Breaking Barriers: Larissa Lane’s Journey from Self-Doubt to Award-Winning Success

Shanell Lamere and Larissa Lane have been friends for a long time, meeting at band camp when Larissa's sister, Brittany, roomed with Chanel. Since then, Shanell has been welcomed into Larissa's family and Larissa has become Shanell's hairstylist. They have grown closer, with Larissa treating Shanell like her own little sister and Shanell looking up to Larissa for inspiration. Larissa is proud of Shanell for getting to the point of having her own podcast and is excited to be a part of it. They both look back fondly on their friendship and how it has evolved over the years.

Larissa and the speaker discuss the beauty of continuing to grow in life and how their paths have crossed back together. Larissa introduces herself as a kind, nurturing, and positive person. She is also an award-winning makeup artist, hairstylist, beauty school teacher, skincare curator, and writer. Shanell is inspired by Larissa's accomplishments and encourages anyone to do the same. Larissa then emphasizes the importance of having a balance between the personal and professional aspects of life, as it can result in a chaotic life if not managed properly. She mentions her own struggles with having three jobs, being a single mother, and dealing with finances. However, she is now finding the balance she needs.

Shanell Lamere discussed their journey of finding their why and how it has pushed them to share their story. Shanell mentions that their why has become bigger than them and is about leaving a legacy, not just for their blood relatives, but for those they have mentored and those looking up to them. Their why is to help the next person, to help encourage and inspire others. This why has pushed them to come and share their story with the listener, to help the next person in the same situation. The conversation is between two people discussing the importance of helping others and how selfless it can be. Shanell Lamere shares how they went through a recent tragedy and how the support from their community helped them through it. They share how it can be hard to share publicly, but it is important to recognize how what you go through can help others. They emphasize that it is important to recognize that you are not alone and that there are people who have gone through similar experiences. Shanell encourages others to not give up and to keep pushing through. It is important to build connections in the community and to share the knowledge and experiences you have gained.