Shine Podcast with Shanna Star

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Jun 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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July 7, 202651 min

The Art of Receiving with Kay Rashad

Send us Fan MailKay 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_kayAre 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

June 23, 202659 min

Your Brand Photos Should Say Something Before You Do with Heike Delmore

Send us Fan MailWe talk with personal branding photographer and educator Heike Delmore about creating brand photos that actually support your business goals instead of just looking pretty. We break down how to plan imagery that feels authentic, builds trust fast, and helps you show up as who you are becoming. • the difference between influencer style photos and strategic personal branding photography • why showing your face builds connection and makes your business more memorable • what goes wrong after a shoot: overposting, underposting, and imposter syndrome • how to choose a branding photographer who understands marketing and messaging • questions to ask yourself about perception, identity shifts, and brand direction • how to plan outfits across professional, business casual, and casual looks • using “purpose” images so every photo supports a specific offer or goal • updating brand photos yearly and bridging the gap to your next level identity Follow and work with Heike: https://www.heikedelmore.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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

June 9, 202651 min

You Can Build A Six-Figure Launch Without Ads with Andrea Engstrom

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Andrea Engstrom to unpack how she bets on herself, walks away from a comfortable job, and builds a six-figure coaching launch through clarity, confidence, and referrals. We get practical about organic Facebook growth, workshop strategy, and why the inner work matters just as much as the business plan. • betting on yourself and taking the leap with a date on the calendar • choosing an offer based on your current circle of influence and what people already ask you for • building organic leads through Facebook friends, consistent posting, and priming your profile • hosting a free workshop and using a free next step to drive sales conversations • urgency and frequency of activity through repeat workshops and direct outreach • mapping a signature coaching program with the rule of threes and selling from the outline • building confidence through action and doing the messy reps • five ways to double income through leads, conversion, pricing, repeat sales, and profit margin • using referrals and strategic partnerships to get higher quality leads that close faster • making referrals easy with scripts, clear steps, and a simple intro process I have a workshop that you can register for on my website, https://andreaengstrom.com/. My workshop is 100k in 90 days for keys to launch your own coaching program. 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

May 26, 202643 min

Leadership Starts Before You Are In Charge with Urmi Hossain

Send us Fan MailLet's start to rethink what leadership really is and why the most powerful leaders often have no formal title. We talk through practical ways to build influence, fight imposter syndrome, prevent burnout, and create a workplace culture where women back each other. • redefining leadership as impact, inspiration, and influence instead of titles • learning leadership through Toastmasters, public speaking, feedback, and active listening • leading teams when you feel too young and building trust through action • showing leadership through kindness, initiative, and mentoring others • handling imposter syndrome with self-talk, reframing, and documenting wins • preventing burnout with priorities, time blocking, sleep, and balance • career growth advice on networking, LinkedIn, mentors, and coffee chats • building women’s empowerment at work by supporting ideas and sharing opportunities • finding community through women-led networking groups and social events • remembering self-care matters and letting go of guilt https://linktr.ee/urmihossainPeople can connect with me on LinkedIn. It’s called Urmiho Sign. I also have a YouTube page called Urmiho Sign. I have a podcast called Stories Beyond Borders, which is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And my book is available on Amazon. It’s called Discovering Your Identity, a Rebirth from Integration Struggle. If people can just Google like Women in Leadership Foundation, they will find out about the work that we do on a national level 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

May 12, 202650 min

What If The Story You Tell About Money Creates Your Net Worth With Hilary Hendershott

Send us Fan MailHilary Hendershott speaks rewiring money beliefs so we can create, protect, and pass on generational wealth with less shame and more agency. We share a simple framework that links money language, daily habits, earning power, and long-term investing so financial confidence becomes buildable. • Hilary’s BMW gas station rock bottom and what it reveals about money psychology • The seven-step framework: decide, speak, plan, earn, save, invest, protect • Tracking your money language for two weeks to surface hidden beliefs • Replacing “I can’t afford that” with “How can I afford that?” and using a clean “no” • Why “there’s never enough money” drives self-sabotage spending • Destructive beliefs like “money is evil” and “rich people are greedy” • How gender roles and people-pleasing can derail retirement planning • Abundance mindset in practice: raising income by building skills and owning your value • Pricing, boundaries, and why being “too cheap” can signal low quality • What a fiduciary is and why fee-only advice matters • Minimizing taxes as income grows and life gets more expensive • Giving yourself permission to renegotiate commitments when life hits You can find my YouTube channel and my website at the same words it’s hendershott wealth my web address is hendershottwealth.com my YouTube channel is hendershott wealth. 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

April 28, 202649 min

A Family Lawyer-Turned-Coach On Beating Burnout And Living On Purpose with Wendy Meadows

