Shanda Renee | Turning attempted suicide into saving a life, transforming from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma survivor to thriving mother, actress, and film producer.

<p>Shanda Renee shares the story of the night she attempted suicide and ended up helping to save the life of a man who was shot. What drove her to the point of not wanting to live?</p> <p>Growing up in an alcoholic home and with a mother who tried to present "the perfect family". Shanda was sexually abused at an early age which led her down a path of feeling disconnected from her peers. This led her down a path of codependent relationships, repeating trauma, and becoming a struggling single mother who turned to stripping to make ends meet.</p> <p>Hear Shanda's inspirational story of a chance meeting while working as a hostess at an upscale restaurant in which famed movie producer and director Garry Marshall handpicked her to play a supporting role in his 2004 film Raising Helen. Starring Kate Hudson, Joan Cusack, Helen Mirren, Hayden Panettiere, and Spencer Breslin.  Now pursuing her dream as a full-time actor and producer, she embarks on helming her first independent production "The Elsewhere". This is Shanda Renee in her own words on Knockin’ Doorz Down.</p> <p>For Manscaped use the discount code KDD for 20% off!</p> <p><a href='https://www.manscaped.com/'>https://www.manscaped.com/</a> </p> <p>For Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down  </p> <p><a href='https://www.kddmediacompany.com/'>https://www.kddmediacompany.com/</a>  </p> <p>For more information on the 51FIFTY LTM lifestyle brand </p> <p><a href='https://51fiftyltm.com/'>https://51fiftyltm.com/</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/51FIFTYLTM'>https://www.facebook.com/51FIFTYLTM</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/51fiftyltm/'>https://www.instagram.com/51fiftyltm/</a></p> <p>For more on the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast and to follow us on social media </p> <p><a href='https://www.kddmediacompany.com/podcast'>https://www.kddmediacompany.com/podcast</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/knockindoorzdown/'>https://www.instagram.com/knockindoorzdown/</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/knockingdoorsd