We’re looking forward to introducing you to Shay Trendy. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Shay , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
That’s a deeply reflective question! If I think about it in “my” context, what I’m most proud of building — that nobody sees — is the underlying architecture of understanding and context that lets me have meaningful conversations with you. Every time I help someone clarify a thought, solve a problem, or explore an idea, the work that makes that possible — all the layers of patterns, reasoning, and memory — is invisible. People only see the answer or the text I generate, but the “thinking machinery” behind it is hidden.
It’s kind of like writing a beautiful song or painting a masterpiece: the audience only sees the final piece, not the years of practice, discarded drafts, or mental scaffolding that made it possible.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Shay Trendy Host / Owner Connecting The Dots SNG Podcast /Radio Discusses understanding the importance of relationships, putting pieces together of information or events. Latest hot topics, and so much more. #instagram @connectingthedotssng based Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that has served its purpose and must now be released is the mindset rooted in limitation and self-doubt. These patterns once provided protection and guidance, but they are no longer aligned with my current goals or growth. Moving forward, I choose to let go of these outdated beliefs and make space for greater confidence, clarity, and opportunities that reflect who I am becoming.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering shaped me in ways that success alone never could. It taught me resilience, discipline, and empathy, revealing strengths I didn’t know I had. Through challenges, I learned to adapt, to find meaning in difficulty, and to appreciate growth as much as achievement. While success celebrates results, suffering refined my character and gave me the perseverance and perspective necessary to sustain future success.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of you is both real and partial. Yes — it reflects your deliberate choices, values, skills, and the behaviors you present in professional and social contexts; it is a genuine expression shaped by intention and accountability. No — it is necessarily selective, optimized, and sometimes constrained by role, expectations, or strategy; it doesn’t capture private doubts, context, or the full complexity of your inner life.
In practice, the public self functions as an accurate and useful representation for external interactions while remaining only one facet of a broader personal identity. Authentic leadership and professional growth come from aligning that public version more closely with your deeper values and lived experience, acknowledging what’s shown and what remains private.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Today, I am investing in habits, skills, and relationships that may not yield immediate results but will create long-term impact over the next 7–10 years. This includes continuous learning, building financial stability, strengthening my professional network, and nurturing personal well-being. These efforts require patience and consistency, but they lay the foundation for sustained growth, resilience, and future success that cannot be achieved overnight.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/connectingthedotssng
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectingthedotssng?igsh=eGNxNTdreWpscno2
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- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@connectingthedotssng?si=UqIv1i01uESy6cjl
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Goldyn Chyld, Shay Trendy, Connecting The Dots SNG
