The Shawanna Kennedy Experience

Shawanna Kennedy
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 Welcome to The Shawanna Kennedy Experience—your go-to podcast for bold conversations, real-life transformation, and next-level visibility. This powerhouse channel features two dynamic shows that blend business brilliance with personal growth: 💼 C-Suite CEO Chat Step inside the boardroom and behind the brand with Shawanna Kennedy, as she interviews high-impact CEOs, founders, executives, and change-makers. These are raw, unfiltered conversations about business growth, leadership mindset, scaling strategies, pivots, wins, losses—and the truth behind success. 🎯 Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants, and anyone seeking to grow their business and visibility from the inside out. 📈 Topics: Business strategy, entrepreneurship, CEO mindset, leadership development, branding, visibility, personal brand growth. 🧘🏽‍♀️ You First Prioritize yourself without apology. In this deeply personal show, Shawanna dives into powerful, faith-based conversations about mental wellness, self-care, healing, identity, and purpose. From licensed therapists and life coaches to real women overcoming real-life challenges, these episodes are your safe space to reset, grow, and rise. 🌸 Best for: Women ready to heal, evolve, and step into their divine calling. 💡 Topics: Self-care, faith, mental health, trauma healing, empowerment, personal development, spiritual growth. ✨ About Shawanna Kennedy: Visibility Coach, Media Executive, Gospel Recording Artist, and Empowerment Speaker, Shawanna helps women and CEOs be Seen, Heard, Known, and Paid. Whether you’re building a business or rebuilding your self-worth—she brings the mic, the message, and the momentum. 🎧 New episodes weekly! Tune in to transform your confidence, clarity, and visibility in business and life. Hit Subscribe and don’t miss a moment of inspiration, insight, or strategy.   📍Ready to start your own? Isn't it time you increase your visibility?  Learn more at www.kennedymediallc.com

  1. Give and It Shall Be Given | Hope Haven with Dr. Yvonne Pointer & Shawanna Kennedy

    DEC 1

    Give and It Shall Be Given | Hope Haven with Dr. Yvonne Pointer & Shawanna Kennedy

    In this powerful episode of Hope Haven, Dr. Yvonne Pointer welcomes special guest Shawanna Kennedy for a faith-filled conversation about obedience, generosity, and walking boldly into God’s perfect will. This is not just a podcast episode—it’s a sacred moment of truth, testimony, and divine alignment. Together, they explore what it truly means to “Give and it shall be given”—not just in finances, but through your time, voice, gifts, and obedience. Dr. Pointer opens the door to Hope Haven as a dwelling place of possibilities and shares how stillness in God’s presence creates clarity, healing, and spiritual direction. Shawanna brings transparency and power as she shares her journey from survival to significance and how worship became the anchor that kept her mind and nurtured her faith through life’s hardest seasons. From launching into the deep, doing it afraid, and refusing comfort over calling—this episode will stir your faith and challenge your obedience. ✨ You’ll hear about: • What “Give and it shall be given” really means  • The difference between God’s perfect will and permissive will  • How obedience activates blessing  • Why worship is a strategy—not just music  • Launching into the deep when fear is loud  • How stillness becomes a powerful direction  • Discovering your assignment  • Walking boldly into your calling  • The connection between healing, faith, and purpose  • Why visibility matters in the Kingdom 🔗 CONNECT WITH SHAWANNA: Website: https://www.kennedymediallc.com Instagram: @iamshawannak YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShawannaKennedyTV 🎧 LISTEN. SHARE. BE BLESSED. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope.  Faith grows when it’s shared. Watch the full episode on YouTube now! HERE  Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    1h 10m
  2. Recession-Proof Revenue: How Dr. Lori Smith Mastered Billion-Dollar Government Contracts | C-Suite CEO Chat Pt. 1

    OCT 18

    Recession-Proof Revenue: How Dr. Lori Smith Mastered Billion-Dollar Government Contracts | C-Suite CEO Chat Pt. 1

    In this unmissable episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dr. Lori Smith, powerhouse CEO of Acu-Elligent and founder of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Ltd., to uncover how she transitioned from overseeing a $128 billion government portfolio to building a legacy-driven consulting empire that transforms lives. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in Part 1: The exact steps Dr. Smith took to turn her federal experience into a profitable businessWhy government contracting is the untapped goldmine for women-owned and minority businessesWhat systems and documents you MUST have before applying for contractsHow to lead with strategy, service, and sustainabilityHer blueprint for mission-driven execution that fuels both funding and impactThis isn’t just a conversation—it’s a CEO masterclass in legacy, leadership, and leverage. 💼 If you're a woman in business, a consultant, or a founder ready to scale through strategy and secure federal funding, this episode was made for you. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with high-level executives, game-changing entrepreneurs, and legacy-minded visionaries. 🔗 Stay Connected: Shawanna Kennedy | @iamshawannak | https://kennedymediallc.com Subscribe to ShawannakennedyTV on YouTube for more. Dr. Lori Smith | @aculori | https://acu-elligent.com Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    30 min
  3. When Your Identity Isn’t Yours: Breaking Free | You First Show with Shawanna Kennedy & Ashlee Washington

