(35) OF 122 FEATURED BLACK AUTHOR FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET AUTHOR Shenay Lewis-Hairston

 

Shenay is a licensed minister of the gospel, minister of dance, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker and facilitator.  She is the owner of The She Shed Creations. Where she brings fun & creativity together to create personalized gifts for every occasion.

Shenay has been formally educated at Virginia Commonwealth University where she

studied Psychology and Social Work. She is currently enrolled in the MDIV program at the International College of Bible Theology.

Shenay is the founder of Establishing Praise and Worship Dance & Mime Ministry. She

leads local dance ministries and travels the United States ministering and teaching dance. Her relationship with God is indispensable and it manifests through the power in which she lives, ministers, and teaches.

Shenay has a passion for outreach to the homeless and those in need. She has a mission

yearly to provide basic necessities (food, clothing, and toiletries) to those that can’t afford it.

Shenay is a Co-Author of a 365 day devotional entitled “One DAE (Declarations, Affirmations, & Encouragement) at a time”, Released March 2020. In November 2021, she

released her 2 nd Co-Author project “The Lioness Leads: Stories of Triumph Over Fear”. In

December 2022, She released her 3 rd Co-Author project “She is the-ish: A Creative

Writing Showcase by Pageant Queens”

In November 2021, Shenay was crowned Ms. Virginia Plus America 2020-2021. October

2021, Shenay was crowned Ms. Classic Regal Elegance Virginia 2021-2022.

Shenay contributes her success to God and the ongoing encouragement of her “tribe”.

She lives by 6 leadership principles

I live to make a DIFFERENCE in my life and in the lives of others

I believe in helping others SUCCEED

I LEAD by example

I understand the HELPING others succeed is the key to my own success

I can MOTIVATE you and do everything in my power to INSPIRE you

I am on a GOD SIZE assignment

Finally, Shenay is confident to walk into any assignment the Lord presents her. She is

bold enough to be the “Unicorn” in this world, knowing the importance of uniquely

celebrating, encouraging and loving others. She strives to allow others to see the light

and great works in her. She is living her whole life to hear the Lord say “Well Done”!