Stephanie Sharis

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Advisor at House Studios

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Stephanie Sharis is a digital media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience leading content-driven companies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Good News Network, she focuses on positive storytelling to improve mental wellness. She also co-founded Lightbeam to close the empathy gap. People often describe her as optimistic, strategic, motivational, and transparent.

Stephanie is deeply passionate about using media for social impact, dedicating her career to creating inspirational and uplifting content. Her work reflects a core mission to foster empathy and connection through powerful storytelling, often focusing on stories of hope and innovation. She is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and Wesleyan University.

Unique fact: Stephanie has a background as an independent film producer, with credits including a jazz documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Friendly But Fast

They like to keep things under control.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Positive Media
As CEO of Good News Network, she is dedicated to offsetting negative news with uplifting stories to improve mental and physical health.
Impactful Storytelling
Co-founded Lightbeam, a platform using inspirational stories to close the "empathy gap, " and has a background producing independent films.
Branded Entertainment
Recently formed a partnership with Good News Network Studios to create engaging branded content that makes a positive impact and reaches millions of viewers.

Media Appearances

Stephanie has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Advisor at House Studios
4-2023
Co-CEO | President at Good News Network
2-2020
Co-Founder | Strategic Advisor at Lightbeam
7-2018
Strategy and Business Development Consultant at WRiTE BRAiN WORLD
12-1999
Producer at Independent Producer

Education

Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School
BA from Wesleyan University

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Insights For Selling To Stephanie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephanie is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephanie

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephanie move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Stephanie take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Stephanie

Personality Compatibility


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