Laney Sweet
be relentless | be sound
Weaving together truth, story, and soul to make meaning from life’s mess and magic.
Laney Sweet, or Laneybird, is a soul who walks through both the beauty and the ache of life with open hands. A mother of two, the widow of Daniel Shaver, a newlywed wife, a former surrogate, and a future PhD student in Transpersonal Psychology—Laney carries each chapter of her story with reverence.
With roots in birthwork, music, visual storytelling, and social advocacy—with a particular focus on racial justice and police brutality—Laney brings presence, purpose, and a quiet kind of strength into every space she enters. She’s also a closet musician (though she’s more likely to write a song at 2 a.m. than ever share it with anyone).
As a trained Birth, Postpartum, and Bereavement Doula, Laney has supported families through some of life’s most sacred thresholds. Her work as a videographer—capturing births, weddings, and the quiet in-between moments—reflects her deep love for preserving raw, authentic human connection.
Her life’s work is rooted in honoring the full spectrum of the human experience—the messy, the beautiful, the painful, and the profound. She’s drawn to the sacred spaces where transformation unfolds: through advocacy, through art, through the simple act of bearing witness. Whether fighting for justice, nurturing new life into the world, or helping others find meaning in their stories—through music, conversation, or film—Laney shows up with honesty, heart, and a deep belief in the power of connection.
Her motto: be relentless | be sound.
Elopement: Laney Sweet + Christian Koch
