We had the good fortune of connecting with Shuntavia Gray-Baines and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shuntavia, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
For awhile now, my favorite quote has been “Everything happens for a reason”. As a little black girl from a small city of Alexandria, La, HBCU graduate, wife and mom of 3, I’ve seen and been through a lot. When going through things it’s so easy to take a lot of things as a personal attack on your life. You start to think like “alright God what’s going on, why me” etc. But if only we thought about this quote every time life hits us w/something, then we’ll realize that everything literally does happen for a reason, good or bad. It happened because God allowed it to happen, and majority of the time it’s to better us and/or make us stronger ! So when we accept that, any time life throws something at you, you’ll take it in stride and tell yourself that this is all in God’s plan and what better plan than his?

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve been in the banking industry for 8 years now which is my primary source of income and I love it! I love banking and everything about it, along with being a business owner and starting my content creation journey, my life can get a little busy and difficult. With those 3 competitive industries, banking, entrepreneurship and social media things can get a little challenging. What I do to overcome those challenges and what I’ve learned along the way is you have to take risk and believe in yourself! Not only that, I’ve learned that you cannot do life alone we all need help we all need guidance and in order to be successful you have to have a team of dedicated people behind you that believes in you, your business or your brand just as much as you do.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
This is a little hard for me seeing that I just moved to Texas a year ago lol and I haven’t gotten the chance to really explore yet! But if I had to pick a place I would say The Grandscape in The Colony, Tx always has a ton of fun things going on! Since I’ve moved to Texas, anytime it’s a holiday or an event that’s where my family and I usually go. There’s entertainment, food and shopping all in one spot.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The person that I would have to say that is my biggest supporter and although it may sound cliche , is my beautiful mother. She is the prime example of a person that will ride with you until the wheels fall off and will always support you no matter what. From Day 1 she has always been my rock! I love that she is not a “yes man” now she will have your back but will also tell you when you are wrong. I truly appreciate her for everything and I most definitely can’t wait to repay her. I love you mama!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shuntaviagbaines?igsh=MWUyNWlhcjY0NmdoMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DpkXwgfHa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@shuntaviagbaines?si=iZ0vrhKBC2_sCkM0

Other: TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@shuntaviagbaines?_t=ZP-8xJVeyQsLBm&_r=1

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutHTX is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.