Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jenny and Shanna Shine. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Jenny and Shanna, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Alright, so you had your idea and then what happened? Can you walk us through the story of how you went from just an idea to executing on the idea

Shanna: I was on Instagram and my friend forwarded a modeling opportunity. After filling out the application, I got accepted and attended the event in August 2020. The guy who needed models had other business ventures and needed motivated people who were ready to grow as well. After learning of this information I went back and told my friend. I felt this would benefit my business and career brand.

Eventually, my friend decided he was ready to grow and joined us. A few months later he was encouraging Jenny and me that we needed to hang out and knew she would be a great asset to the team. We all collaborated with the business owner to build his fitness/motivational brand. On the plus, it was opening our horizons in new areas of production and business.

I was already encouraging my community on social media with reels and going live. One day we were at our weekly meeting in Feb 2021 and Jenny suggested a podcast for women. She asked me if I was interested in being a part of this journey because she felt I would be the perfect fit. I said, “Yes, I would love to.” She didn’t know it was already in my spirit. The whole team agreed that would be great.

Jenny: I went to Shanna’s place to work on the details. We hit it off within a few minutes of talking. In that space, we felt safe to express our concerns, and thoughts while being supported. We cried, poured out, and uplifted each other. After we finished our “Mental Check-In” which lasted for hours. We worked on the business and that was the core of our podcast. Our mission was for others to have that same experience.

During this time of building, we had distractions and personal challenges that came up, but Shanna ensured we stayed on track. LOL, Weekly meetings were held to strategize the show’s branding, topics, and availability.

In April 2021, we recorded marketing for the podcast, and in May 2021, “Girl Guess What” was launched. We were fortunate to have access to a recording studio, and the show has since been renamed “Girl You Guess’d It.”

Jenny and Shanna, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Introducing the most daring and cutting-edge show in Atlanta – “Girl, You Guess’d It”! Created by two passionate women who have identified a vital need in our community for self-care, love, empowerment, and community. Our show is a platform that will make you feel safe and supported, as we delve into topics that are often avoided or hidden. We draw from our daily lives and the triumphs we have conquered or are currently working on. Our conversations are bold, unapologetic, and meaningful, and we invite you to join us on social media and other listening platforms.

We are determined, confident, and eager to grow with our audience. We believe in giving everyone a voice and an opportunity to share their story. Our goal is to showcase the challenges and obstacles that people face on their journey to success. We are different because we provide a platform for people to share their stories of the in-between, the struggles they faced, and how they overcame them. If you would like to be interviewed, please reach out to us.

GYGI has been featured in VoyageAtl Magazine, on the “Life Her Podcast”, and hosts Red Carpet interviews. We are available for events, interviews, red-carpet reporting, speaking engagements, TV personalities, and other media needs. Join us and be a part of the most daring show to hit Atlanta!

We met through a mutual friend who kept encouraging us both individually to meet each other. We all started collaborating with an entrepreneur venturing into various business plans. We started our podcast formerly known as “Girl Guess What?” and fast forward 3 years later, here we are – “Girl You Guess’d It”.

Visionaries:

Jahnique Thompson (Jenny) is a native of Ohio (born April 6, 1997). She is an educated woman of faith, a mother of 1 handsome boy. She is a motivational speaker, a digital/content creator, and a fashion brand model and ambassador. She is best known as a motivator, video creator, enthusiast, fashion icon, and many more. Jahnique has spoken on panels for young leaders and hosted her very own marketing event called “Influencers”.

Jahnique is heavily involved in the community and believes there is strength in numbers. That’s where “Girl, You Guess’d It” came into play. My lovely Co-host and I started GYGI to bring awareness to many issues and problems within the black community and in general. We shed light on people’s lives to create a long-lasting relationship of self-awareness and healing.

Ja’Shanna (Shanna Shine) is from a small town known as Warrenton, GA. She proudly attended college as a full-time student after high school and worked tirelessly at two jobs to support her family. Throughout her life, she has dealt with many battles as a kid that followed her into adulthood. She dared to take a leap of faith and relocated from a small town to the bustling city of Atlanta to pursue her aspirations in August 2015. Despite facing personal struggles and life’s complexities, she persevered and refused to let it define her.

Even when she found herself homeless she took time to heal from her past trauma and relocate mentally. Shanna Shine was Born and created “The Shine Collection” which includes workbooks: Walking into Uncertainty, It Starts with Me, You Have Permission, and 2 personalized Decree and Declare journals for all individuals. Thanks to God and her support system she stands tall as a transformed and empowered individual, fully committed to inspiring others to believe in themselves, chase their dreams relentlessly, and never settle for anything less than they deserve.

She advocates bringing awareness to Mental Health, Personal Development, Suicide Awareness, and normalizing healthy conversation for effective communication by sharing her story and wisdom. At the same time, being known for her many talents and her heart for others. Shanna started her speaking journey a few years ago in her community, on social media. That is part of how the podcast produced by Shanna and Jahnique was established “Girl, You Guess’d It”. She has since collaborated with social media influencers, made interview appearances, and has been featured in BoldJourney Magazine.

Now she is delighted to launch her store “Shine in your Identity”. Where you create your world by what you see, speak, think, and hear. Join the Shine family and start taking action and purchasing your products to transform your life starting from the Inside out.

Author | Speaker | Coach | Producer
Visit her at https://linktr.ee/shannashine

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

In October 2022, we had to part ways with our old business partner due to a breakdown in trust and differing values. Although we were afraid that this would break us, we had foreseen this happening and his actions only confirmed it. To recover and improve our business, we took some time off.

We met a woman who proved to be an angel sent by God. We had crossed paths around the time we were separating from our old partner. She helped us achieve a big goal that was a challenge for us, even while we were facing personal difficulties. We are grateful for her mentorship and kind heart.

Throughout this journey, we had moments of doubt and thought that nothing was working out. However, we can say with faith that God has been guiding us and Holy Spirit has been there each step of the way, reminding us not to turn back. This expedition has brought us closer and pressed us to grow.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

We are confident and courageous individuals who are experienced and know our purpose. We light up and shift rooms with our presence. We understand that we need to put in the effort to achieve success and that nothing will come to us without taking action. Therefore, we attend events, collaborate with others to promote brands, and go after opportunities. We have an open platform to help those in need, and we offer our services for hire. Although we have funded most of our work out of pocket. In return, we are expanding our brand and relationship with our community. We strongly believe in our vision and are confident that others will know us soon.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/girlyouguessdit
• Instagram: girl.youguessdit
• Facebook: Jenny N Shanna Shine
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@girlyouguessdit
• Other: Email: [email protected] Shanna’s Website: https://linktr.ee/shannashine

Image Credits
IG @Yungkingproductionsllc & @_ShannaShine