Shaina Leis

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I’m Shaina Leis

I’m a life coach, educator and 90’s music fan living in Los Angeles. Most days, you can find me on my laptop in sweats and a messy bun!

Here’s the deal: I quit the corporate grind–in lots of debt– to find and build my dream career. BEST DECISION EVER! And now, I teach others how to break free from the wrong path, find their own passion (and gain the confidence and self-discipline to pursue it).

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Podcast & Videos

Ep #15: All Talk, No Action

There is absolutely nothing more satisfying than having a goal you care about and achieving it! As a goal-oriented (and action-oriented) person, I was curious as to why so many people struggle to follow-through with…
Ep #14: How to Deal With Change

Whether you’re quitting your job to pursue a passion, moving cross country, getting married or starting a family, it all involves BIG changes. And change is messy– even when it’s happy change! It means letting…
Ep #13: The Change That Needs to Happen in Education

Today in Part 4 of the Education Series, I’m so excited to be discussing the change–in my opinion– that must happen to start a revolution in education and raise actually happy, successful kids. I’m covering some of…
Ep #12: Post-Grads & The Quarter-Life Crisis

Today in Part 3 of the Education Series, I’ll be discussing the long-term effects of traditional education as they relate to post-college grads and how the term “quarter-life crisis” was born. If you're struggling in…
Ep #11: College & Misinformed Parents

Today in Part 2 of the Education Series, I cover the unspoken truths about college and the misinformed parents who play a very critical role in the misdirection of their child’s future. The story, "to be…
Ep #10: The Problems with Traditional Education

If you worked really hard to set up a bright future for yourself by getting good grades, going to college and getting a “well-respected” job to then find yourself absolutely miserable , then I encourage…
Ep #9: Why I'm So Motivated Every Day (& How You Can Be Too)

You're already a highly motivated person! In fact, there's no such thing as motivated people vs. unmotivated people. Isn't that great news? Join me as I teach you how to get your juices flowing so…
Ep #8: On Marriage, Kids & Settling Down

Choosing to settle down, commit to one person and/ or starting a family are all big decisions. How do you know when it’s really right? When is the right time? What about that biological clock?…
Ep #7: How to Choose Which Trainings, Courses and Experts To Invest In

There’s so much information on the internet on how to do anything and everything. But how do you know what or who to invest your time, energy and money into? I’ve dedicated today’s episode to…
Ep #6: Egos & Making Wrong Decisions

Our ego minds run on a conveyer belt of fear and lies, yet the majority of us depend on this part of us to make our decisions. Today, I share the 5 common phrases to…
Ep #5: Intuition & Making Better Decisions

Our most valuable tool in life is our internal compass or intuition. And the good news? It’s available to every one of us all the time. I’m going to teach you how to access it…
Ep #4: Impatience

Impatience kills dreams! It is detrimental to our personal growth and long-lasting fulfillment, yet it’s something that I see so much of. If you’re making decisions from an impatient state of mind, you’re ultimately making…
Ep #3: How to Achieve Any Goal

I break down the formula for success in just two simple parts. I absolutely love teaching this concept because A.) it works and B.) it cuts through all the muddle. This formula is fool-proof and…
Ep #2: Who Do You Want to Be? Break Negative Cycles for Good

Our identity is formed from who we THINK we are. And who we THINK we are is established from our past experiences and our past conditioning. So if we aren’t conscious to our own thinking,…
Ep #1: Welcome to Permission Granted!

Welcome to Permission Granted, a show dedicated to helping you take charge and claim the life you really want. I’m Shaina Leis, Certified Life Coach and Educator, and I’m dedicated to helping you make better…
My New Podcast is LIVE!

My new podcast, Permission Granted, is available now! If you've never listened to a podcast, then why not start right now! You can listen while you're driving, cooking, walking, showering, pooping...pretty much anywhere 😉 To…
My last video on YouTube 🤷🏼‍♀️

Yup, you read the title correctly. I've hit somewhat of a plateau on Youtube. It feels routine, I don't feel as challenged as I once did and I'm ready to switch things up. But DON'T…
Interested in Being a Life Coach? What you need to know first!

