We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Janay Shandy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Janay below.

Hi Janay , thanks for joining us today. Can you tell us the backstory behind how you came up with the idea?

I was encouraged by two friends of mine Akaira and Danielle to start using my gift as a speaker. Everyone that I’m connected to tells me my voice is encouraging, calming, and that it helps them find peace to keep going on their journey. It has been 1 year since I started posting daily affirmations on social media as a motivational speaker and it has truly been a blessing. I knew I would succeed because this gift is not only natural for me, but this is what God has called me to do.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Well, my name is Janay Shandy maiden name McPherson. I’m originally from San Antonio, Texas and I relocated to DFW 13 years ago for better opportunities. I’m currently married going on 6 years and looking forward to starting a family. Motivational speaking became a gift while working as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Not only do we rehabilitate our patient’s to get back to their previous functional levels, but we also motivate them not to give up and that they will get stronger. Both titles are similar because we have to encourage and remind people of who they are and for them to transform their thinking to maintain their faith. Life at times can be hard so a remedy of positivity can go a long way. I use my voice as a product to encourage people with daily affirmations, positive messages, & support small business with reviews. One of the things that I’m most proud of is when I receive messages from people saying how my daily affirmations are encouraging or has helped them get through a tough time in their lives. Those messages are better than money can buy because that reminds me that I’m doing something right and that I’m honoring God.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

The strategy that has helped me grow my audience is being consistent posting on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

My mission or goal is to prepare myself to speak on bigger platforms , get into acting, and modeling.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: jshandy_08
• Facebook: Janay Shandy
• Youtube: JShandy_08
• Other: Tik Tok : nay0430

Image Credits
Photographer : Otis Clayborne