The Shawanna Kennedy Experience

Shawanna Kennedy

 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. The Priority Paradox: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Put Themselves First with Shawanna Kennedy & Dr. Faith Brown

    FEB 13

    The Priority Paradox: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Put Themselves First with Shawanna Kennedy & Dr. Faith Brown

    What happens when you’re successful, capable, and dependable—but constantly exhausted? In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy is joined by counseling psychologist, performance strategist, and business mentor Dr. Faith Brown to unpack The Priority Paradox—why high-achieving women often put themselves last and how that pattern quietly impacts mental health, leadership, relationships, and overall wellbeing. This conversation explores: Why prioritizing everyone else feels responsible—but becomes costlyThe root causes behind mental and emotional exhaustionHow unhelpful thought patterns keep women stuck in survival modeWhat the therapeutic process actually looks like and why it mattersPractical strategies for behavioral change and sustainable self-careThis episode is for women balancing career, family, purpose, and pressure—who know something has to shift but aren’t sure where to start. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start prioritizing yourself without guilt, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 👉 Stay connected beyond the episode: Join the Self First Movement community for deeper conversations, resources, and support: https://bit.ly/SelfFirstMovementCommunity Follow Shawanna on Instagram: @iamshawannak_ 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
  2. Balancing Career, Motherhood & Purpose Without Losing Yourself  with Shawanna Kennedy & Tanazia Morris

    FEB 10

    Balancing Career, Motherhood & Purpose Without Losing Yourself with Shawanna Kennedy & Tanazia Morris

    What does it really take to balance career, motherhood, purpose, and self-care—without losing yourself? In this inspiring episode of You First, Shawanna Kennedy welcomes Tanazia Morris—mother, businesswoman, licensed cosmetologist, instructor, and author—for a candid conversation about growth, faith, and choosing yourself in every season. You’ll hear: Tanazia’s journey from accounting to cosmetologyHow self-care shaped her professional and personal successPractical strategies for balancing motherhood and ambitionNavigating setbacks without losing momentumThe role of faith, purpose, and intentional living in long-term fulfillmentThis episode is both grounding and motivating—perfect for anyone trying to do it all while still honoring their own needs. If you’re building a life, not just a career, this conversation will meet you right where you are. If you’re building a life, not just a career, you don’t have to do it alone. Subscribe to You First, leave a review to help more women find these conversations, and join the Self First Movement community for encouragement, clarity, and connection. 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
  3. Give and It Shall Be Given | Hope Haven with Dr. Yvonne Pointer & Shawanna Kennedy

    12/01/2025

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

    10/18/2025

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

    10/18/2025

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

    08/04/2025

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

    08/04/2025

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

    08/02/2025

    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

About

 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