So over the past few years, I’ve received emails from people around the world saying, “I love what you do! How can I do that?” It never surprises me how many people show interest in…
Law of Attraction Journaling

Today, is extra special. Cue the horns and bells. If you haven’t noticed, my journaling videos are all the rage 😜 And apparently the keyword search: ‘law of attraction’ ranks pretty high as well. So…
How to Survive a Job You Hate

Hey my friend, So last week, I promised you multiple videos on what to do when you hate your job. Well, I’m following through on my word. After all, that’s what great friends do 😉…
I Hate My Job, But I Can't Leave!

I’m going to be 100% honest with you. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be pumping out videos all about hating your job. (Most likely anyway! Haven’t really planned out the titles just yet 🤷🏼‍♀️)…
5 Reasons to Follow Your Dreams

Hellllooooo my friend! For months, I was waking up to clouds, rain and overall gloomy weather in Los Angeles. But now, I am happy to report, the SUN is shining bright ☀ Gosh, what a…
How to Stop Resisting Reality!

So Nathan and I are ready to take the next step in our relationship and move in together 🍾🥂 Correction. We’ve been ready to take this next step, but still haven’t found a place. This…
Surround Yourself With the Right People!

Hey friend! Speaking of friends 👫 let’s chat about your social circle for a second… Who do you spend your time with? People that inspire you to be your best self or people that bring…
Letting Go of Outcomes

Do you remember the emotional breakdown I had a few weeks ago? Well, I do LOL. Anyway, one of the many realizations that came from it was my ongoing struggle to let go of outcomes.…
Are You Chasing the Wrong Dream?

I’m not sure if you know this…but when I was 25 years old…I thought I wanted to be a television host. I thought I was born to be the next E! News personality. BOY WAS…
CHANGE YOUR LIFE (AND JOB) IN 6 WEEKS!

First, I just want to say THANK YOU. I received so much feedback last week after posting My Story (if you missed it, you can watch it HERE)! It was another reminder of how many…
I Quit a Job I Hated to Follow My Dreams

So I know I’ve mentioned bits and parts of my story in the past, but people continue to ask me how I got to where I am today. They’re curious to know how I managed…
My emotional breakdown last week

Last week was a tough one for me. I had an emotional breakdown that lasted for a “good” 48 hours. The worst part? I knew that the only way to the other side of it…
How to Know If You've Outgrown a Situation

As human beings, we are designed to evolve, grow and challenge ourselves– in our careers, in our relationships and even our living environments. When we remain stuck (and choose to resist the very change that…
LAUNCH DAY 🚀

Hopefully by this point, you’re on my email list and have gotten an opportunity to dive into your free training series 😀 because it’s kick-ass and value-packed!! Let me tell you… if I had known…
Hate your job? DO THIS!! Free training 🙂

2018 is LEGIT going to be the BEST YEAR yet! Can you feel it? Can I get a HELL YEAH??? In all seriousness, I am super pumped. And you should be too, because… I’ve put…
Feeling Behind in Your Life?

No matter your age, it’s easy to feel behind in your life. You think you should be further along in your career, making more money, own a home or married with children. When this feeling…
Why we struggle to do things that are GOOD for us!

Let’s play a game… What do all these things have in common? Exercising. Eating a healthy diet. Setting and achieving goals. Trying new things. Saving money. Ding, ding, ding. It’s a bunch of things that…
Forgive & Forget!

You may not know this…but I was involved in a physically abusive relationship in my early twenties. It’s something I rarely talk about it. Not because I haven’t healed from it, but because it holds…
Holiday Gift Ideas!

Ho ho ho... Yup, it's that time of year again....yeeehawwww! 🎅🏻🐴?? Anyway, the holidays can be lovely and joyous, but they can also be stressful if you're on a tight budget and/ or your schedule…
Is it OK to put your dreams on hold?

So when I was sifting through my emails for possible video ideas, one viewers’ question stuck out to me like a sore thumb… “Is it OK to put your dreams on hold?” she asked. My…
Self-Help Junkies (DANGER!!!!)

Let me cut to the chase. I love that you read my emails and watch my videos week in and week out. A big high five to you! The reason that I work so hard…
Making Time for Anything & Everything

What would you do if you had 10 EXTRA hours in a day? Or what about 5 extra hours? How would your life be different then? When I think about it, I think… Man, I…
Overcoming Distractions!

