At the age of 44, I unexpectedly loss my high school sweetheart/husband in a motorcycle accident.
I was forced to figure out who I was after putting my existence in my daughter (who was 25 at the time) and my husband who I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. Through Tragedy, I found my Strength to walk in my Purpose! After losing my husband, I was more motivated to live my best life. Tomorrow is not promised for anyone, so it was my plan to leave this earth with no regrets, I started exercising more, traveling more and spending more time with family and friends. I created a bucket list and started doing things I would have never partook in such as jet skiing, parasailing, zip lining, went down a water slide, shooting a gun and the list goes on. I decided to stop procrastinating and letting fear rule my decision making. So I leaped out on faith and started the business. I have a love for all fashion so I used that passion and started Classy Chics Shoe Boutique on 10/1/2018. One year in, and I love what I do, and excited for my next!

My Advice

Have you ever tried to quit something but that something doesn’t let you? Or do you have that inner voice that keeps telling you to go after your passion? if so, that’s when you’ll know it’s time to do something about your calling.

My advice in regards to a loved one passing is to always remember that your loved one would want you to live your best life. Let that be your motivation to do any and everything that makes you smile. As we often learn, tomorrow is not promised!,

Comments

Shawna, thank-you for sharing your story. I can finally empathize with you with the passing of your loved one as my father just recently passed. It is not an easy thing to do, and so I can see how strong a woman you are as you were multi tasking with your family’s loss and finding your passion with work. I’m encouraged by your strength and know others will be too! Keep fighting in your business. Thank you for sharing your story and let’s get some more shoes sold! Gary Rogers