Shalane Hopkins
I am a Canadian-born author, creative strategist, and life coach based in Otago, New Zealand. After walking 3,000 km along Te Araroa, I carried the lessons of resilience, authenticity, and growth into her writing and coaching. I'm passionate about empowering people to break free from old habits, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs — guiding you toward a life that reflects your authentic self. I use storytelling and personal experience to help audiences reframe challenges, embrace growth, and discover what’s possible in their own lives. My debut memoir, One Step at a Time, shares my journey of adventure, self-discovery, and triumph over fear as I walked 3,000 km along Te Araroa before it opened.
Genre:
- Adult Non-Fiction
Skills:
Branch:
Otago/Southland
Location:
Milton
Publications:
One Step at a Time: 3,000 km of Grit, Growth & Grace on Te Araroa
In 2010, before Te Araroa was well marked or widely known, Shalane Hopkins walked 3,000 km across New Zealand. Battling storms, injuries, illness, and the disruption of the Christchurch earthquake, her journey tested every part of her resilience. One Step at a Time is an adventure memoir about courage, identity, and navigating the unknown. It’s written for adventurers, personal growth seekers, and anyone drawn to true stories of grit and transformation.