Shawano, a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, is a certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner, speaker, and facilitator known for her work as an emotional regulation and self-growth expert. She guides individuals and groups to engage deeply with their emotions through therapeutic art, hands-on exercises, and integrative holistic practices, creating safe, embodied spaces for reflection, insight, and lasting personal growth.

Her presentations and workshops are highly interactive, blending guided art-based activities with practical tools that help audiences regulate emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves. Drawing from alternative and complementary healing practices, Shawano transforms emotional awareness into actionable strategies, empowering participants to move through life with clarity, presence, and authenticity.

“When you share your story on a canvas, you release it from your body in a language no one can read — your story remains yours, but you no longer have to carry it alone.”

In addition to private sessions and workshops, Shawano is a sought-after speaker and panelist. She offers interactive talks, panel participation, workshops, and custom experiences for conferences, organizations, and communities, helping participants not just understand emotions, but experience emotional regulation in real time.