Dubbed the Inspiration and Boldness Guy, Shawn is an authentic leader, author, speaker, coach, and business consultant who truly cares about helping people and businesses thrive. His purpose is to teach and empower people to believe in themselves.
Shawn is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Advertising. He earned certificates from Dominican University, Barowsky School of Business Executive Education Leadership Program, and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute.
Shawn is an award-winning, top media salesperson and marketing expert with more than three decades of sales and marketing experience.
He is the author of the memoir Beyond Recovery: A Journey of Grace, Love, and Forgiveness, Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence, and Today’s the Day, Inspiration, Encouragement, and Wisdom to Overcome Mental Blocks, and Live a Happier, More Productive, and Fulfilling Life, One Day at a Time.
He is the Past President of Redwood Writers, the largest branch of the California Writers Club, and past president of Toast of Petaluma. In addition, Shawn is a confidence coach, business consultant, and podcast host.
Shawn’s personal mission is to add value to people and businesses everywhere. More specifically: To encourage, inspire, and help people become brave and confident enough to believe they can accomplish their dreams and goals.
He lives in Northern California with his wife and Maine Coon cat, Cleo.