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Shannon is a wonderful speaker and singer. She is so down to earth and easy to relate to. Her positive outlook shines thru. Her message is one that needs to be heard. We've had positive feedback from students, particularly those who are struggling with an eating disorder.-Jeanna Brauer, Cottey College

Having Shannon speak for Trent was both an enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Beauty Undressed brought to light the issues that many students struggle with in our community. Students felt the program to be enlightening and thoroughly beneficial for all those who attended. Further, Shannon’s presentation helped to battle the stigma and silence that surround mental health issues. We are looking forward to having Shannon back very soon! -Sabrina Stephen, Trent University

Everyone attending the program enjoyed it, Those that stayed after really liked that Shannon was personable and easy to talk to. They also like the fact that the message wasn't just about eating disorders but that they could relate her presentation to any challenge in life. -Heather Borland, Columbus State Community College


I just thought I'd let you know that I was bombarded at school today with nothing but WONDERFUL comments about the presentations yesterday. I had several girls who asked if I knew if you could come back again next year. The general consensus, among those who attended, was that it was VERY informational and really gave them "stuff to think about," as one girl put it. There was one specific comment I loved. It was something along the lines of, "Man, we were sitting there saying, 'if she were our age she would totally be the person I'd want to have for my best friend!' " I really liked that one. Thanks again for coming to our school! -Rebecca Jackson, Paul G. Blazer High School, Ashland, KY

Shannon is a delightful and inspiring presenter who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the cause of educating young people to the dangers in eating disorders. Her presentation is informative, enlightening and entertaining. She relates extremely well to young people and they are touched, moved and transformed by her. Beauty Undressed was e xtremely well received. We had five classes of students, in addition to community members and faculty and staff attending. -Natalie Kaye, Women's Center Director, Bucks County College, NEDA Week 2008

Shannon was very real and honest. Her program was very informative and beneficial to anyone that is struggling with these issues, or knows someone who is. -Kristi Campbell, Tiffin College

Our students and staff that attended very much enjoyed Shannon’s presentation. There were many students who stayed after her performance to speak with her and/or tell her how much they appreciated her message. Shannon is a very caring person and has a real passion about the message that she is sending to our students. -Kelley Nudo, Frostburg State University

Students reported the program was well organized and relevant. They liked Shannon's personal style and knowledge of the issues and facts. -Donna Okaro, Collin County College

Just a quick note to express our thanks for your role in helping make our 84th Annual Convention such a success as our Third General Session Speaker! -Lisa Fall, CMP, Director of Conventions & Meetings, TAHPERD

Shannon was fabulous last night – it was a joy to meet her and have her perform. The students really loved her. Thank you for your help in making this happen. I hope to have her back in the future. -Laura Lockwood, Trinity College

I never formally thanked you for taking the time to speak to us. The response from attendees was unbelievable! Your approach was unique to any other lecture I’ve attended in that you provided a historical perspective most people were never aware of. Thanks again for your powerful words. -Tara

This was wonderful. Lots of new ways to think about the issue of eating disorders in our culture today. And the song Shannon played was beautiful and moving! -from event comment cards


I just wanted to tell you that you did an awesome job speaking at our school. Thank you sooo much for coming and talking to us, and for your beautiful music. I have friends who are struggling right now, and my mom struggled with an eating disorder when she was a teenager. I know you have touched so many lives here and it's VERY exciting to think about it! -Liz

Shannon has a deep heart for those who are hurting. She can look into the hearts of students and see that there is a need for love, acceptance, and healing. It would be great for anybody to have Shannon at their event to speak. My students really responded in a real positive way to what she was saying. -Rev. John Bodine, Minister to Students, First Baptist Church of Lake Charles

Shannon was fantastic and the presentation was amazing. Wow. this is something that should be presented in every school and to every parent! -from event comment cards

I appreciated your presentation. My daughter experienced an anorexia in college. It was a terrifying experience for all of us. You provided me a better understanding of where this might have all started from and grown into the situation that it did. Thinking about the many things you said were markers in your life, I can see parallel markers in her life that eventually led to the her disorder. Again, thank you for your enlightening presentation. It was different hearing about it first hand than reading from a book. -LL, Texas Education Agency Conference

This evening has shed light on what a good friend is facing, and what I myself might face in the future. Thank you sooo much - I know you were brought here to reach out to a lot of women, but there was a specific one in the audience that was here to understand what she is going through and see that hope. Thank you, Shannon! -Melanie

Shannon, you really inspired me with your speaking and music - Beauty Undressed helped me to learn to accept myself for who I am no matter what body image I have. I realized I don't have to let others get me down. Thank you so much for coming to my school to speak! -Brandi

Not only was Shannon’s music enjoyable and inspiring, but her talk was very well presented. She is a great speaker who inspires and touches her audience. She comes across as very real and knowledgeable about her subject. Many people afterward came up to personally thank her and talk with her. Her message is extremely important and it is clear she deeply cares about young women and wants to help them. -Natalie Kaye, Women's Center Director, Bucks County College, NEDA Week 2007

I am so thankful for people like you who understand what this disease is like - I have felt alone for so long. -Kristy

Words cannot express my gratitude to you for coming out to Westside last week & sharing your "passion" with our students. We as a society spend so much time, money & energy on what we think kids need to succeed such as reading, writing, & 'rithmatic.....that we forget about the social/mental health issues that are so important in the development of healthy coping skills & in the ability to make the right choices in life. I personally say "thank you with all my heart". -Janet Thies, Social Worker, Westside High School

Personal aspect added to the presentation, and Shannon was very knowledgeable on her subject. Her personal experience was very interesting and timely. Thanks so much for the invitation to attend! -from event comment cards

Hello Shannon. I am doing better than I was before I met you. You really helped me to start feeling better about myself and now I don't care what other people say about me because I know in my own heart what the truth is so I don't have to worry about it. You really helped me see what really matters and for that I owe you my appreciation and gratitude.  Thank You so much for coming to speak to us. --from the web

i loved ur presentation. my favorite part was when you were talkin about the daisy and you thought one of the girls said that they would put it in a dog dish. that was funny. but anyways. i think it really takes a lot to tell us about what happened to you when you were growing up. i look up to you now. I’ve had a lot of self esteem problems and your presentation made a lot of sense. thank you. -from the web

Thanks again for all of your grace and love - you made it a diamond day for us! -Kerry Hammett, Youth Director, Canyon Lake UMC



 
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