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In a world obsessed with appearances and external validation, I challenge women to reclaim their voices, redefine success, and build deeper, more authentic connections.
My mission is to empower leaders, professionals, and change-makers to break free from shallow expectations, embrace self-awareness, and foster genuine impact. Through bold conversations and transformative insights, I help women navigate transitions, develop resilience, and lead with confidence ensuring they step forward not just seen, but truly understood and valued.
Meet Shauneille
Shauneille is a passionate speaker, author, and trainer with over 10 years of experience in training and administration across state, private, public sectors, and government. A lover of progress and a student of life, she empowers individuals to break free from the limitations of conventional thinking and embrace their true potential.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Shauneille’s journey began with a powerful moment as a unit manager at a healthcare facility. When she saw a “one size fits all” system stifling growth, she questioned the norm and set out to challenge the status quo.
That moment sparked a lifelong mission to inspire others to reject complacency and take bold action in creating meaningful change.
With a deep commitment to personal growth, leadership, and faith-based empowerment, Shauneille guides her audiences through pivotal transitions, helping them cultivate resilience and authenticity. Her focus on redefining success, leading with confidence, and strengthening faith-based principles empowers people to create lasting impact in both their personal and professional lives.
Through her books, workshops, and keynote presentations, Shauneille inspires individuals to align their purpose with their actions, embrace change with grace, and lead with unwavering intentionality. She doesn’t just speak – she ignites transformation.
Shauneille's Talks
Empowering Fearless Women to Defy Limits, Lead & Own Power
1. Belonging
Why It’s More Than Just From workplaces to social spaces, people crave belonging, yet many struggle to truly feel seen and valued.
Whether in leadership, organizations, or personal circles, understanding how to cultivate a sense of belonging can transform relationships, engagement, and emotional well-being.
2. Defining Success Early
Reducing Comparison in Youth Development.Social comparison starts earlier than ever, affecting children’s self-worth and shaping their future perceptions of success. By tapping into youth personality development, we can redefine success in a way that builds confidence and resilience—preventing the shallow, external measures that often lead to dissatisfaction in adulthood.
This conversation is timely and essential for anyone navigating personal growth, leadership, or parenting.
3. Looking Inward
The Missing Step Before Counseling. Many people seek therapy but struggle to make meaningful progress because they haven’t built the habit of self-transparency. Research shows that it often takes multiple sessions before clients open up, leading to wasted time, energy, and financial resources.
I’m not suggesting people avoid counseling, but I do encourage a proactive approach—learning to be honest with yourself before walking into therapy.
Shauneille's Testimonials
Empowering Fearless Women to Defy Limits, Lead & Own Power
Miss Smith is a phenomenal person and a wonderful champion for Empowerment! Her knowledge and expertise is A+.
Maurice Jordan
Shauneille Smith is an exceptional career advisor who has provided me with invaluable guidance and support many times throughout my career. I am pleased to say that Shauneille's advice was instrumental in helping me achieve career goals leading to several promotion opportunities.
Davis Lisa
We found Shauneille to be a genuine, caring, and loving person. Different from a lot of people working in that profession. She proved when working with the girls, she showed in communicating with them empathy, which made her a great listener and helped her to understand just what the girls was expressing.
Marvin N. Arrington