Yup, the rumors are true 😝 I’m back on YouTube with a brand-new video today and tons of new content in the works. I’m beyond psyched!!! First, a big thanks for sticking with me through…
How to Deal with Betrayal

Have you ever been cheated on? Lied too? Have you ever confided in a friend who broke your trust? Betrayal. It’s a heavy topic (and painful). After all, there’s a reason we use the metaphor,…
How to Be Happy Single (And Alone)

Did you know that I was in a long-distance relationship for 5 years? YES, you heard me correctly…5 friggin years. In a sense, it was like I was single (or at least alone) for a…
How I Saved $28,000 in 10 Months!

When it comes to leaving a crappy job to pursue a dream, here are some of the most common complaints and excuses I hear: I can’t just quit my job.I have to pay the bills.I…
Coping with Death and Loss

Today, I’m bringing you a video on grief and losing a loved one- a topic I’ve wanted to do for a while now. When my dad passed away unexpectedly, it was my first “real” experience…
How to STOP Being a People Pleaser

So over the past few weeks, I hit some rough patches. In fact, one day in particular was one of the roughest days I’ve had in a while. There were a lot of tears. A…
Attract the Love You Want!

Today I teamed up with Jen Csajko- fellow life coach, relationship expert and a good friend of mine. (My first LIVE collab, WOOHOO!) Jen was in Los Angeles visiting so I thought what better way…
How to Deal With Rejection + Disappointment

So a few weeks back, an exciting opportunity came my way and to be honest, I was VERY optimistic. I was not only highly qualified, but I put some “hard” time and energy into the…
Journaling BENEFITS!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I am back in action today with the last video of my Journaling Series. (If you missed Part 2 last week, you can check it out here: Journaling…
Journaling Fears + Obstacles

So if you haven’t noticed by now, my journaling videos are some of the most popular videos on my channel to date. In fact, my “What to Write In A Journal” video has over 100,000…
How to Stop Being Lazy! (And Be More Productive)

Finding your life’s passion is half the battle. The other half is building on it. I see the majority of people “crash and burn” in the latter half. It’s not always easy to achieve our…
Don't Know What You Want? DO THIS!!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the people who get what they want in life are the people who make the effort to figure out what that is. Makes sense right? I…
How to Be Happy Everyday!

One of the things I hear from people all the time is, “You’re always so happy.” So a few days ago, after being told this yet again, I started to wonder WHY! Why am I…
VEGAS VLOG!!!

So I just got done celebrating my boyfriend, Nathan's 30th birthday in good ole’ Las Vegas. There were about 22 of us in attendance so needless to say, it was a BLAST. Anyway, Nathan is…
Tips (to lift your spirits) When You're Sick

So the last month or so has been a real struggle- health wise. I may not have shown physical signs in my last few videos, but that’s just because I’m one strong woman Nothing serious,…
10 Ways to Celebrate YOU!

Happy Wednesday! and Happy Birthday to MOI (aka me)… Yes, my birthday is tomorrow- woot woot! If you’ve been watching my videos for a while now, you probably know my age. And if you don’t…
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People

So if you missed last week’s video, well what the heck??? Just kidding : ) Last week, I did a video titled, “How to Stop Everyday Jealousy & Envy,” and I was so happy to…
How to Stop Everyday Envy & Jealousy

So I can go weeks upon weeks feeling good about myself, what I’m doing + what I’m accomplishing, and then (in what seems like an instant) those good feelings can just disappear. Why you ask?…
Work & Life Balance

Thank you for sticking with me through my short break. I’m happy to say that… I’m officially back!! Although it was hard for me to say “no” to something I enjoy doing, it was necessary…
How to Deal With Burn Out!

This is my last video… of 2016 : ) But, YES, I will be back after the New Year! Since I started my channel, 76 videos ago, I have yet to take a week off!…
How to Recover From A Break-Up & Get Back On Track

Today, we’re switching gears from the topic of career to relationships- specifically the aftermath of a break-up. Whether you’re the one who’s initiating the break-up or you’re the “breakee,” break ups are never easy. But…
Is Your Day Job Keeping You From Your Dreams?

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving (if you celebrate) filled with lots of love and gratitude We are back in action on this lovely Wednesday with yet another Q&A video and today’s question comes…
How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever chalked up your success to “luck,” when you actually worked really hard? Do you find it difficult to receive praise? Do you fear that people will “find out” and expose you for…
How to Tell People You Love...

