As a contributing writer for Yorba Linda City Lifestyle and author of blog essays and books, I use writing to connect, uplift, and make meaning. From celebrating community to reflecting on creativity, my words are rooted in clarity, care, and perspective.

Beyond the Lens | Personal Blog

Beyond the Lens is a space for reflection between the projects—where motherhood, healing, creativity, and design converge through essays and personal reflections. These posts capture the quiet moments in my head that shape my worldview: glimpses of growth, insight, and becoming that don’t always fit into a frame, but deeply inform the way I see.
> Read selected entries on Medium and WordPress.

30 Day Gratitude Journal

30 Day Gratitude Journal Written for kids ages 12 to 16, this bright and thoughtful journal nurtures a daily gratitude habit through prompts and doodles. It encourages mindfulness in the little moments, helping kids develop emotional awareness, self-esteem, and a more joyful perspective—one page at a time.
→ Available on Amazon

Hey Love, Let's Journal Together

Hey Love, Let’s Journal Together A colorful and lighthearted guided journal that fosters connection between mothers and daughters. With fun prompts, doodle pages, “Would You Rathers,” and open-ended reflections, this keepsake creates space for conversation, laughter, and bonding.
→ Available on Amazon
Full Color Edition | Black and White Edition

Hey Buddy, Let's Journal Together

Hey Buddy, Let’s Journal Together Designed for mothers and sons, this interactive full-color journal invites storytelling, imagination, and shared expression. From silly questions to thoughtful writing prompts, it’s a memory-making experience that celebrates
connection through creativity.
→ Available on Amazon
Full Color Edition | Black and White Edition

Local Contributor | Yorba Linda City Lifestyle

As a monthly contributor for Yorba Linda City Lifestyle, I craft editorial previews and small business features that spotlight the people, places, and experiences that make Yorba Linda thrive. Whether I’m introducing a new boutique, promoting a local concert, or amplifying the voices behind beloved neighborhood cafés, my work helps bring visibility and heart to the everyday gems of this community.

Proud to contribute to a platform that champions creativity, entrepreneurship, and meaningful connection—all through stories that keep Yorba Linda informed, inspired, and involved.

> See published features at citylifestyle.com/yorbalinda.

Spoken Perspectives | My Voice, My Truth, In My Rhythm

Through short-form video, I speak candidly about creativity, motherhood, identity, and the unexpected intersections of art and everyday life. These are the voice notes I share with the world—unscripted, unfiltered, and always rooted in heart. → Explore more videos at @tawannashantelle on TikTok

“Do You Black Friday Shop?”

A playful, relatable moment that shows
my humor and storytelling style.
→ Watch on TikTok

“Plant & Object Identifier on iPhone”

A tech tip with heart—teaching how to identify plants using your iPhone camera.
→ Watch on TikTok