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Built To Be EPIC: Choosing Bold, Brave, & Better Every Day 

Featuring Guest Speaker, Shaina Lane

It’s easy to stay in your lane—do your shift, meet your numbers, keep your head down and hustle hard. But that’s not where EPIC retirement stories are created. Doing epic work isn’t about being flashy or having a fancy title. It’s about choosing bold action when it would be easier to stay silent, stuck, or small.

Growth, innovation, and progress come from people at every level who are willing to step up, speak out, and solve problems others overlook. It comes from those who lean into curiosity, courage, and the willingness to challenge the status quo—even when their voice shakes. 

This funny, down-to-earth keynote is built for everyone—from the floor to the front office. Shaina shares real, relatable stories of times she said yes to things that felt too big or too uncomfortable—and how those moments shaped her path. 

Her message is clear: You don’t need permission, the perfect plan, or a leadership badge to make a difference. You just need a strong spark, courage to fuel the fire, and the guts to write your own story. Because in a workplace that needs more problem-solvers, team players, and everyday innovators, playing it safe isn’t cutting it anymore. You were built to be EPIC.

After this session, participants will be able to...

• List four choices that keep you stuck or move you towards what you really want
• Reflect on personal moments where fear and doubt held them back and identify one way to reframe those experiences into opportunities for growth
• Commit to one courageous step they can take to challenge the status quo, speak up, or contribute to positive change in their own life and career.

About Shaina Lane

Speaker, Author, Coach

Shaina Lane is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, Ironman finisher, and founder of Premier Professional Coaching. With 20+ years in healthcare and HR, she blends humor, heart, and no-BS coaching to spark real leadership growth. A SHRM-CP, ICF-PCC, and Certified Executive Career Coach, Shaina brings credentials—and credibility—to every stage.

She serves on the boards of Visser YMCA and MichCDA and believes leadership is personal, powerful, and way easier with the right mindset. Outside of work, she’s into salsa dancing (and eating), triathlons, and dodging yardwork like a pro.

Wondering what to expect at the event? 

Wake Up West Coast brings together Chamber members every month for networking, to hear and learn about business best practices from fascinating leaders from around the country and within our own community. Each month features coffee and networking time followed by a delicious breakfast buffet and a featured guest speaker. We hope to see you there!