Shannon is a speaker, recording artist, songwriter, writer, multi-instrumentalist and mentor. She is also and most importantly a SURVIVOR.

After a fifteen year battle with anorexia, bulimia, depression and anxiety disorder, Shannon began giving motivational, inspirational concerts as a way to offer hope to others who were hurting. Soon her audiences began to ask for the stories behind her songs. It wasn't long before Shannon was being invited to share her powerful, triumphant story of recovery, and the how-to's behind it.

Now, through her many Key to Life: unlocking the door to hope programs, Shannon regularly addresses groups of medical students, clinicians, educators, youth, college students, parents, women and communities, offering insight into what it takes and what kind of support is needed to overcome life's challenges with courage, wisdom and strength.

Shannon also serves as a life coach, mentor and support group facilitator for youth and women who need the guidance and support of someone who has been there and knows each step of the journey from the inside out. Her new book, Beating Ana: How to Outsmart Your Eating Disorder and Take Your Life Back, shares her step-by-step approach to recovery. She recently founded MentorCONNECT to offer the power of mentoring to those who need it most.

Shannon's life work is dedicated to giving those who need it most the courage and inspiration to see in her amazing story of recovery that HEALING IS POSSIBLE. She truly believes that IF SHE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!