Michael Watson and Shay Spencer-Watson at the NCNW 18t Annual Gala

Michael Watson, Shay Spencer-Watson, and Tahiry Spencer-Watson dressed as Barbie at the White House for the Halloween 2023 event

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SHEVYN (pronounced SHAY-vin) // To shine fiercely, rise relentlessly, and lift every sister along the way.

Look, we’re not perfect. We’re real—strong, messy, vulnerable, and still showing up every day. This space is for women who don’t just survive—they Shevyn. We break ceilings, hold each other down, and make sure every sister’s voice is heard. Rooted in resilience, shining loud and proud—together.

I’m Shay Spencer Watson. Army vet. MST survivor and advocate. Mother. Wife. Creator. I walk with God, and yes—I love me some good shopping because self-love ain’t one-size-fits-all. I know what it means to fight battles no one sees and still come out whole, powerful, and ready to glow.

Here, you’ll find real talk about healing, motherhood, mindset, style, soul, and freedom. This is your space to nurture your power, build your tribe, and glow unapologetically on your terms. You don’t have to become her—you already are. This is your sisterhood. Your power. Your time to rise, shine, and lead—unshakable and unstoppable.

So bring your whole self—flaws, fire, and all—and let’s get to work.

Shay Spencer-Watson

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We started at Lip Lab D.C., tucked in at 20 District Square SW in The Wharf neighborhood. It’s not just a store, it’s an experience. You sit down with a Color Expert and design your own lipstick or gloss from scratch. You choose the shade, the finish, the scent, and even the name. Then they pour and mold it right in front of you, and engrave it with your name or a special message. Tahiry and I both created custom lip glosses, hers had sparkle, of course, and when she held

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Let the Apple Roll: What We Don’t Heal, Our Children Carry

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. But I hope mine does. I hope it falls, rolls, and lands in soil I spent years preparing—with therapy, with truth, with faith, with rest. I hope Tahiry takes the best of me and her father—the resilience, the fire, the wisdom—and leaves the rest behind without guilt. She can carry our love, not our losses. She can honor our story without being weighed down by our wounds. Because unhealed pain doesn’t disappear. It lingers.

Married + Mom Life

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Happy Father’s Day to All Fathers, But Especially to Mine — General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Retired)

Happy Father’s Day to every man who shows up in the trenches of life... not just for the shiny, polished moments, but for the hard ones. The ones that don’t make headlines. The quiet, relentless, everyday battles that require grit, patience, and a kind of love that doesn’t need to be seen to be real. Today, I want to share the story of my father, General Larry O. Spencer, retired United States Air Force, a man whose journey is about far more than uniforms and stars.

Military + Vet Community

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I Sat Down With a Divorce Attorney… and God Sat Me All the Way Down

Let me be real with you—I was done. Not “he’s getting on my nerves” done. Not “I need a break” done. I mean sitting across from a divorce attorney, talking legal fees and property division, trying to figure out how I got here, done. I remember walking out of that office feeling numb. Not empowered. Not relieved. Just…empty. But before you judge me, let me take you back. Because this didn’t happen overnight.

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Shay's June Spotlight (2025) - wear blue: run to remember

There are countless nonprofits doing vital work in our communities, but every now and then, one stands out—an organization that not only serves, but heals. One that shows up with purpose and creates a lasting impact. Each month, I like to shine a light on a nonprofit whose mission truly resonates, especially those centered on remembrance, connection, and hope. This month, I’m honored to highlight one that’s deeply meaningful to me: wear blue: run to remember. A Mission That S

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