Meet Angela McTair, founder of Harlem Zen, a skincare studio dedicated to safe, effective treatments for all skin tones. Angela shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she's overcome, and why creating an inclusive space in the beauty industry matters.

What do you do when life as you knew it falls apart AND people are still counting on you to show up?

In this episode of Shellie’s Soapbox: Life Shifts, Rev. Dr. Darlene “Dee” Williams joins the conversation to talk about grief, burnout, and what it really means to rebuild identity after profound loss.

After experiencing the loss of her nuclear family, Dr. Dee shares how that life-altering season became the foundation of her work, guiding people through what she calls a LifeQuake™ — supporting individuals as they navigate the emotional weight of grief while continuing to lead across every area of their lives.

This episode speaks directly to high-capacity women and men who hold leadership roles at home, at work, and in their communities — and are often expected to keep going despite personal loss. If you’re in the middle of a major life shift, this conversation offers both honest reflection and practical insight to help you move forward.

You don’t have to lead through loss alone.

🔗 Learn more about Rev. Dr. Darlene “Dee” Williams and her work:

https://drdarlenewilliams.com/

What if success is costing you more than it’s giving you?

In this episode, I’m joined by Shaina Estadilla, Founder and Creative Director at Winnie Shine Designs, for a candid conversation about one of life’s biggest shifts: realizing that success can come at a cost.

As a high performer leading a team in corporate marketing, Shaina was deeply invested in the climb — the titles, the pressure, the constant pursuit of more. But behind the success, she found herself questioning what she was sacrificing in the process.

What followed was a major life shift that led her to leave corporate life behind and build a business rooted in creativity, purpose, and helping others slow down, reconnect with their creativity, and find joy in the process.

Shaina shares the realities of burnout, identity, ambition, and the

courage it takes to redefine success on your own terms. This episode is for anyone navigating a season of change and wondering what might be possible on the other side.

🎨 Winnie Shine Designs: https://www.winnieshinedesigns.com

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