I'm Shawnte, mother of two beach loving kids, two furry rescue pups and self-taught entrepreneur.  I also happen to be married to a pretty awesome guy who lets me put throw pillows and fresh flowers and holiday decor all over the house!  Not a day goes by that I don't feel absolute gratitude for the opportunity I've had; to raise my family and also run my business as a women's health, wellness & lifestyle coach in Santa Monica, California. 

I've been a part of the health & fitness industry for over a decade and in that time I've done everything from teaching cardio core barre and TRX to serving as a Brand Ambassador for Athleta and helping my clients make mindful decisions about what food they're putting in their bodies and what products they're putting on their skin.  We also talk a lot about what new sneakers we're loving at the moment and where to get a good mani/pedi or the best happy hour in town!  And I've enjoyed every minute of it!!  Helping women and girls find their own personal strength, confidence and happiness, in all aspects of life, has been as impactful to them as it has for me. 

What began as a fun hobby, teaching fitness to women a few hours a week while my kids were in preschool and kindergarten, has become a mission that I continue to grow more passionate about everyday.  Why?   To put it simply, wellness is so much more than just exercise and a decent diet!  I think it's safe to assume that most of us here know this already but maybe don't know what changes to make or where to start or if it's even worth all the extra effort anyway!  Sound about right? 

What I know for sure is that optimum wellness is imperative for anyone seeking true happiness.  From teens who have schedules packed so tight they can hardly catch their breath, let alone figure out if they like themselves, to women in their sixties still taking care of everyone else and proving to themselves daily that they are capable...there is a major need for all of us to focus on our "wellness" with a 360 approach.  It's about feeling good and living a life that is representative of that.  It's about self love and self care.  It's about making yourself a priority and not apologizing for it.  It's about knowing your worth and being proud of what you offer the world.  It's about owning every bit of who you are and being down right happy about it.