Shine Podcast with Shanna Star

Shanna
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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 

  1. 3D AGO

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

    Send us Fan Mail We 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 Codes 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

    41 min

  2. MAR 17

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

    Send a text We 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 value The 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/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

    51 min

  3. MAR 3

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

    Send us Fan Mail We 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 newsletter Please subscribe to our weekly newsletter on Blackerandread.com and follow @RebeccaBlacker for more stories, tips, and market insights 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

    56 min

  4. FEB 17

    How I Stopped Hiding My Story And Fought For My Health- From Burnout To Bright

    Send us Fan Mail I open up about the silent collapse behind a polished life: years of fatigue, weight gain without answers, surgery for benign tumors, and the slow climb back to energy. Tracing the beliefs that kept me quiet, the labs that finally told the truth, and the practices that made healing stick.  • naming the mediator role  • symptoms that didn’t fit the advice I kept hearing • functional testing for cortisol, insulin resistance and thyroid • targeted supplements and meds that finally moved the needle • surgery for armpit lumps, biopsy choice and benign results • slow weight loss, better sleep and returning capacity • daily tools that helped: red light, sauna, grounding, hydrogen tablets • advocating for care, pushing for labs and refusing dismissal • gratitude for a patient partner and steady friends • encouragement to seek help and stop minimizing my story Are you ready to streamline your business and elevate your client experience? Get 30% off HoneyBook: share.honeybook.com/shannastar Try Pic-Time free and get an extra month when you upgrade; link in the notes. Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

    42 min

  5. FEB 3

    Money Is Neutral, Value Is Chosen with Linda Hunt

    Send us Fan Mail We explore how to price with clarity, sell outcomes with confidence, and rebuild a healthy relationship with money so your business supports your life. Linda Hunt shares a simple pricing formula, mindset tools, and ways to lead without apology. • Money as neutral mirror and relationship • Minimum aligned price to stop burnout • Packages that sell results not hours • Counting non‑billable time and time off • Speaking with authority through process and clarity • Evolving your ideal client and niching • Journaling to unwind money stories • Peace as proof of alignment and worth • Boundaries that protect quality and energy Connect with Linda below: https://www.sumsolutions.com/ She also has a book coming out!  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

    51 min

  6. JAN 19

    From Side Hustle To Sustainable: Mastering Pricing, Profit, And Taxes with Megan Schwan

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Megan Schwan, CEO of Sidekick Accounting Services, to turn financial overwhelm into simple, repeatable habits that build profit and peace. From clean accounts to confident pricing and tax planning, we map out practical steps you can use today. • separating business and personal money to shift mindset • reading profit and loss to guide decisions • setting 40% gross margins and valuing time • reframing profit as generosity and impact • using conversion rates to focus marketing • avoiding red flags with receipts and taxes • adopting profit first cash flow habits • building buffers, retirement, and high yield savings • leaning on community, discernment, and grace 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 Find Megan: chatwithmeg.com and Your Accounting Sidekick Facebook group Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

    41 min

  7. JAN 6

    How Embracing Flaws Builds Confidence, Better Teams, And A Business You Actually Love with Chantell Preston

    Send us Fan Mail We trade perfection for progress and show how authenticity, boundaries, and financial literacy fuel real confidence. Chantell Preston shares hard-won lessons on negotiation, self-care, and redefining success by season, not by title. • embracing imperfection as a leadership advantage • identifying innate strengths versus learned skills • building confidence through compliments and small wins • integrating work and life with clear priorities • self-care as scheduled recovery, not a reward • saying no, protecting time, and using a gut check • practical negotiation tactics and countering offers • reframing failure as feedback and pivoting fast • validating your offer by solving real problems • financial literacy, pricing value, and wealth habits • WIN method for season-based priorities • success as peace, energy, and legacy Find and follow Chantell https://www.chantellpreston.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

    54 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    From Self-Doubt To Real Confidence With Simone Knego

    Send us Fan Mail We explore how real confidence is built through self-talk, daily action, and vulnerability, and how a single risk—climbing Kilimanjaro—reshaped Simone Knego’s life. We share tools to quiet the what-if whisperer and model healthier confidence for the people we love. • defining confidence as being the same person everywhere • vulnerability unlocking connection and support • self-talk that passes the best-friend test • control alt delete mindset reset explained • modeling confidence for our kids and clients • Kilimanjaro lessons on grit and goal setting • responding to critics with questions not defenses • the REAL method for building confidence • choosing positivity without toxic positivity • getting comfortable with discomfort through reps • podcasting with her daughter and what they learn • new book launch, speaking, and where to find Simone 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 https://simoneknego.com/ Support the show Keep Shining- Shanna Star

    35 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Shanna
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shine Podcast with Shanna Star
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    Shine Podcast with Shanna Star