#SH with Shauntay Dunbar
Hey Shauntay, can you introduce yourself to us?
My Name is Shauntay Dunbar and I’m the author of Diving in Stilettos First Memoirs of Dating Mr. Right Now. I’m also a kick ass event planner via my 9-5
Can you take us through your self-love journey to where you are now?
I aways loved myself I don’t think I always liked myself and it definitely showed in the men I was choosing to date. Now I can say I have healed and forgiven others and most importantly myself. Becoming Self Aware is not the easiest of journeys but it is definitely a journey that is needed when self love is the destination.
What inspired you to write Diving In Stilettos First?
I wanted to do something for myself. I was tired of working for other people I had two jobs and the struggle was real. So I quit the second job and started investing in myself more. My friends always told me my dating stories were hilarious, so I figured why not write a book about it. Surely I couldn’t be the only one having these problems.
What was the most eye-opening part of your journey of becoming more self-aware?
That I was the cause of a lot of the misfortune. It took me writing a book to see that I had a pattern and if I wanted better I had to do better.
What was the biggest lesson that you learned in accepting yourself?
That I was born to stand out so I needed to stop dimming my light because people were squinting. Now I toss them some shades and it it moving. I can honestly say I love the woman that I have become so far. I worked damn hard to get here.
What are some of your favorite self-love + self-care practices?
Talking to God first thing in the morning. Being grateful to wake up. I really enjoy having a Skin and hair Care routine. It’s my time to work on myself even if it’s only for a few minutes.
How would you like your self-love journey to inspire other women?
I want them to know that someone needs to hear your story not matter how irrelevant you think it is someone needs to hear it. So tell it because you never know who you are Inspiring.
Where can you see yourself within the next 3-5 years?
Definitely doing a Ted Talk, traveling the world for speaking engagements and just really happy with my home life.
How did you learn to be so confident?
My mother always told me if I don’t believe who I am no one will so I decided to be my best me and so far so good lol
What does #SelfHoneymoon mean to you?
Loving on yourself the good the bad the not so cute and embracing your flaws. Not rushing through your healing but understanding is a process and it’s worth it.
Lastly, what in your self-transformation journey are you looking forward to exploring next?
Abs lol ya girl wants to see a 2 pack at least one time in her life. No time like the present to get to it lol
Website: https://www.divinginstilettosfirst.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Diving-Stilettos-First-Memoirs-Dating/dp/1543906400
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