Send us Fan MailWe share clear signs of burnout, why movement beats numbing, and how to detach self-worth from output. Wendy S. Meadows walks through her Sparkle + Grit framework, four life quadrants, and the brave art of letting go, including an amicable divorce and a gentler legal path through mediation.• early burnout tells like irritability, nightly wine, clumsiness, anxiety spirals• turning down sugar and alcohol to restore sleep and energy• exercise as stress-cycle completion and thinking time• shifting modalities with seasons to keep movement joyful• untangling identity from productivity through personal coaching• invisible load and mental tabs women carry at home• “share scars, not wounds” as a rule for healthy vulnerability• Sparkle + Grit framework applied to work, family, health, self• boundaries with draining friendships and kinder self-talk• modeling self-care for kids through action not advice• choosing alignment by letting go, not just adding more• mediation, coaching high-achieving women, and career pivots👉 Grab Wendy’s free sparkle & GRIT Playbook: https://www.sparkleandgrit.com/playbookAre 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

April 14, 202652 min

How A Creative Entrepreneur Weaves Prayer, Design, And Business Into A Life That Serves Others with Sarah Trop

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with designer and studio founder Sarah Trop to explore how faith, creativity, and business can move together without noise or hype. From parenting and pricing to prayer and pushback, we trace a practical path for building spaces and rhythms that heal.• origin story of Funcycled and family-first entrepreneurship• TV wins, media features, and saying yes to stretching moments• design as stewardship, hospitality, and emotional well-being• quiet faith integration through themes, prayer, and her new book• collaboration and community as a business strategy• boundaries online and offline, avoiding political bait• pricing, expectations, and navigating “free work” pressure• discernment around practices like yoga and sound baths• listening prayer leading to painting and publishing• sacred rhythms over hustle, Sabbath and accountability• women as thermostats in church, work, and home• marriage, submission, therapy, and honest growthAre 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralfuncycled.com Support the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

March 31, 202641 min

Embodied Wellness: Reclaiming Body, Power, And Purpose with Anna Finck

Send us Fan MailWe explore embodied wellness with Anna Fink, the link between women’s symptoms and deeper signals, and how health powers purpose, work, and joy. Practical rituals, mindset shifts, and a season of collective shedding point toward a more sovereign way to live and lead.• what embodied wellness means and why it matters• symptoms as signals not life sentences• systemic gaps in women’s health and patriarchy’s imprint• health as foundation for business, creativity and service• rest and meditation as productivity multipliers• daily rituals that support liver, lymph and adrenals• fruit-forward breakfasts and hydration practices• how joy and frequency shape outcomes• measuring “becoming” and human design signals• collective shedding in 2025 and rising in 2026• how to connect with Anna and access her Radiance CodesAre 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

March 17, 202650 min

You Don’t Need Followers To Earn: The Anti-Influencer Path With Meg

Send us Fan MailWe share how to earn online without chasing fame or virality, using UGC, thoughtful affiliate marketing, and flexible freelancing. Meg explains the anti-influencer method, step-by-step ways to land gigs fast, and how to build a resilient community and income stream you control.• What anti‑influencer means and why it works• Building community on Facebook without oversharing• UGC vs influencer marketing and brand budgets• Authentic affiliate picks that convert and scale• Amazon on‑site and TikTok Shop requirements• Getting started with UGC apps and portfolios• Platform strategy across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube• Posting cadence, batching, and creative cycles• Freelancing for stable cash flow and skills• Pitching with metrics and securing retainers• Growing email lists and simple entry offers• Free and paid community structure and valueThe freebie is land a UGC gig in one day. You can find it on my TikTok. It’s in my link in bio. It’s like the first thing there.https://www.tiktok.com/@megthecreator_ 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star

March 3, 202656 min

How A New York Broker Used Vulnerability On Camera To Build Community And Close Deals with Rebecca Blacker

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with NYC broker Rebecca Blacker to unpack how candid video, clear advice, and a thoughtful team culture took her from zero listings to a 60M year while raising two kids. Expect tactical content ideas, mindset shifts, and a blueprint for sustainable growth.• starting from zero with strategic studio videos and phone clips• leaning into vulnerability to build trust and recall• educational content that answers first-time buyer questions• expanding from real estate to broader entrepreneurship topics• why video outperforms static posts across platforms• repurposing content without reinventing the wheel• mixing humor with luxury brand positioning• measuring success by pipeline, not vanity metrics• evolving client base and niche clarity over time• trust-first advising and long-term relationships• setting boundaries, weekends off, and team leverage• mentors as accelerators and how to find them• where to follow Rebecca and join her newsletterPlease subscribe to our weekly newsletter on Blackerandread.com and follow @RebeccaBlacker for more stories, tips, and market insightsAre 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/shannastarYou 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 todayhttps://davistaphotography.pic-time.com/referralSupport the showKeep Shining- Shanna Star