Shania was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. She moved to Durango, Colorado and attended school for Fine Arts. However, she found a passion for animals and self-sustainability instead. She worked at a small family-owned vet for 3 years, until she had her daughter Octavia. Shania currently is back living on her family farm, where she raises chickens, quails and bees. She also has 2 dogs, Norman and Molly, and 2 cats, Bartleby and Boo. In her free time Shania  still finds time to paint , but her primary focus is a full-time mother, and an animal caregiver.