Conversations with Daunessy Shaitaire

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daunessy Shaitaire.

Daunessy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My story is no different than so many Black women who were raised in the pulse and pressure of an urban environment. My early years were shaped by abuse, anger, isolation, misbehavior, and a constant reaching for meaning in this thing we call life. But somewhere in all that chaos, perception became my saving grace. I was one of the lucky ones whose perspective kept her spirit open—open enough to notice blessings hiding in plain sight, open enough to recognize softness even when the world felt sharp.

From a young age, women showed up for me in ways that stitched me back together. They spoke life into me, modeled strength for me, prayed for me, corrected me, held me accountable, and reminded me—whether intentionally or not—that I could become more than the circumstances that tried to script my future. Their presence planted possibility in me. Their love whispered, “You don’t have to stay where pain found you.”

With that energy, I left my hometown and stepped into the unknown. I pursued my education—still pursuing it, still hungry for it—because learning became another form of healing for me. And somewhere along the way, without even fully realizing it, I aligned myself with a path of transformation. I didn’t yet understand how deep the wounds went or how heavy childhood trauma had been sitting on my chest for years. But I knew this: the way I felt back then was not the way I wanted to continue living. And more importantly, I refused to let my unhealed places spill onto others.

So I made a promise to myself. A vow to do the work. To excavate the hurt, to rewire the habits, to soften the hardness that wasn’t mine to carry. I made it my mission to rise above the story that tried to confine me, and to write a new one—one that honors where I’ve been, but doesn’t let where I’ve been define where I’m going

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The path was never paved in gold. I’ve fought against teenage sexual assault, childhood abuse, self harming, homelessness, suicide attempts, alcohol abuse. All rooted in self hate and the inability to see me for myself and not just the experiences I had endured.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I considered myself a spirit led writer, who specializes in writings focused on undoing generational curses, encouraging self love and awareness, and love. I’m most proud of continuously putting myself and my works out into the world, the books I have in work, and my personal growth. What sets me apart is my audacity, I have so much of it, and use it daily to put myself in spaces I desire!

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I believe one of the things people assume about me is not knowing ball as it pertains to life and all of its struggles. I believe people assume I’ve never endured things because of the way I chose to see myself and life. One things that would be surprising is that God gave me the vision for my #AlignedAsf brand when I was 16 years old.

Pricing:

• $20-25 Book

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Msha.ke/alignedas
• Facebook: https://Facebook.com/transformedbyfaith
• Youtube: https://YouTube.com/DaunessyShaitaire
• Soundcloud: https://amzn.to/4phg3sJ
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MtjsAQ1vBH1Myvuo7zbgb?si=LXwyrM_CScCQhW4Eo-lbhQ