Sitting under the lights in front of a camera with a boom microphone dangling above my head galvanizes a mission-driven messenger like me.
Whether I’m on a set or stage, I love delivering the content I’ve created to change lives.
I had fun making this video for you. Once you click play, it’ll take about three minutes to watch.
I was raised by great parents in a loving home with an “Irish twin” sister I adore. By age 17, I knew God had placed a call on my life. I considered pursuing music ministry right out of high school, but went to college at the urging of my wise mother instead.
After earning my bachelor’s degree, I landed my first full-time job singing in a nightclub. That’s where I met my husband, Steve, who played drums and ran sound. We left the band, got married, opened a business, had babies… In other words, we’ve been making music together ever since.
The digital media production company that Steve and I established early in our marriage provided the perfect outlet for our creativity as well as a lucrative source of income.
But everything changed when our son died.
Our marriage suffered and nearly shattered.
My health and wellbeing deteriorated.
Our financial security evaporated.
Our oldest child rebelled.
I nearly lost hope.
Through it all, God remained faithful to me and to His call on my life. He was equipping me to serve those whose difficult circumstances were keeping them from living the dream.
Within two years of my son’s death, I launched a speaking and writing ministry to offer real hope to women weighed down by adversity. Today, I remain every bit as passionate about helping people overcome discouragement in spite of life’s challenges.
I speak for both corporate and faith-based organizations and respect the diversity present in every audience. I love sharing the hope we have in Jesus when appropriate, and honor the culture of each workplace. (Boundaries are my specialty!) You tell me what fits and doesn’t fit for your audience. My goal is to restore hope and unleash dreams.
I invite you to visit my Speaking page for an overview of topics I’d be honored to present at your next event. You may also schedule a call to discuss how partnering with me could benefit your organization. I’m committed to passing on the tools and strategies I used to overcome discouragement and start living the dream.
Shawna Marie Bryant is a coach, keynote speaker, traditionally published author, and host of the top 10% global podcast Believe & Speak. With a reputation for restoring hope, Shawna equips selfless professionals to transform burnout into brilliance with boundaries, empowering those who over-give and neglect themselves to pursue their own dreams.
Helping organizations re-energize their teams before disengagement costs them their best people has made Shawna a sought-after keynote speaker for learders committed to investing in their people. She has captivated audiences with Doormat to Diamond, her signature keynote, including members of the Central California Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses. Filled with practical, actionable strategies to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, Shawna’s message resonates deeply with the unsung heroes who hold everything together at work, at home, and in their communities. Through relatable stories, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement, she helps them renew their energy, advocate for themselves with confidence, and step into a life marked by fulfillment and purpose.
As a traditionally published author, Shawna has personally guided hundreds of readers to embrace their true identity and self-worth through a 10-week study of her book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance. She is the creator of the I’m Golden Path™, a seven-step process designed to help participants set and protect healthy boundaries. Shawna’s insights have been featured in well-respected publications like Focus on the Family Magazine. Her YouTube channel has received more than 255,000 views, and her podcast, Believe & Speak, has reached listeners around the world with weekly encouragement and practical wisdom.
Driven by a passion to help others rise above the discouragement of always putting others first, Shawna is on a mission to help selfless professionals renew their strength, reclaim their voice, and begin to dream again.
Shawna Marie Bryant is a coach, keynote speaker, traditionally published author, and host of the top 10% global podcast Believe & Speak. With a reputation for restoring hope, Shawna equips selfless professionals to transform burnout into brilliance with boundaries, empowering those who over-give and neglect themselves to pursue their own dreams.
Helping organizations re-energize their teams before disengagement costs them their best people has made Shawna a sought-after keynote speaker for learders committed to investing in their people. She has captivated audiences with Doormat to Diamond, her signature keynote, including members of the Central California Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses. Filled with practical, actionable strategies to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, Shawna’s message resonates deeply with the unsung heroes who hold everything together at work, at home, and in their communities. Through relatable stories, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement, she helps them renew their energy, advocate for themselves with confidence, and step into a life marked by fulfillment and purpose.
As a traditionally published author, Shawna has personally guided hundreds of readers to embrace their true identity and self-worth through a 10-week study of her book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance. She is the creator of the I’m Golden Path™, a seven-step process designed to help participants set and protect healthy boundaries. Shawna’s insights have been featured in well-respected publications like Focus on the Family Magazine. Her YouTube channel has received more than 255,000 views, and her podcast, Believe & Speak, has reached listeners around the world with weekly encouragement and practical wisdom.
Driven by a passion to help others rise above the discouragement of always putting others first, Shawna is on a mission to help selfless professionals renew their strength, reclaim their voice, and begin to dream again.
I believe in God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth. The Father revealed His glory and His love by sending Jesus, His only begotten Son, to earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, who was with God in the beginning. Born to a virgin named Mary, Jesus lived a sinless life and died on the cross to pay for our sins. He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will come again to judge all humanity. Jesus reigns now and forever.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Counselor sent by Jesus to guide us into all truth. The Spirit gives believers His fruit of love, joy, peace and more. He also gives supernatural gifts for serving the church and the world.
I believe all who worship God alone are united by one faith, one hope, and one baptism. All believers—regardless of denominational affiliation—are members of the family of God.
I believe the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. The second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
I believe Jesus commissioned us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded.
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