Her Story
About Shama
Shama Marie is an operations leader, author, speaker, and ministry leader based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose professional background spans operations management, executive support, project coordination, organizational development, and ministry leadership. She has served in ministry for more than 10 years, focusing on faith-based content creation, Christian publishing, and encouraging individuals through spiritual guidance and personal testimony. Her diverse experiences in leadership, military service, creative work, and ministry have shaped her commitment to serving others with humility, integrity, and compassion. She is also completing a master's degree in Ministry at Liberty University, with completion anticipated in 2025.
In addition to her professional work, Marie is an author and speaker passionate about spiritual formation, emotional healing, and helping individuals discover hope, purpose, and restoration through faith. Drawing on her personal experiences and biblical stories, she has written a book intended to encourage women and others navigating toxic relationships, miscarriage, depression, and anxiety. Through her writing, social media platform, and Substack publication, The Shama Marie, she shares faith-based messages addressing adversity, resilience, relationships, and spiritual growth. She also volunteers at her local church, reflecting her dedication to ministry and community service. Her upcoming book, The Mantle: How Much Did You Say It Cost?, further demonstrates her commitment to sharing lessons of faith, perseverance, and healing.
Marie attributes her success to her faith in God and her continued commitment to her purpose of helping, encouraging, and positively influencing others. She believes effective leadership begins with a healthy heart and emphasizes the importance of loyalty, integrity, and strong character in both professional and personal relationships. Her advice to aspiring professionals is to maintain a clear message, focus on solving problems, and use their influence to build others up. She also emphasizes the importance of pursuing personal healing before pouring into others, recognizing that meaningful leadership and service require emotional and spiritual well-being. Through her professional contributions, ministry, and creative endeavors, she strives to reflect the heart of Christ and leave a lasting, positive impact on the people she serves.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shama
01What do you attribute your success to?
Remembering the why I do it, because I know remembering the why when it comes to helping people and being an influence. My faith in God combined with the why is what my key for success is.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be present in the moment. Keep priorities lined up and be there 100% no matter what is right in front of you.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Think long and hard about your message and what you are delivering. Make sure it's to build somebody up or encourage somebody else or offering some kind of advice. Business is all about solving problems so make sure you're solving some type of problem.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opportunities include making a difference in the lives of other people. Challenges include not having a clear message or not being healed yourself before trying to help others, and people getting into the field for clout rather than offering benefit.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Loyalty, integrity and character are the biggest three for me.
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