“Turning pain into purpose is one of the greatest acts of courage.” Shanette Johnson knows this truth intimately—and lives it every day. Her nomination for Social Impact Champion at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025 is not just a milestone, but a powerful acknowledgment of a life dedicated to advocacy, healing, and unwavering resilience.

A devoted wife, proud mother, grandmother, author, and entrepreneur, Shanette’s journey is rich with strength and service. After the devastating loss of her only son to congestive heart failure, she turned to writing as a form of healing, co-authoring impactful works like Analogy Seeds of Immortality and Eternal Echoes. Her upcoming project promises to guide others through the labyrinth of grief, offering hope where it’s needed most.

But Shanette’s impact reaches far beyond the page. In 2022, her life took a profound turn when she married Juan Johnson, a man wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life without parole. This personal battle against injustice fueled her fire to advocate for the wrongfully accused and excessively sentenced. Through her powerful podcast, Let’s Talk About It, Shanette gives a voice to stories that demand to be heard—stories of injustice, perseverance, and hope.

An entrepreneur at heart with over 26 years as a commercial driver, Shanette’s passion for travel led her to launch KKB Travel Service, and she’s now on the cusp of opening her own transportation business. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Strayer University, Shanette continues to prove that true impact isn’t just about overcoming adversity—it’s about using your story to lift others along the way.

Her nomination as Social Impact Champion is a celebration of her heart, her hustle, and her unbreakable commitment to justice, compassion, and community. Congratulations, Shanette. Your voice is not just being heard—it’s changing the world.