Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level..
Season 6 is all about Women in Sport and Fitness, and we’re kicking things off with someone who knows all about breaking barriers.
Today’s guest is Shaina West, a stunt actor, martial artist, and real-life warrior. After surviving a motorcycle accident, Shaina channelled her resilience to become The Samurider, teaching herself martial arts and landing a role in Marvel's Black Widow. She's breaking stereotypes and paving the way for black women in the industry.
In this episode, we dive into Shaina's transformative journey, exploring her recovery, self-taught martial arts training, evolution in the industry, and thoughts on giving freely. From her darkest moments to shining on the big screen, Shaina's story is a powerful testament to determination. Let’s get started.
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What a remarkable conversation with Shaina West. Her resilience, passion, and insights are truly inspiring. If her journey moves you, follow Shaina on Instagram @thesamurider.
And that's a wrap! If you know someone who would benefit from today's wisdom, share this episode with them now. Keep up with the latest from Wanna Be by following us on your favourite podcast player and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.
Until next time... Keep pushing forward!
Credits:
This is a Content is Queen Production
Hosted and produced by me, Imriel Morgan
Editing by Joseph Perry
Sound Design by Amber Miller
Production Assitance was Sharai White
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