Last week I posted a one-question survey asking all of you about your burning questions on the topic of happiness and finding your passion. Well, I received way more responses than I ever expected! So…
How to Make a Vision Board that ACTUALLY Works!

One of the most popular visualization activities to date is the creation of vision boards- also known as dream boards. The concept is simple: Cut and paste images of things you want and then voilà,…
I Am a Maladaptive Daydreamer | How to Control Extreme Fantasizing

We all daydream occasionally- about the boy we like, a tropical vacation or what it would be like to walk the red carpet. But ever since I was a little girl, my “case” of daydreaming…
Should You Go To College?

In my opinion, the question of whether or not to go to college is not given nearly as much thought, as it should. This generation, the Millennials, are taught that college is the path to…
How to Stay Motivated (When your hard work isn't paying off)

When we work toward any goal, whether it be to ace a test, make Varsity, get the promotion or lose fifty pounds, it can sometimes leave us feeling beaten and bruised- without much to show…
Start With Why- Simon Sinek

So I just got done reading, "Start With Why,” by Simon Sinek. I saw Simon on an interview with Marie Forleo recently, and instantly knew that I needed this book on my bookshelf. I not…
How to Be More Confident Right Now!

The topic of confidence has been on the forefront of my mind for a while now. I’m not only preparing materials that focus on the topic, but I’ve also experienced this sudden BOOST of confidence-…
How to Get People to Like You (Really Quickly)

If someone were to ask you what your top 5 personality traits are, what would you say? Outgoing? Adventurous? Balanced? Friendly? Hardworking? Empathetic? Dedicated? Neat? Intelligent? Optimistic? Passionate? Humorous? Liberal? Selfless? Ambitious? ...the list goes…
Back to School Q&A

I hope you had a fantastic week : ) Amidst my Back to School series, I stumbled upon yet another YouTube tag (a list of questions to be answered by video creators), titled “Back to…
How to Manage Multiple Responsibilities

When I was forced into adulthood, (luckily) I was somewhat prepared on how to manage multiple responsibilities. I had been working full time since the age of fourteen, doing my laundry, paying my own bills,…
Living with Roommates | TIPS

I always joke that my friends back home are thinking, “Poor Shaina. 30 years old and still living with a roommate.” I get it. It sounds pretty dreadful. But the reality is, when you live…
How to Survive Being the New Kid

It’s back to school season! And I had the brilliant idea to do a “back to school” series- multiple videos on the obstacles that students and young adults face when the Fall rolls around. In…
How to Start A Journal

So when I read business books that emphasize the importance of asking for help and working with others to achieve my goals, I all of a sudden find myself speed-reading until I reach the next…
How to Fold Shirts & Tank Tops | The KonMari Way

Learn how to fold your shirts and tank tops the KonMari way! Be sure to check out all the videos in my series (there's a total of 7). xo, Shaina
How to Fold Pants | The KonMari Way

Learn how to fold your pants and jeans the KonMari way! Be sure to check out all the videos in my series (there's a total of 7). xo, Shaina
How to Fold Sweaters & Hoodies | The KonMari Way

Learn how to fold your sweaters and hoodies the KonMari way! Be sure to check out all the videos in my series (there's a total of 7). xo, Shaina
How to Fold Socks | The KonMari Way

Learn how to fold your socks the KonMari way! Be sure to check out all the videos in my series (there's a total of 7). xo, Shaina
My Experience with KonMari | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

In today's video, I take you behind the scenes into my personal experience with KonMari– the Japanese art of decluttering. It was a lot of work, but well worth it. I'm in love with minimalistic…
How to Tidy the KonMari Way | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (STEPS)

If you're intrigued by the concepts in "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," by Marie Kondo, but have no interest in reading the book from start to finish, then this is the video for you.…
The KonMari Method | Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

So I just got done reading “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” by Marie Kondo. If you’re unfamiliar with the book, it explains the KonMari method- a Japanese art of decluttering and organizing that…
My First Time

Just the other day, a 9-year-old old said to me, “If I didn’t know you, I would think you’re only 18.” I quickly responded, “I love you!!! Thank you.” Although 18 may be a bit…
VLOG | Trip to Rhode Island!

