Be True Etiquette School was interviewed by Canvas Rebel Magazine

D. Shanelle, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Alright, so you had your idea and then what happened? Can you walk us through the story of how you went from just an idea to executing on the idea

I am a woman who wear many “hats”. There are so many skills that I have possessed over the years, and I would always feel bad about not being able to stick to one thing. In this society, you are encouraged to study a field, go to school, work your field most of your life and retire. As a creative it’s not as simple. I was often mistaken for someone who didn’t have a clear vision because there were so many things I enjoyed and wanted to do. So, I did them. I was able to learn many skills and master various areas that sets my services aside from many others, because I refused to be put into a box. My interests led me to developing many skills, my skills led me to my passions, and my passions led me to my purpose. I enjoy working with children and I love to teach the things that I enjoy. My interests never changed, though the branding may have, but business for me, just evolved. Its less about what I want and more about the impact I hope to make.

When I became interested in training to become an etiquette consultant, my husband felt that it wasn’t necessary. Not because he didn’t think I could do it, but he didn’t feel that I needed another woman or third party teaching me what it meant to be a woman. To be an elegant, graceful, and classy woman. He felt that I had already possessed these sophisticated qualities — which meant everything to me. I completely understood his plight. Read more