From Catwalk to Candid: ANTM Alum Shannon Stewart Launches Bold New Podcast, Out of Focus

Shannon Stewart is stepping back into the spotlight—but this time, it’s not on a runway.

Shannon Stewart

The America’s Next Top Model alum just announced her brand-new podcast Out of Focus, and it’s a powerful shift from high fashion to higher purpose. Known for her appearances on both Cycle 1 and the All-Star Cycle 17 of ANTM, Shannon is now turning her lens inward for some real talk on faith, identity, and grace.

“I performed until I couldn’t anymore… and that’s when grace found me,” she wrote in her announcement post—setting the tone for what promises to be a deeply honest, unfiltered journey.

Out of Focus is all about ditching the performance and perfectionism many of us have been conditioned to chase. Shannon opens up about the pressure to be the “strong one,” to wear the mask, and to never let the cracks show. But after hitting a breaking point, she found herself drifting—disconnected from the faith that once grounded her.

“I took my eyes off Jesus and put them on myself,” she shares. “That’s when life got blurry… and I became out of focus.”

Now, she’s inviting listeners into raw conversations about shame, redemption, identity, and the grace that never let her go. This isn’t your typical influencer podcast—no filters, no fluff, and definitely no pretending.

Shannon’s mission is clear: to create a space where real stories are told, hard questions are asked, and hope shines through.

“We’re going there—unfiltered stories. Unexpected hope. The kind of grace that doesn’t ignore your past… it redeems it.”

She’s even inviting her community to help shape the show, asking followers who they want to hear from, what questions they’re wrestling with, and what stories need to be told.

Shannon Stewart on ANTM

So if you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to “measure up” or if you’re craving a podcast that speaks to the heart of faith without the façade, Out of Focus is one to watch, or rather, listen to. Coming soon wherever you get your podcasts.