Empowering Stories, Transforming Lives.
Award-winning producer, publisher, and advocate inspiring resilience through groundbreaking media, global advocacy, and women-focused initiatives.
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A Visionary in Production, Publishing, and Advocacy
KarenShayne.
Karen Shayne is a producer, publisher, and advocate whose career is rooted in resilience and purpose. After a life-changing cancer diagnosis, she shifted from healthcare to producing award-winning media, founding Unconditionally Her to inspire and empower women. Through its media arm, she creates impactful films and podcasts, including the acclaimed My First Breath and the upcoming So She Howls. Karen’s bold vision continues to redefine storytelling and advocacy, leaving a lasting mark on audiences worldwide.
Producer, Publisher
& More
Karen Shayne’s work is a dynamic blend of creativity, purpose, and impact, reflected in her diverse expertise. Through each of these avenues, Karen continues to uplift, connect, and transform lives on a global scale:
Curating and sharing impactful stories through written and digital media, amplifying voices and inspiring change.
SPEAKING ENGAGeMENTS
Media Production
Delivering powerful and inspiring talks that explore the art of storytelling, resilience, and empowerment.
connect
transform
Publishing Expertise
Producing compelling films and podcasts that authentically capture the depth and beauty of the human experience.
KAREN SHAYnE
Awards Along the Way
2012: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Tennessee State Lead Representative Congressional Dist. 7
2012: Tennessee Cancer Coalition Survivorship Committee Chairperson
2011: Nashville Business Journal “Health Care Hero – Innovator”
2011: Tennessee State House of Representatives Resolution
2010/2011: Graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee Class of 2011
2010 – 2012: President, Assisted Living Federation of America Tennessee Chapter
2024: Women in Film and Television Alice Award Recipient
2015: Inaugural STAR Award for Tennessee Cancer Coalition
2015: Honored by the Ovarcome Foundation for awareness of cancer survivorship.
2014: Honored in Washington DC by American Association of Cancer Research; Featured in National Cancer Research Progress Report
2012: Serves as Founder and Chairman of the Board for Women’s Survivors Alliance
2010: Lifetime Television and Loreal/Paris Cosmetics “Woman of Worth” Nominee
2009: Assisted Living Federation of America Best of the Best Award "On Modern Age"
2008: Nashville Business Journal Williamson County Impact Award
2005: Turner Broadcast System “Pathways” Nominee
2003: Small Business Council of America’s “Humanitarian of the Year” Award
2001: Georgia State Senate Resolution Honoree
Ready to Collaborate?
Let’s join forces to create something extraordinary that inspires, uplifts, and makes a lasting impact. Whether it’s through storytelling, advocacy, or innovative media projects, Let’s work together to amplifying voices. Let’s chat about how we can work together to empower women and transform lives.