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Have you ever felt fear creeping in when standing on the edge of something new?

That’s exactly where Dr. Shawnté Elbert found herself. In Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, Shawnté shares her story of navigating difficult career transitions, facing fear head-on, and learning to breathe through uncertainty with courage.

Shawnté reminds us that fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s a signal we’re onto something more meaningful. And often, the first brave step forward begins with letting go—of expectations, old identities, or the safety of what’s familiar.

Highlights from Shawnté’s Story

+ Learning to recognize fear as a natural part of growth
+ Leaning into family and community when life throws you curveballs
+ Choosing purpose-driven leadership over external validation
+ Using daily delights and affirmations as daily grounding rituals
+ Holding faith in something bigger—even when the path is unclear

Shawnté’s story is a heartfelt example of what it means to inhale faith, exhale fear—and lead with intention and resilience.

You can read her full chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, available now on Amazon

Connect with Shawnté
+ Elbert Innovative Solutions
+ Sister W.E.L.L.S, Wellness Collective: Learn More
+ Shawnté on the web: LinkedIn | Website | Facebook
+ Blog: Dr. E Speaks! Using words to heal and inspire

More to explore:
+ Behind the Scenes: Meet the courageous women rewriting the rules of success
+ Listen: Letting Go Summer playlist
+ Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go
+ Buy the book: Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go

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Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go

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