“I’m not what I do, I’m who I am. I make dreams reality! A kingdom girl that gets the job done, period! Know who you are but until then know who and what you are not.”
- Shawna Shepherd, The Wealth Carrier
About Shawna
Shawna Shepherd is a faith-driven leader, author, entrepreneur, and mentor with a passion for legacy and impact. Born in Columbus, OH, to teenage parents, Shawna grew up learning resilience, Kingdom principles, and the value of family. Her mother was a pastor’s daughter, and her great-grandfather was a pastor, instilling in her a deep love for faith and legacy from an early age. Her father, a kind and tough man from the projects, taught her determination, resourcefulness, and the importance of courage in facing life’s challenges.
Despite early challenges including teenage pregnancy, single motherhood, living in public housing, receiving food stamps, and parenting a special needs child, Shawna refused to let circumstances define her. She turned obstacles into opportunity, breaking generational cycles and pursuing a life of purpose and achievement.
Shawna’s professional journey spans banking, mortgage lending, and real estate, where she has earned multiple industry awards while gaining expertise in business, personal, and mortgage banking. Known for her approach of serving every client with excellence, integrity, and equal respect, she has worked with individuals ranging from warehouse workers to nationally recognized leaders, including a client featured on the cover of Forbes. Today, she is one of the nation’s top new home consultants, recognized with numerous industry accolades, and the author of Unlock the Wealth Within, sharing biblical principles and practical strategies to help others live with purpose and build wealth.
Her heart has always been for people. For over 20 years, she has run inner-city youth programs, including sports programs, mentoring young people, helping them discover their potential, and teaching them to DREAM BIG. She also serves as Prayer Director of For Columbus, believing spiritual growth and professional success go hand in hand.
Shawna combines her experience, faith, and passion to help leaders, youth, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and dreamers' problem-solve, stay authentic, and unlock their full potential spiritually, personally, and financially.
Key Mission
Building Leaders
We believe every leader carries untapped potential. Our mission is to help individuals discover who they are, understand how they are wired, and activate their God-given gifts and purpose. Through leadership development, confidence building, strategic guidance, and practical application, participants learn how to solve problems, serve others, stay authentic, and create lasting impact. We empower people to lead with confidence, build wealth, and transform their communities.
Building Businesses
We believe every organization has untapped potential. Our mission is to help businesses identify opportunities, solve challenges, and develop leaders who can drive innovation, growth, and profitability. Through strategic planning, practical solutions, and leadership development, we help organizations unlock their full potential and create lasting wealth and impact.
Building Wealth
We believe wealth begins within. Our mission is to identify, equip, and develop wealth carriers by helping individuals discover who they are, understand how they are wired, and unlock the gifts, purpose, and potential already inside of them. Through financial literacy, leadership development, and practical application, we provide the keys to build lasting wealth, impact, and legacy.