write your story.
Change your life.
"In a gazillion years, I never knew the art of writing could be my newfound passion but Shanti has magically ignited this in me.”
– Debra Yau, Architect and Mother, Workshop Attendee
2026 Fall Special …Now is the time
Have you been thinking about…
writing your story?
getting clarity about your life?
beginning a new chapter with attention and insight?
being in community with creative, introspective people?
This is the universe saying now is the time.
Write Your Story Workshop Starts on October 21, 2026
"[The Knowing Yourself Deeply Mini-retreat] is the best gift I’ve given myself this year; time away to reflect, write and share with other women helps refresh my spirit."
Carmen Creel, Board Relations Manager, San Francisco Ballet, Retreat Attendee
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Workshops
Intimate online sessions for writers of all levels
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Retreats
Half or full-day in person sessions for personal growth
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Consultations
Private mentorship sessions with Shanti
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Writing Circle
Online, subscription-based, weekly writing groups
Hi, I’m shanti brien.
I'm a recovering attorney, a practicing storyteller, and a wannabe bartender.
It’s my greatest joy to help people tell their stories, see their lives in a new way, grow out of old patterns, and become the person they were meant to be.
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"Almost Innocent is a beautifully written memoir that shines a brilliant and authentic light on the lives of the accused and those who fight for them."
– Julie Barton, New York Times Bestselling Author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself
Called one of the "Best Indie Memoirs" of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews