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Shanetta McDonald is an Intuitive Living Coach, helping women—especially working moms—break old patterns to reclaim their energy and create lives that feel more manageable, meaningful and aligned.

Through somatic coaching and practical life design, Shanetta helps women move beyond burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all so they can reconnect with themselves, trust their inner wisdom, and make choices that honor who they are now.

Before coaching, Shanetta spent 17+ years as a publicist shaping the stories of changemakers, creatives, and mission-driven brands. Today, she combines her storytelling expertise with somatic tools to help women rewrite the narratives they’ve outgrown and create a next chapter that feels authentic, sustainable, and fully their own.

Whether you’re a high-achieving woman who’s exhausted from carrying too much, a mother trying to find yourself beyond your roles, or a creative longing to reconnect with your voice, Shanetta’s work offers a grounded approach rooted in one powerful belief: your body already holds wisdom about the life you’re meant to create.

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Connecting the Mind
and Body for Clarity

Engaging our internal Body Compass as a decision-making tool.

Regulating Our
Nervous System

Tips on navigation dysregulation and self-soothing to regulate our bodies.

Eating Disorder
Recovery

Highlighting the nuances of eating disorders and recovery through the lens of Black and Brown women.

Client Reviews

  • Shanetta gave me clarity

    “I loved my coaching call with Shanetta—she’s an absolute natural. I came in feeling unsure about how to begin a new business in an unfamiliar field, and she asked thoughtful questions that helped clarify my direction. Her guidance and practical advice gave me a solid starting point and the confidence to move forward.”

    — Andrea Joan, Post-Production Manager

  • Highly recommend

    “Working with Shanetta has been wonderful and she has helped to set very clear goals, She is warm and easy to connect to, and she brings in so much awareness and experience to her sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for somatic coaching with a personal touch!”

    — Katharine Smith, Mental Health Professional

  • She uplifts and inspires

    “Shanetta has a remarkable ability to uplift me constructively, offering practical and actionable tools to help me achieve my goals. My time with her always leaves me inspired, confident and loving myself a little bit more.”

    — Dominique La Fargue, Executive

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