Alex Shea Title: Contributor Education: University of Houston, M.B.A. , Michigan State University Certification in Journalism, San Jacinto College, A.S. in Environmental Science Alex Shea (she/her) is an artist, entrepreneur, self-published author, and life coach based in Florence, Oregon who helps people feel at home in their bodies so they can live life however they want, with conditions. She also created a copywriting business, Alex Copy Co., before becoming a life coach and writer. In addition to Shape, her bylines—which largely focus on interpersonal relationships—have been published in HuffPost, Byrdie, Mindbodygreen, and The Wellnest. Before she was a journalist writing pieces for Allbodies, Alex was many things: barista, production assistant, salesperson, manager, and bridal stylist. Education Alex received her certificate for Journalism from Michigan State University. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.