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Unwritten with Steph
Life doesn’t always go as planned — but it’s never too late to begin again.
Unwritten with Steph is a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Each week, host Stephanie Shanks sits down for honest, heart-centered conversations with people who have faced life’s unexpected turns — and found their way back to themselves.
Through stories of transformation, courage, and self-discovery, Unwritten reminds us that our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, rediscovering your purpose, or healing from the past, these raw and inspiring conversations will help you reconnect with your truth and remember: it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Keywords: personal growth, transformation, reinvention, authenticity, self-discovery, healing, midlife awakening, empowerment, resilience, self-worth, courage, starting over
Unwritten with Steph
How to Bloom After Corporate: Branding, Identity & Choosing Yourself with Shauna Thayer
In this episode, I’m joined by marketing & branding expert Shauna Thayer, founder of Bloom Creative, for a conversation about what it really means to rebuild your life from the inside out.
Shauna spent years in corporate marketing—successful on paper, but craving more time, more freedom, and more connection with her family. Instead of walking away overnight, she did something remarkable: she interviewed other women who had already made the leap. She listened. She gathered wisdom. She created her own clarity roadmap before choosing a new chapter that supported who she was becoming.
Together, we talk about:
- The moment you realize the life you built no longer fits
- Branding as identity work — not just visual design
- How to create marketing that feels human, relational, and real
- Learning to trust your voice after years of playing it safe
- Making decisions from alignment rather than fear
- What it looks like to let yourself bloom, right where you are
This conversation is for the woman who knows there is more for her — not more to do, but more to be.
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Connect with Shauna (Bloom Creative):
https://www.instagram.com/bloomcreative_marketing
https://www.bloomcreativeco.com
Connect with Steph:
Instagram: @unwrittenwithsteph
Website: stephshanks.com
It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
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