Speaker & Business Coach
About Me
Shanna is a champion for small business owners whose desire is to provide a meaningful contribution to their community through speaking, business consulting, and personal financial coaching as a Ramsey Solutions Certified Coach.
She is the owner of Chara Christian Dance Academy, a multi-location community pillar, employing over 50 team members and serving 1,500+ families in the greater Houston areas of Friendswood and Pearland. Shanna attended Texas A&M University, receiving a BS in Sport Management and Minor in Dance and Business.
She has been named a 40 Under 40 Recipient by both The Galveston Daily News and the Houston Business Journal.
Shanna is a creator and builder at heart. In addition to her dance and music schools she owns two retail stores, a coaching company for small business owners, and a real estate investment company. She is the founder of Friendswood Contemporary Ballet and Part of the Art Foundation which provides scholarships to the children of public servants to participate in the performing arts.
Misty Lown
More Than Just Great Dancing®, Founder
“Shanna has been a valuable speaker at our events at More Than Just Great Dancing®. She has a strong, calming presence on stage that allows the audience to engage with the topic she is presenting fully. We look forward to having her back!”
Julie Holt Lucia
Certified Youth Resilience Coach
“Shanna has a thoughtful presence that makes audiences eager to learn. Through the lens of her own experiences and continued growth, she shares expert knowledge with an admirable mix of humility and authority. Shanna can take a business strategy or educational tactic and translate it in a way that helps others see their own potential; her gift, across topics and industries, is to teach and coach in a way that inspires people to believe in their own abilities. In this way, she is a true steward of leadership.”
Melanie Gibbs
Owner of Signature Studios
10 - Minute Manager Podcast
“I’ve had the pleasure of learning from Shanna at a number of different industry events and I always walk away feeling centered and motivated. She shares wisdom from a unique perspective that I’ve found invaluable in operating our studios to their highest potential and delivering an excellent experience to our 1100+ clients. Shanna is the coach I call when I’m looking for a serious small business conversation!”
Suzanne Blake Gerety
Director of Customer Experience and Channel Marketing, Revolution Costumes
“Shanna is the rare blend of speaker that touches your heart and inspires you to dream big in business! She speaks from years of experience and shares meaningful ways to excel personally and professionally. Her approachable and down to earth manner makes each person in the room feel connected. Shanna’s sessions have been consistently top rated by her industry peers and experts. I am grateful to continue learning new insights each time I hear her speak.”
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