Episode 5

A Need for Mentors with Shenin Lebrun

 
 
 

In today’s episode I speak with Shenin Lebrun. Born and raised in Amsterdam with Surinamese roots, Shenin is a business coach, entrepreneur, speaker, TV/film producer and a single mother to Zohra-Lisa. Her career started at Nike 17-years-ago, right after university. For her, it was a dream come true! 

Our conversation about the power of mentorship helps you to see the power others have in your journey to realize dreams and ambitions. In this episode, no matter what season you are in, you’ll see mentorship as a necessary aspect to your growth and progression. The guidance by others with experience can be what sets you apart and moves you forward. 

Over the years Shenin has learned to believe in herself and to trust her vision. As a black woman, She climbed the corporate ladder from a rookie assistant to an EMEA Director and established herself as a leader in the corporate world. For her, it’s not just a marketing line; it has become her mantra. She’s embraced the ‘Just Do It’ mindset into her personal and professional life. 

Following her dreams, Shenin is now a self-made business woman. In 2018 she founded Hustle & Heart Consultancy to help professionals unlock and reach their potential and realize their dreams through various mentor and personal development programs. Listen-in to hear more of Shenin’s story.

You too can realize your dreams and set a vision. I strongly believe there is value in community and that’s where mentorship and others play a large part in your journey. Enjoy!

 
 

Topics We Covered:

[2:45] How do you start to navigate the newness that comes along with change?

[3:14] Sharnell asks you to consider the motivation that drives your ambition and/or burnout. 

[7:00] Sharnell helps you see the need for community and having others in our lives to hold us accountable. Mentorship is an opportunity to give you the attention needed to keep moving forward and growing. It’s also an opportunity to trigger and bring forth that which may hinder your journey forward.  

[18:10] Shenin opens up and shares her story. She conveys the mindset developed to grow personally and in her career journey. 

[28:30] Together Sharnell and Shenin discuss the triggers and life events that often cause us to put our personal and professional journeys into perspective. Consider your own values and what means the most to you right now. 

[38:50] What are the areas in your life that you could benefit from having support or the needed confidence to keep moving forward?

[48:15] Shenin and Sharnell challenge you to focus and prioritize. This drives how you select communities and who you reach out to for support. 

[58:30] You too can realize your dreams and set a vision for what’s next. Through this conversation, see the value in community to help get you there.

 
 
 

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About your host, Sharnell

Hi there, I’m Sharnell.

This podcast community is a passion of mine! From a growing corporate career to Founder and Coach to many, I understand what it means to be a faith-driven woman who wears many hats and wants more from life and career. 

I studied and graduated from the University of Illinois Gies College of Business and hold an MBA from Eastern University in Pennsylvania. My career for many years was spent preparing and launching brands into the marketplace, as a Brand and Innovation leader in the corporate sector.

Now, as a Speaker and Coach I have the honor of helping ambitious, faith-driven women to set vision, equip, and to build the confidence to launch into their purpose in life and lead with clarity and significance.

Being a mommy myself and wife, my heart is driven to see women thrive and to not just do it well, but to also BE WELL doing it.

Welcome to Ready For What’s Next Podcast with Sharnell Weathersby. You are in the right place.