    OCT 18

    When Your Identity Isn’t Yours: Breaking Free | You First Show with Shawanna Kennedy & Ashlee Washington

    “I didn’t know who I was outside of what I did for others.” In this unfiltered continuation of You First with Shawanna Kennedy, Ashlee Washington returns to dig deeper into the burnout, identity loss, and emotional exhaustion that high-achieving women often suffer in silence. If you’ve ever wrapped your worth in productivity or lost yourself in meeting everyone else’s needs… this one’s for you. 🔥 Inside this episode: How burnout disguises itself as purposeWhat happens when your identity belongs to your roles and not your soulLetting go of people-pleasing to reclaim your peaceFaith-based healing: surrendering performance for purposeA mindset shift that redefines self-worth from the inside outWhether you're a leader, nurturer, or fixer—this is your permission to pause and put YOU first. 🎧 Listen now and share with another woman who needs a reminder: You are more than what you do. 🔗 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.kennedymediallc.com 📸 IG: @iamshawannak_ 🎙 Podcast: The Shawanna Kennedy Experience 📺 Watch on YouTube: Shawanna Kennedy TV Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    29 min
  4. Is Your Mind Helping You or Hurting You? A Deep Dive into Positive Intelligence with Dr. Nikita Harris

    AUG 4

    Is Your Mind Helping You or Hurting You? A Deep Dive into Positive Intelligence with Dr. Nikita Harris

    In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy is joined by educator, leadership consultant, and Positive Intelligence expert Dr. Nikita Harris for an eye-opening conversation on what it really takes to master your mind and transform your life. Dr. Harris breaks down the core principles of Positive Intelligence (PQ)—a science-backed framework that helps you identify the saboteurs that hijack your thoughts, lower your performance, and keep you stuck. Whether you're a high-level CEO or navigating personal growth, this episode equips you with the mental fitness tools you need to rise above internal conflict and align with your purpose. 🔎 Highlights include: The difference between emotional and positive intelligenceHow saboteurs silently derail your confidence and joyWhy your brain keeps returning to survival mode—and how to rewire itThe life-changing power of daily mental fitness practiceThe connection between mindset and physical well-beingIt’s not just a mindset conversation—it’s a movement toward living and leading with clarity, confidence, and compassion. ✨ Subscribe to ShawannaKennedyTV on YouTube for more empowering interviews and strategies on self-care, mental resilience, and visionary leadership. 💬 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop self-sabotaging and start thriving. 📲 Follow ShawannaKennedy @iamshawannak on IG and @DrNikitaHarris on Instagram and LinkedIn. 🎥 Watch the full video episode Mondays at 7PM ET on Indie Soup Media Network. Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    29 min
  5. “From Pain to Published: Dr. Melanie Bonita on Purpose, Confidence & Building a Bestseller Empire”

    AUG 4

    “From Pain to Published: Dr. Melanie Bonita on Purpose, Confidence & Building a Bestseller Empire”

    In this dynamic episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with powerhouse Dr. Melanie Bonita—a U.S. Army veteran, 10x #1 Amazon bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Manifest the Life You Dream About® movement. Together, they dive deep into how faith, focus, and fierce determination can turn your story into a legacy—and your message into a movement. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: The power of publishing your story (even through pain)How Dr. Bonita helps authors go from “idea to Amazon bestseller”Her page-a-day strategy to overcome procrastination and perfectionismWhy confidence—not time—is the true barrier to successHow to stay visible, relevant, and rooted in purposeWhat happens when you show up even when it’s hardDr. Bonita shares how her book helped save a life from suicide—and why she believes your story is someone’s survival guide. Whether you’re building your first brand, writing your first book, or walking out your next calling—this episode is your divine permission to show up boldly. 📲 Follow Shawanna Kennedy: @iamshawannak_ 🌐 Learn more: www.kennedymediallc.com Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    33 min
  6. From Pain to Power: Barbara Parker’s Journey Through Healing" | You First with Shawanna Kennedy

    AUG 2

    From Pain to Power: Barbara Parker’s Journey Through Healing" | You First with Shawanna Kennedy

    In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Barbara Parker, the visionary behind BF Empowerment, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about healing, identity, and reclaiming your voice. Barbara opens up about the early trauma that shaped her life—and how she learned to transform pain into purpose. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to sit in your truth, confront what hurt you, and still choose to rise. 🔍 In Part 1, you’ll discover: Why silence was once Barbara’s survival—and how breaking it saved herThe emotional cost of being the “strong one” in the familyHow unprocessed pain spills into relationships, parenting, and purposeWhat it really looks like to put yourself first after trauma🎯 Whether you’ve been through it or you’re walking someone else through it, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. This episode will stir your spirit, challenge your beliefs, and ignite your healing. 📣 Stay Connected: ✅ Follow Shawanna Kennedy on IG: @shawannakennedy ✅ Learn more about Barbara Parker: @bfempowerment ✅ Subscribe to You First on all major podcast platforms 📍 New Episodes Drop Mondays at 7PM EST on Indie Soup Media Network Watch the full video version on YouTube: You First Show  #YouFirstShow #BarbaraParker #ShawannaKennedy #TraumaHealing #PodcastForWomen #BFEMPOWERMENT #FaithAndHealing #EmotionalWellness #BuzzsproutPodcast #IndieSoupMedia #WomensVoices #FromPainToPower Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    33 min
  7. Rebuild, Rebrand & Rise: Sha Cannon on Visibility, Burnout & CEO Confidence (Part 2)