Can you believe how quickly summer is passing by? I hope you’re savoring each and every moment like I am. I’m back in Los Angeles after taking a 2.5 week vacation to the East Coast…
What To Write In A Journal

When I first started my channel, a fellow YouTuber (with a much larger audience than mine) said to me, “Create content you love talking about, but choose topics that people are interested in.” I assumed…
What To Do When You're Feeling Down

In this thing called life, we each do the best we know how in our careers, in relationships and even with money. It’s not easy, or even possible, to feel high in every aspect of…
When You Made the Wrong Decision...

Have you ever made a big decision only to second guess if it was the best decision in the end? Yup, we all have. Making mistakes is part of life. And whether that mistake was…
10 Things I Wish I Did Differently In College

I uploaded a video not too long ago titled, “10 Things I Wish I Knew in High School,” which is actually one of my favorite videos I’ve done thus far. So when I woke up…
How to Easily Start a Healthier Diet (When You Love Junkie Foods!)

Let’s talk about food babyyyyyyy! I used to be one of those people that could eat anything and everything that I wanted without any repercussions. No weight gain. No breakouts. No loss of energy. Just…
What Is A GUT Feeling? (and when to listen to it)

Can you recall a time in your life that you were forced to make a very big decision? A time when you were unsure which choice was ultimately best for you? Do you remember HOW…
How to Overcome Creative Blocks (ONE Simple Tip!)

I love being a right brain, creative thinker. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than bringing my ideas to life. However, there are times where I experience creative blocks that make me wish I could…
The Biggest Mistake Recent Grads Make After College!

It’s graduation season!!! I can’t help but think that 8 years ago around this time, I had just graduated college with zero thought as to what I was going to do next. In fact, the…
How to Get Rid of Your Insecurities!

The timing of this post is a bit ironic. I’m sitting here, ready to talk about our flaws and insecurities when I stumble upon a YouTube video about a woman addicted to plastic surgery. As…
Storytime | How I Became a Life Coach

When I tell someone that I’m a life coach, I usually get one of three reactions: “Wow, how did you get into that?” or “I could use one of those,” or my favorite, “Aren’t you…
When You're Scared of the Future...

Seven years ago, I was terrified of what the future held. Mainly because I had no idea what I was doing with my life. I thought, “If my present is an indicator of what my…
I have some bad news...

Hello my friend! I have some bad news… There is no video today. I know how devastated you must be seeing that Wednesdays at 10am are the highlight of your week : ) Just kidding!…
How to Deal with Stress | Life Hacks & Tips

We each experience stress in different ways. For me, I feel it in my chest. My upper body becomes tense and I immediately feel weighed down. Did I mention the static brain? Oh and there’s…
How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Self Doubt for Good!

We all have a voice inside of our head. It’s the voice that tells us when we’re not good enough or when we can’t do something or when everybody else will disapprove of our actions.…
What's REALLY Holding You Back?

One of the things I enjoyed most about working with one-on-one clients’ was witnessing the moment that something “clicked” for them- when he or she suddenly had a revelation of some sort. Getting to the…
VLOG | My 30th Bday Bash, Easter, & New Baby!!!

When you’re doing something you love, it’s natural to want to challenge yourself on a daily basis. I’m constantly brainstorming ways to offer my content in new, creative ways and how to grow my audience…
5 Quick Life Hacks for Happier Days ✹

No matter what we’re searching for in life, trying to accomplish or chase, it all comes down to one goal and one goal only… …to feel happy. Whether we believe that money will create that…
I Love Me (Self-Love SPOOF)

Self-love one of the most powerful and life-changing practices you can exercise. Which is why I had every intention in creating a video that helps you do just that. However as I sat down to…
TAG | 100 Questions! (and my BIRTHDAY!)

So today’s video just so happens to land on my birthday. Yay! Which is why I had every intention to create a video titled, “The 30 Lessons I Learned Before I was 30,” but my…
Stop Making Excuses!

What I found early on in coaching is that people are ready and willing to give me 107 reasons why that can’t do something. My job as a coach is to help them realize the…
What To Do When You Hate Your Job

After last week’s video, “10 Signs You’re At The Wrong Job,” I anticipated the next question on peoples’ minds would be, “Now what? I can’t just quit my job!” And I get it. If it…
10 Signs You're At The Wrong Job

The content for this week’s video was actually inspired by a blog post I had written almost a year ago titled, “10 Signs You’re At The Wrong Job.” When I sat down to write this,…
Just Be You! (Group Collaboration)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of connecting, collaborating and getting to know TEN other YouTuber’s around the world. One of the things I love most about YouTube is that it provides…
The Hard Truths About Following Your Dreams

Recently, a friend of mine let me in on some exciting future plans- a mutual decision between her and her husband to change career paths and do something they each love. And she said that…
TMI Tag | My terrible breakup, tattoos and last time I kissed someone!?

