In this episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, Gretchen welcomes Shana Lee, the creative force behind Shana Was Here — a social media and travel influencer whose storytelling blends authenticity, adventure, and community pride.

What started as a mom blog in Atlanta has grown into a platform reaching over 100,000 people every month, highlighting food, travel, arts, and experiences across Toledo and beyond. Shanna shares how she built her brand, why authenticity matters more than ever, and what it means to be a trailblazer in the influencer world — all while keeping it real and rooted right here in the 419.

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