Shanae Thomas is a Cincinnati native. She is married to her husband David, her balance in life. She is the bonus mom of 4 children, LaShelle and LaMount 19-year-old twins, David(18), and Daniel(17).
Shanae loves helping people and pushing them past their comfort zone. Complacency happens in areas of comfort. Growth happens when one is uncomfortable.
What’s your name and what do you do?
The Mrs. Shanae Allen-Thomas, Founder and Creative Director of A Touch of ShaLynn. At A Touch of ShaLynn, I specialize in event planning that transforms your dreams into reality. I work diligently to ensure that every detail is perfect, leaving you free to enjoy your special day. From weddings to milestone events, I am here to make your event unforgettable.
I launched my business April of 2024. For me 2024 is the year of personal gains, growth, and networking. In Q2 of 2023 I began asking the Lord what’s next. Shortly after asking that question, grandma passed away. Looking around I saw my family hurting. By default I have a passion to help and meet the needs of other. While decorating grandma’s repast, the answer was loud and clear. To create memorable Moments. Cheer and joy is possible even in the time of mourning by bringing the family together and creating a loving moment even if we are just shedding tears and saying our final goodbye moments prior.
Moving several months ahead, those who know me, know I can be a tad stubborn. I was put in a situation where I planned and executed a wedding reception in 62-days with no experience whatsoever. Have you ever heard the line “God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called?” I was given the colors, the location and freedom to do whatever I wanted. I LOVE IT HERE in the space where are no limits!!! A blank canvas, a vision, sometimes I’m given photos for inspiration.
What have been your challenges?
My number one challenge is me getting in my own way. However, this year I’m stepping all the way out of my comfort zone.
What are your greatest accomplishments?
Awww my greatest accomplishment is watching my two youngens walk across the high school stage together with my husband by my side. Who me? Yes me? The little girl at 17 who was told she would never have kids. I was assigned the hardest job ever and that was raising two boys that while they may biologically not be mine…. Those are my boys!!
My personal accomplishment was trusting the vision and starting MY business. Choosing me and what I wanted. Ignoring the naysayers…. “It’s just a hobby”…. “There are so many people already doing this”….
Investing is myself! There it is! Investing in myself. Sounds selfish. But let’s look at it big picture. Invest in myself so I can pour into others. It gets no better than that. Using a gift that has laid dormant for so long.
Pushing past the guilt of exploring the potential regardless of others around you having or had similar thoughts or visions.
What sets me apart is I’m an explorer. I’m a mess around and figure out how to do it. I’m a test the waters and get creative type of individual.
What are your plans for the future?
To travel the world executing amazing events. To grow a team within my business!!! To build a platform for my family. I’m going to claim this that I’ll get contacted and booked all over!! I want to build a legacy where my circle can “eat”, grow and live out their dreams.
How can people contact you?
Atouchofshalynn.com
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