    JUL 28

    Rebuild, Rebrand & Rise: Sha Cannon on Visibility, Burnout & CEO Confidence (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this powerful C-Suite CEO Chat, Shawanna Kennedy is joined again by the incomparable Sha Cannon—Fractional COO, business strategist, author, and voice behind some of today’s most powerful personal brands. This episode moves beyond the buzzwords of “visibility” and gets real about what it takes to rebuild your brand, reset your mindset, and rise again—even after burnout, setbacks, or revenue dips. 🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode: Why your bio, headshots, and brand kit are critical business assetsHow to recover from burnout without losing your momentumThe truth about revenue droughts and why rebuilding requires purposeWhat to do when the market is "saturated"—and how to still stand outSha’s proven formula to rebuild your personal brand with boldness and clarityWhether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or creative leader, this conversation will reignite your belief that you can show up, be seen, and lead boldly—even after the storm. 📌 Be sure to subscribe for more unapologetic leadership insights and leave a review if this blessed your business journey! Want to see the conversation? Click HERE now. Follow Shawanna Kennedy: @iamshawannak_ on IG Learn more: www.kennedymediallc.com and Sha Cannon @shacannon Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    31 min
  8. CEO Energy, Digital Assets & Becoming the Face of Your Brand w/ Sha Cannon (Part 1)

    JUL 22

    CEO Energy, Digital Assets & Becoming the Face of Your Brand w/ Sha Cannon (Part 1)

    In this game-changing episode of the C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with powerhouse Sha Cannon—business architect, digital strategist, and Fractional COO—for a raw and real conversation on what it truly takes to lead like a CEO in today’s competitive marketplace. 🔥 From protecting your energy to building digital assets that work for you, this episode is packed with strategic gems for high-performing women in leadership, entrepreneurs, and founders ready to stop hiding and start shining. In this episode, we unpack: How to shift from burnout to CEO-level boundariesThe truth about digital assets and why you need them NOWWhy clarity beats creativity when it comes to your brandWhat it really means to be visible and get paidSha's expert insights on fractional leadership, structure, and scalingIf you’re a founder, consultant, or content creator who knows you’ve been playing small—this conversation will wake you up and help you rebuild your brand from the inside out. Learn more about Sha at https://shacannon.com/ Ready to create your own podcast series without the stress? Contact www.kennedymediallc.com today to amplify your brand's visibility and voice.  Support the show Ready to Increase Your Visibility and Amplify Your Voice? Thank you for tuning in! If you’re ready to Be Seen, Heard, and Known for your brilliance, visit www.kennedymediallc.com to explore how Kennedy Media can help you unlock your full potential. 🚀 📅 Book a call today and start elevating your brand! 💖 Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 👥 Connect with Shawanna Kennedy on LinkedIn and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @iamshawannak for more insights and motivation. 🎯 Subscribe to Shawanna Kennedy TV for the latest episodes and empowering content! Thank you for listening we appreciate your support! 🙌

    32 min
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 Welcome to The Shawanna Kennedy Experience—your go-to podcast for bold conversations, real-life transformation, and next-level visibility. This powerhouse channel features two dynamic shows that blend business brilliance with personal growth: 💼 C-Suite CEO Chat Step inside the boardroom and behind the brand with Shawanna Kennedy, as she interviews high-impact CEOs, founders, executives, and change-makers. These are raw, unfiltered conversations about business growth, leadership mindset, scaling strategies, pivots, wins, losses—and the truth behind success. 🎯 Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants, and anyone seeking to grow their business and visibility from the inside out. 📈 Topics: Business strategy, entrepreneurship, CEO mindset, leadership development, branding, visibility, personal brand growth. 🧘🏽‍♀️ You First Prioritize yourself without apology. In this deeply personal show, Shawanna dives into powerful, faith-based conversations about mental wellness, self-care, healing, identity, and purpose. From licensed therapists and life coaches to real women overcoming real-life challenges, these episodes are your safe space to reset, grow, and rise. 🌸 Best for: Women ready to heal, evolve, and step into their divine calling. 💡 Topics: Self-care, faith, mental health, trauma healing, empowerment, personal development, spiritual growth. ✨ About Shawanna Kennedy: Visibility Coach, Media Executive, Gospel Recording Artist, and Empowerment Speaker, Shawanna helps women and CEOs be Seen, Heard, Known, and Paid. Whether you’re building a business or rebuilding your self-worth—she brings the mic, the message, and the momentum. 🎧 New episodes weekly! Tune in to transform your confidence, clarity, and visibility in business and life. Hit Subscribe and don’t miss a moment of inspiration, insight, or strategy.   📍Ready to start your own? Isn't it time you increase your visibility?  Learn more at www.kennedymediallc.com

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