep relationships while also going broad strategically • why acquaintances often create the biggest career opportunities • keeping up with people using WhatsApp lists and personalized outreach • why the human touch matters more with deepfakes and scams • the idea behind IRL as a “second brain” for relationships • Nita’s path from introvert to super connector through hosting and TEDx • hosting dinners, walks, and small gatherings as community leadership Connect and follow Nida Leard https://www.instagram.com/nidaleardofficial Join the IRL waitlist Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

August 18, 202644 min

What If The Best Marketing Is A Conversation? with Jessica Rhodes

Send us Fan Mail I had the opportunity to chat with Jessica Rhodes, founder of Interview Connections, to talk about why podcast guesting is the rare kind of marketing that builds real connection instead of leaving us burned out. We share practical steps for getting booked, what makes a pitch feel professional, and why relationships still matter more than automation as AI changes the landscape. • podcast guesting as connection-first marketing for remote entrepreneurs • feeling “full” after interviews as a sign of alignment • building instant credibility and social proof through guest appearances • confidence gains from real-time feedback with a host • choosing interview topics based on client problems and transformations • pitching like a human instead of an AI template blast • including a one sheet with headshot, bio, links, topics, and questions • finding active podcasts using Listen Notes, Rephonic, Podmatch, and groups • quick research hack by searching where peers have guested • Jessica’s origin story as a new mom and virtual assistant • scaling from hourly work to packages, pricing, and an agency model • returning to CEO role and reshaping the company vision • competing with low-cost AI tools while protecting quality • handling change, grief, and identity shifts as a founder • why rest and nervous system care improves business results Connect and follow Jessica https://interviewconnections.com/ https://interviewconnections.com/podcast/ Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

August 4, 202647 min

Why Your “Calm” Might Be Shutdown with Lori Montry

Send us Fan Mail We follow the clues behind fatigue, brain fog, cravings, irritability, and shutdown and trace them back to nervous system overload instead of personal failure. Lori Montry shows us how survival adaptations shape behavior and how a simple daily check-in can rebuild safety, capacity, and real choice. • common nervous system distress signals such as sleep issues, low energy, brain fog, cravings, irritability and chronic symptoms • Lori’s personal path from early adaptations to somatic healing work and nervous system education • why trauma is not a contest and why “small” experiences still shape protective patterns • shifting from controlling the nervous system to building a relationship with it • the graduated cylinder 1–10 model for mapping regulation, activation and shutdown • using thoughts, sensations, emotions and behaviors as data points for self-awareness • how shutdown can mimic calm and why the body is the reliable compass • why behavior change fails in survival mode and how to reduce time spent at 6+ • attuned self-care prompts like “What does this need?” and “What would feel good right now?” Follow Lori and get her book! https://www.lorimontry.com/ Take the free quiz https://yourenottheproblem.com/quiz Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

July 21, 202657 min

Purpose Through Faith And Awareness with Malaysia Harrell

Send us Fan Mail Malaysia talks about what spiritual alignment actually looks like when you are successful on paper but struggling inside. We connect trauma, grief, purpose, and peace, and we get honest about what it costs to keep performing instead of healing. • spirituality as alignment and awareness rather than religion • repeated patterns in work and relationships as a signal to look inward • reframing a survival job as an investor in your purpose • unacknowledged trauma and grief living in the body • miscarriage loss and creating rituals and support that women rarely receive • Malaysia’s near-death sepsis story and why self-advocacy matters in healthcare • preparing for what you pray for by building systems and practicing stewardship • recognizing alignment as peace even during change, grief, and chaos • combating loneliness through community, creativity, nature, and prayer Follow Malaysia https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrell download your copy of "The Becoming Manifestation Guide" Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

July 7, 202651 min

The Art of Receiving with Kay Rashad

Send us Fan Mail Kay talks about why receiving feels so vulnerable for so many women, from compliments and gifts to support, money, and bigger opportunities. We name the habits that keep us shrinking and share practical ways to build self-worth, confidence, and emotional capacity so we can let good things land. • why giving is easy and receiving can trigger guilt and self-doubt • how rejecting a compliment rejects the giver’s joy too • fear of success and “waiting for the shoe to drop” mindset • affirmations, journaling, and speaking worth out loud • a simple breath-and-pause practice to actually receive praise • using encouragement in DMs and being mindful of online negativity • over-apologizing, trauma patterns, and taking up space • replaying conversations, anxiety spirals, and learning to move on • confidence as the result of receiving and showing up fully • dimming our glow to avoid growth, loss, or visibility • health, chronic illness, gratitude, and asking for help Connect and follow Kay https://www.instagram.com/discovering_kay Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Right now you can get 30% off with my discount code: https://share.honeybook.com/shannastar You can try Pic Time for free with my code and get an extra free month when you upgrade to a paid plan: head to the notes and click the link to start your beautiful galleries today https://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referral Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star