It's your lucky day... I shot a second video this week. Woot woot! I took part in the Youtube #TMI Tag to answer 50 short questions- a way for you to get to know me…
What To Do When You Feel Lonely

So I went back and forth on whether or not to post this first video. I thought…do I really want to be this transparent on the Internet? I’ve seen other people do it (and I…
My Morning Routine (spoof)

There are a ton of misconceptions about life coaches. Things like... ...we're always happy, smiling and oh yes, we never stress. In fact, this was the exact thought a friend of mine had when she…
How To Find Your Passion

In the field of coaching, there are a ton of topics to cover and "how to" videos to make, but my specialty and "true love" are on passion. In my opinion it's the number one…
What's My Passion? #Freakout!

It wasn't until my early to mid twenties at my second corporate job that I had a major freak out moment... WHAT IS MY PASSION? This was followed by a long list of other panic…
Life in Your 20's | Expectations vs. Reality

I remember being in high school, discussing the future with a classmate. I said something along the lines of, "I want to be married by 26, two kids by 28 and of course I'm going…
Is Social Media Bad?

Recently, a 10-year-old asked me why I only had 33 likes on my Instagram photo? My first thought was: kid, I will throw you out of this car! Which, of course I would never ever…
10 Things I Wish I Knew In High School!

It's hard to believe that I graduated high school over ten years ago. If only time travel were a real thing Fortunately, when I think back to my high school days, I have A LOT…
How To Be A Morning Person

For me, waking up early means setting my alarm for 5:45am. However, I don’t always wake up at this time. Sometimes I hit that snooze button more times than I can count. But, when I…
How to Get Motivated When You're Stuck In A Rut

We've all been there! In a low. In a funk. In a rut... ...where we lose our excitement to do the things we want to do and our purpose gets lost among the day to…
How to Deal With Haters!

If you have a dream, don't be surprised if other people don't fully support or embrace it. Skepticism and doubt are common feelings and in fact, they keep other people from going after their own…
SQUAD GOALS! Establishing True Friendships

The term "squad goals," made so famous by Taylor Swift, is now the title of a new sitcom in the works for 20-somethings. Ohhhhhh Hollywood! We are not only pressured to look a certain way…
How to Not Care What People Think

Just a few years ago, I could barely form my own opinion in public, never mind walk around the city in a pink robe. Sure, this particular act was solely for filming purposes- to exaggerate…
How to Keep a Journal

Did you know that the average person has between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts per day!? Our poor minds are in constant overdrive and they deserve a break once and a while. Journaling can be an…
The Book That Changed My Life

Yesterday marked my 4-year anniversary in LA! Wow. It was right around this time 4 years ago that I was looking through a magazine when I came across a woman's testimonial on the book I'm…
How to Be Awesome!

First, I would like to take a moment of silence for my camera lens that fell into the pool while filming. RIP. You were a great starter lens to the YouTube family. So I'm somewhat…
How to Manage Your Multi-Passionate/ Multi-Talented Self!

I love the self-help world, but I also love home decorating, filmmaking and red wine. I have a creative eye, but I also have a knack for presenting. Having a plethora of interests and talents…
How to Be More Positive!

I've always considered myself an optimistic person and for a while I just assumed it was a positive personality trait- magically appointed to me at birth. Now I do believe that someone "up there" sprinkled…
How to Love Your Quarter Life Crisis

After 48 hours of labor, I finally gave birth to my second video... I made every single, possible mistake known to man while filming this. I did not get enough sleep the night before...major brain…
Welcome to My New Channel!

So for about a year now, I've used my blog as a way to express my thoughts & opinions and share helpful tips. But, I have a confession to make... I never really enjoyed blogging.…

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I’m Shaina Leis– life coach, educator & podcaster. I love helping people discover their unique gifts and talents. When I’m not sharing my wisdom, you’ll most likely find me organizing my closet or watching Bravo! Learn more about me here.