Writer. Author. Grief & Transition Speaker.
I work at the intersection of grief, loss, meaning, and major life transitions, as they shape how we live, work, and lead.
Grief and major life transitions don’t follow timelines, and they don’t stay neatly contained outside of daily life. They shape how we work, love, lead, and understand ourselves, especially in moments of responsibility, uncertainty, and change.
My work creates space for honest, grounded conversations about loss and transition without platitudes, pressure, or fixing. Through storytelling, lived experience, and reflection, I help individuals, teams, and leaders find language for what they’re already carrying.
Nature often plays a supportive role in this work, not as an escape, but as a stabilizing presence. Time outdoors, stillness, and perspective can help regulate nervous systems under strain, offering space to settle, reflect, and reconnect.
Book
Death Taught Me How to Love. Love Taught Me How to Live.
A memoir about grief, resilience, and learning how to live again
She didn’t set out to write about death...
but grief kept writing itself into her life until she finally wrote back.
This memoir is for anyone who has lost someone they loved and is still learning how to live with what remains.
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Speaking & Workshops
I speak to organizations, leadership teams, and communities about grief, loss, and major life transitions as they show up in real life and work. My talks support leaders and teams navigating change, responsibility, identity shifts, and the human impact of high-stakes environments.
Each talk or workshop is grounded in lived experience, storytelling, and practical insight, creating space for honest, thoughtful conversation without platitudes or pressure. Sessions are always adapted to the context, from corporate and safety-critical environments to community and public settings, with a focus on clarity, resilience, and meaningful leadership.
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About Shannon
I’m a writer, author, speaker, and photographer with more than twenty years of experience as a journalist and columnist, as well as a long career building and leading businesses across multiple industries.
I’ve written extensively for Black Press and founded and published a national magazine, with work reaching local, national, and international audiences. My background in storytelling, leadership, and entrepreneurship informs everything I do.
Today, my work focuses on grief, loss, and major life transitions as they show up in real life and work. I speak to organizations, leadership teams, and communities about navigating change, responsibility, and identity shifts, creating space for honest, grounded conversations rooted in lived experience.
What I believe
I believe there is no single or “right” way to experience grief, loss, or transition, only a need for language, space, and understanding. These experiences are not problems to be fixed, but human realities that shape how we lead, relate, and show up at work and in life.
My work is grounded in honesty, compassion, and respect for complexity, particularly in times of change, responsibility, and uncertainty. I create space for thoughtful, grounded conversations that help individuals, teams, and leaders navigate loss and transition without pressure, platitudes, or timelines.