Meet Karley Shaner

 

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Karley Shaner. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Karley, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I feel as though imposter syndrome and the fear of being seen or heard runs deep for so many. Lack of confidence or a huge ego is often how it appears as a manifestation of such energy in my line of work. I grew up highly motivated, but also highly criticized. My ties to imposter syndrome lead back to some of my most formative years. The years that formed my initial internal monologue. I have had to create most of my success in the faces of those who weren’t necessarily supportive or nurturing. It was never about the pressure to fit in, for me; it was the ability to stand out in the face of adversity. Everyday I make the choice to stand tall in what I have created and envisioned for what I want my life to look like – despite what the old memories past may whisper to me. At the end of the day, it is me vs. me in this game called life. The only person who can stand in the way of my success, ultimately, is me.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am a Reiki Master based out of Pittsburgh, PA. I specialize in trauma, crystal therapy, and holistic alternative modalities of healing. I encourage my clients to live in the light that shines true for them. If you are lost along the way, I am there to help. I also come from a history of salons and spas and enjoy integrating my licensed knowledge on the skin and body into somatic body work and holistic aesthetics. I love movement and have spend most of my life in a studio, dancing, or in a fitness room training. I am an ordained and practicing minister, and one of my favorite services to offer is non-formal confessions and feet washings. I love photography and nature and you can find me modeling to demo most of my teachings in addition to the many hats that I love to wear in my professional life!

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Criticism and adversity. Hands down. It instilled a fire within me that ceases to diminish. Let them hate on you. Transmute it. Jesus turned water into wine. So can you!

Tell us what your ideal client would be like?

I love the broken. The sinners. Those who have tried everything and nothing has worked. The lost causes. The people who feel alone. The “misunderstood” in any capacity. The most beautiful souls are often the most misunderstood. 🙏🏼

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Image Credits

Michelle Frizzell – Pieces of Love Photography

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