I have come a long way.
Just like any high achiever, I had many experiences of ups and downs while I was running 100 miles an hour!
On top of being a wife, mother of 2 lovely children, serving on the boards of several local charity organizations; I was working as Recreation Therapist employed by local hospitals specializing in Rehab and Mental Health, then a variety of Retail Corporations including Vanity, Macy’s, and Jenny Craig just to name a few.
Every day was filled with pieces of demand from every direction- all under the mask of outward success and busyness.
But inwardly, I felt exhausted, fragmented, unfocused, and dragging!
Can you relate?
My divine moments
Like me, my clients are mainly High Achieving professionals who expect a lot from themselves. I was rewarded through the fulfillment and reward of seeing my clients’ lives transformed from near burn-out to thriving again in their businesses, careers, and life through applying my SAVVY W.O.M.A.N. framework™
Nearly 2 decades later I continue with what I know is my lifelong mission!
Shannon has been an integral part of the evolution of my business. I first hired her to facilitate a group retreat for leadership in my organization. We had an absolute blast and every single person in the room walked away with concrete, actionable steps to help them move forward.
I then reached out to Shannon for personal business coaching because although I had a very successful business, it wasn’t a business by design and it was consuming me.
I was hesitant to make a change but she walked me through her SAVVY WOMAN Blueprint and that was exactly what I needed to move, over the course of the next year, from running a business I loathed to having a business I absolutely love!
Don’t hesitate to work with Shannon in designing or fine tuning your
own dream business!
get to know Shannon
- I have a BA in Therapeutic Recreation from Eastern Washington University with many years focusing on Mental Health and Wellness (I put the FUN in Functional)!
- As an Entrepreneur I’ve owned my own business since 2007 and am the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at The Collab Cafe Facebook Community.
- In the world of Business I have managed a variety of Retail stores including a Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center.
- I also have extensive experience with Direct Sales companies including Mary Kay and Pampered Chef.
- Certified Life Coach—Coach Training Alliance
- Certified Mastermind Facilitator—Women of Passionate Purpose International
- Certified Equipping Ministry Leader/Facilitator—Group Publishing’s Equipping Institute
- Certified Group Leader—National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs (NACWE)
- Certified Strengthsfinder Champion
Loving Mom, Renaissance Wife, Spirited, Spiritual…
I’m blessed to be married to my Soul Mate, Gary Spencer, for nearly 30 years! I’m mom to four incredibly talented and funny adults (son Joe who is married to the love of his life, Lindsey; Rachael who is pursuing her acting career in Seattle, WA; and our bonus daughter Jackie who is completing her MSW), as well as 2 crazy dogs–our pug Phoebe and doodle pup Beau. We live in Richland, Washington (known locally as part of the Tri-Cities) in the heart of wine country, with the mighty Columbia River rolling through our center.
Spirited and Spiritual I’m passionate about fully embracing my passions and purposes as a Christ Follower throughout every aspect of my life—especially my work. I love to be with people, encouraging them in every way I can. Passionate about Purpose, I long to be a Difference-Maker and to empower others to do the same. I never aspired to be a cheerleader when I was growing up, but people who know me will tell you I can’t help myself! I’m always trying to help people reach for their dreams.
Because Life Purpose and Marketplace Ministry are my favorite passions, I’m a group facilitator for the Faith Driven Entrepreneur organization and am in the process of writing a devotional for women in business.