Hey, Friend!

I'm Shaina!

They call me’ The Connection Queen’. I connect dots, hearts and people as a motivational coach, speaker and writer. I am a woman of resilience and giver of permission. 

“The morning glories and the sunflowers turn naturally toward the light, but we have to be taught, it seems.”

– Richard Rohr

You can find me in my garden, on the hammock, out hiking, an occasional networking meeting, or being a wife to my mechanic-turned-logger husband and momma to our baby boy in heaven and a rainbow baby girl who is now a sweet, wild and passionate toddler. (Time flies when you are having fun right?!)

As I set out to find a way to live that was fulfilling and on my terms, I feel like God left me bread crumbs in the form of relationships, connections. Each one leading to lessons or a new understanding of what this life could be. Sharing HOW became my mission. (HINT: it’s still inside of you, too!)

I get it, friend. Life is crazy, but it doesn’t have to be riddled or overrun by the chaos. You are more powerful than you think. Being under-whelmed and over-stimulated does not have to be a common theme for you, your business or your life.

My Lessons From West River

January 20, 2025

calm & accomplished

Your Plan and Planner Mastered This project is all about you, amazing mommas like you, who are doing it all while striving to create a

January 6, 2025

The Ripple of Gratitude Part 2

In Part 1 we explored the affects and the mystery of gratitude. Allowing us to trust ourselves and our hearts in the process of expressing

November 27, 2024

The Perspective of Gratitude Part 1

Transforming Your Life Through Practical and Tactical Appreciation Gratitude. It’s something everyone says we should have. Ok, great, but… Gratitude is more than just a

November 22, 2024

The Hardest Stage: Finding Grace and Perspective in Life’s Struggles

Life Advice: Mom to mom. Friend to friend. Human to human. When I was a new mom—or about to become one—I received a piece of

November 11, 2024

A Life of Color: Inspiration Through Colorful Living

Recently, I’ve found myself delighting in a fresh wardrobe—a small change, but one that’s felt just right. Each new piece, even ones a bit outside

November 5, 2024

A Birthday Present to Myself

I wrote my future in the present. In 2016 I was given the book Beach Money by Jordan Adler on CD. I have since listened

Every lesson I share or the understandings I encompass comes from a place of love, knowing and curiosity. Please know that I fully welcome YOU to pop into my chat, drop a comment or simply act, in whatever way feels right and connected.

I wish for every word I write to be of service to you. To positively affect you and your paycheck!

For it to resonate. For it to help you build a layer of resilience so deep that you many never know how it fulfills itself in this lifetime.

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A Quick Chat... Gardenside

As you can see… sunflowers are a thing in my life. They started with my grandmother, Janet, who had them sprinkled throughout her life. Then how I remember my son in heaven. Then to bring them here, to you, as the symbol of growth and resilience:

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Ask yourself the questions that help you to find a firm foundation of growth & resilience in any situation or season.

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