Shawna Wells is a seasoned executive coach. She coaches and advises leaders working toward transformational change and liberation. Throughout her career, Shawna has worked with hundreds of executive leaders across the country to build management systems that honor and implement real diversity and inclusion solutions. A legacy-architect, Shawna is creating a new blueprint for Black families to live with intention. As the founder of Wells Coaching & Consulting, she helps Black Americans plan to live their dreams now and to pass those skills to generations to come. Shawna is also an acclaimed author of children’s book B is for Black Brilliance and the founder and CEO of an organization by the same name dedicated to centering, uplifting and affirming narratives of Black creativity, innovation and genius. She leads and lives with her purpose and passion, serving on the board of several organizations working to impact the lives of Black women, Black communities and Black students including The Highland Project, Teach for America Las Vegas, and The University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services. With almost 20 years of experience as a devoted educator, Shawna understands firsthand just how deep the resource divide exists and impacts Black students. She and her family are proud homeowners in Vermont – reclaiming their ancestors’ stories by owning land that will serve as a place of rest and refuge for Black families. Shawna finds joy in gardening, cooking with her family, and laughing with friends.She promises to unapologetically create environments where clarity, possibility, and liberation are centered so that new opportunities for love, possibility, and change emerge. Shawna stands at the intersection of leadership and transformation, guiding executives toward not just achieving but redefining success. She's a catalyst for change, urging leaders to delve deeper into their purpose, to craft legacies rich with intentionality and brimming with joy. Her approach is both a mirror and a map, reflecting back leaders' true potential while charting a course towards holistic well-being that transcends the conventional. With Shawna, conversations go beyond the surface, touching on the essence of personal growth, wellness, and community, and how these elements interweave with professional aspirations. The journey with her is one of discovery and action, leading to a reimagined definition of success that's as liberating for the individual as it is for generations to follow. Shawna's work isn't just about building legacies; it's about transforming lives through intentional joy, creating ripples of change that extend far beyond the boardroom.