Shanell Monique is what today’s business world would describe as a serial entrepreneur: She is an author of Love&Confidence Journal, The Wife Between Us & Broken Silence. It wasn’t until her divorce that God really put it on her heart to finish her story and be a voice for woman. Throughout her life, she had a passion for writing and as she got older & gained more life experience she started sharing her passion with the world. You must be able to love yourself to make better decisions for you. You must understand that God loves you, placed you here for a reason, and sent his son to rescue you. Just knowing that, you should know that you now have everything you need to just be as well as have the ability to have whatever it is you ask for. Shanell works with women who want this, who understands this and who believe in this one principal. We all get to create a legacy & she is here to help women to do this in style.

PWH: What sparked your interest in writing?

SM: Writing has always been something  I enjoyed. It was the only way to express my feelings. It first sparked my interest when my English teacher told me I had a wild imagination. It wasn’t until I went through my divorce when I really made the decision to write. I wanted to encourage other women because Sometimes we don’t notice the beauty we already possess in ourselves because we’re too busy trying to create it.

I tell people all the time, Only if y’all knew how motivated I’ve been by the PAIN I been through. It means so much to me to help other women with their confidence Because I remember at one time when I lost confidence in me and didn’t think I was enough or worthy that’s why I have to keep promoting Self-love. Self Love is easier when you stop trying to figure out why they don’t love you and instead figure out why YOU don’t love you.

– “I hear so many women say they felt “stupid” for staying and trying to make it work even when deep down inside they knew nothing would ever change. They are me, I was them, I remind them that they are Beautiful Strong Women. And they were never “stupid.” They were in love, and real love is not something a Good Woman simply walks away from. She fights for it! She cries for it! She holds on to it until it burns at the very core of her soul.

No… they were never “stupid.” They were real. If anyone was stupid, it was the Wrong Man who lost them. Why? Because he may never know just how close he came to receive the blessing of a lifetime.” I just want all women to love themselves first, chase their dreams, make mistakes (and learn from them), believe in God’s plan, they are more beautiful than they will ever know, and oh so smart, there is no one else like them in the entire world, they are loved. So going through my divorce is what really sparked the fuse.

PWH: At what point did you realize you had a story to share?

SM: I realized I had a Story to share or should I say I realized it was time to share my story when I went through a depressing (state)  my strength was merely superficial underneath a beautiful shell that appeared confident, well put together, and secure, but a different person ruled my life, on the inside, I was broken. So that is how I knew I had a Story and that’s how I knew it was time to share my story. 

PWH: What message do you hope readers receive from your books?

SM: My story is not a good or happy story but I made it through and so can the next person.

I don’t complain. My brand is just about helping women WIN: in life and in love. No more mask, no more pretending, no more feeling like they’re not enough, and no more being societies definition of a strong independent woman. I am a firm believer in living a balanced life. I understand that in order to be successful in business, your home, and personal life must be in order as well. Don’t be afraid to start over. This time I’m not starting from scratch, I’m starting from experience. The world should know Every storm reveals. Every storm challenges you. If you can’t see the blessing in the storm and mishandle it, you will see that same storm again so handle it with praise. Good times are good but who you are in the midst of the storm is your greatness.

PWH: Where can readers purchase your work?

SM: Readers can purchase from Amazon.com they can also purchase from ShanellMonique.net 

PWH: Do you have any upcoming projects to share?

SM: Besides my new lip gloss and eyelash line. My newest project will be my nonprofit Foundation: Every Child Has A Story Yet To Be Told. I will also be releasing The Wife Between Us Episode Two this year.