We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sheana Kizer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sheana below.
Sheana, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
The saying “it starts at home” comes to mind and for me it truly started at home. My parents did such an exceptional job developing my confidence and self-esteem. I could tell a million stories of just how intentional my parents were, always telling me how smart and beautiful I am. Yet beyond the compliments my parents respected me and spoke to me respectfully; they never down-talked me, never used profanity when speaking to me. And at 30+ years old, I’ve never heard my dad raise his voice. My parents always spoke life & set one high standard. I’m forever grateful.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
People have always found it easy to open up to me; being a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and offering more than one viewpoint is a big part of my DNA. After graduating from college, I noticed an increase in young ladies drawn to me for advice, prayer and almost everything in between. From this, Jewels Mentoring Program was launched and has since been welcomed into schools and churches in surrounding communities. Mentors are great assets to a child’s growth and development; they are a key staple in the “village”.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My eagerness to learn & grow, my analytical skills, and my ability to adapt to change have been most impactful in both my career and my mentoring journeys. After obtaining degrees & certificates you must remain teachable. If someone is willing to share knowledge, accept it and apply it to your own life/career. You will stunt your growth if you do not embrace change.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My parents are hands down, the best parents on the planet. Words can not describe how amazing these people are. I love my parents the mostest!!! And yes, the “mostest” but that’s just it, they’re beyond words. The most giving, welcoming, accepting people I’ve ever met; strong, smart, determined, firm, tough, motivating…they’re everything great. A parent’s job is to equip you for life and from the very beginning my parents started equipping me for the ups and downs of life. From the funniest unorthodox emergency drills to seeing them help others without prejudice. Both found success as entrepreneurs in their own way. My dad was the owner of All Around Cleaning Service for over 10 years and my mother owned and operated a successful non-emergency medical transportation company for many years. They’ve demonstrated great work ethics, leadership skills, & and an authentic willingness to help. There’s no greater impact in life than parents, I’m extremely blessed and grateful to have been born and raised by such greatness.
Contact Info:
- Website:queenyetflawed.home.blog
- Instagram: queenshe127
- Facebook: Sheana “Queen She” Kizer
- Linkedin: Sheana Kizer
