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

April 15, 2025

Stretch Marks

A Trophy of Growth All right, friend. Let’s talk about something that shows up in the most unexpected places—stretch marks. We usually think of them

March 18, 2025

Sisterhood Journal – preorder only

Sisterhood is closer than you think, friend. 💛 What if you had a journal that reminded you of that every time you opened it? A

March 3, 2025

Fostering Foundational Momentum

Building a Life That Moves With You Momentum is a powerful force. It’s the rhythm, the flow, the feeling of moving forward with less friction.

February 18, 2025

Multitasking in Pockets

… Not Multi-Mode: A Guide to Finding Momentum Without Chaos We live in a culture that glorifies multitasking. You know the feeling—plates spinning, laundry tumbling,

February 18, 2025

Fix Your Bathroom Breaks

What Do I Do While on the Toilet? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) (FREE Self-Trust Map at the bottom of this article)

April 10, 2025

calm & accomplished

Less Chaos, More Clarity: The First Step to Living Your Vision (For Real This Time 😉) You don’t need 17 pen colors, habit trackers, or

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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