In this Spotlight episode, Lauren O’Brien sits down with Shantel Love, author of Promote Your Damn Self, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to own your voice, claim your value, and rise on your own terms. Shantel opens up about navigating rejection, shedding shame, and taking the bold leaps that move your career forward — even when they require stepping back first. Together, they explore how women can advocate for themselves without apology, balance assertiveness with empathy, build layered networks that protect and elevate them, and stay grounded when others bring preconceived notions into the room. Shantel’s message is clear: your story is yours, your process cannot be erased, and no amount of rejection defines your destiny.

Grab Shantel’s book, Promote Your D@mn Self™:

• shantellove.com/books

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Promote-Your-Self-Personal-Destroyed/dp/B0DF4QQJ1N

Book Shantel to Speak:

info@shantellove.com

Connect with Shantel:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shantellove

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theshantellove

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantellovespeaks

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shantellove.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/168UisS6hx/

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