Shiemicka LaShanne is not your typical leadership coach — and that's exactly the point. A SAG/AFTRA actress, pageant titleholder, and former stand-in for the late Whitney Houston, she built her foundation in performance, presence, and the kind of poise that only comes from doing the real work. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Media/Theatre and a Master's degree in Public Relations Management, and trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, her path was never conventional — it was intentional. Featured in Westchester Family Magazine as a leading confidence coach and mentor in the Westchester community.
Over the course of 25+ years in business and leadership, Shiemicka has worn many crowns — 3rd Runner-Up at Miss New York USA 1999, Miss Belize Universe 2000, 2nd Runner-Up at Mrs. New York America 2005, State Director for New York & New Jersey's Perfect Model Competition, National Director of Miss Earth Belize 2022, and Executive Producer of Taking the Stage Talent Showcase. She was honored by Crain's New York Business as a 2021 Notable in Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Today she brings that same standard of excellence to Confidence Reigns LLC as a CPD Accredited AI Consultant, Certified Kids Life Coach, and MWBE/MBE Certified business owner operating at the intersection of executive leadership and artificial intelligence.
As a mother who has raised a confident, successful son — one who learned by watching her lead, pivot, and win — Shiemicka knows that leadership is lived, not lectured. She believes AI is one of the most powerful tools available to women leaders today — not to replace the human touch, but to give them their time back. To scale. To breathe. To be present for the people and the purpose that matter most. When you work with Shiemicka, you get more than a coach. You get a trusted partner who has earned every room she has ever walked into — and is fully committed to helping you earn yours.