Conversations with James Shannon

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James Shannon interviews a new guest every Wednesday to hear their stories of success and overcoming obstacles and improving their lives. However, the guests on this show had to overcome difficult obstacles before reaching their goals. Meet people who had reached points of giving up and thought their suffering may never end. If you have similar experiences, or just curiosity, listen to these stories and be inspired. Be motivated to find the strength you need to conquer your own obstacles. Listen to how others like you have coped with suicide, domestic violence, death, drugs, incarceration, and more.

James Shannon

  • Oct 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 15 EPISODES


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Lady J. No Limit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 39:50


Today's conversation is with Lady J. Today, she is a mom of four with three companies. She also grew up in poverty and learned how to cook crack cocaine at a very young age. Throughout her childhood, she experienced situations that many would never want to ever face. Lady J did not let the kidnapping, rape, drugs, and abuse stop her from keeping her faith and being a mother to her children. She explains how she dealt with the tragedies in her life, and how she was able to become the strong woman that she is today. She now has her own multimedia company, a great relationship, and her children that make her happy.

Georgiana Danet. Stress Free

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 27:42


For the season finale, I talk to Georgianna Danet. Today, she helps people with eliminating stress from their lives. Georgianna grew up in a stressful environment, living though a dictatorship. However, she managed to change her destiny when she was a teenager, following the death of the dictator that was ruling. Through yoga, she learned that you can get healthier and happier.

Lee Chambers. Walking for Success.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 39:42


I had a conversation with Lee Chambers about how he felt that he had lost his identity after he lost the ability to walk. Lee discusses how he was able to overcome it and walk again. He also had mental health issues that he ad to learn to overcome.

Sean Dustin. Nowhere to Go but Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 37:05


I have a conversation with Sean Dustin, the host of the Nowhere To Go But Up podcast. Sean spent time in prison after his involvement with selling drugs. Sean discusses his experience with drugs, as well as his life with strippers, being a father, podcasting, and more.

Russell Nohelty. The Complete Creative

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 39:05


I have a conversation with USA Today Bestselling author, Russell Nohelty, (thecompletecreative.com). Russell started five business, and four of them and failed before he found his current success.

Ana Reyes. Painful Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 59:12


James Shannon has a conversation with Ana Kevelin Reyes (AnaKevelinReyes.com) about her childhood in the Dominican Republic. Ana moved to the United States and saw how different the culture is, and she had to use a dictionary along with other methods to learn English. Ana found herself in different relationships and moving around the country during and after a few traumatic events occurred in her life.

Kip Brooks. Empowerment

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 52:33


James Shannon has a conversation with Kip Brooks abount several traumatic events that occurred in Kip's life, such as being a victim of child abuse, experiencing the loss of a child, and more. However, Kip found a way to overcome the situations in his life. Today. Kip is helping people improve their lives.

Andy Schindling. Life After Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 32:00


Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2004, Andy Schindling, made mistakes that lead him away from baseball. James Shannon has a conversation with Andy about the bad decisions that he made and how he helps children today with his youth program.

Dean Fox. Eliminating Doubts and Fears

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 30:22


James Shannon has a conversation with Dean A. Fox about Dean's life after a bankruptcy, a road traffic accident, and suicidal thoughts. Learn what book helped Dean overcome these obstacles, and how he now helps people with their mindset.

Roman Mironov. Dating After Divorce

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 27:16


James Shannon has a conversation with Roman Mironov about how he was able to move on after a painful divorce. That divorce lead Roman to become a relationship course. Learn how to find new love and maintain the spark in your relationship.

Nev Harris. Money & Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 35:37


James Shannon has a conversation with Nev Harris (NevHarris.com) about depression and money. Nev also discusses how the coronavirus pandemic impacted his business and how he was able to pivot.

Jenny Hale. Running from Trauma

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 26:29


James Shannon has a conversation with Jenny Hale from JHMarketingResults.com. Jenny ran across state lines in her twenties to escape domestic violence. She left and slept on the couch of one of her friends until she rebranded her business with a new identity. Her goal is to build a business to educate, raise awareness, reduce stigmas, and change lives. Hear about Jenny's past and what is important to her now...changing the lives of others with her business.

Kevin Hofmann. Growing Up Black in White

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 47:09


James Shannon has a conversation with Kevin Hofmann, author of Growing Up Black in White. The two talk about Kevin's experience growing up as a person of color in a white home. Kevin speaks to people around the country about transracial adoption and other issues regarding race. Hear about the moments that Kevin's white brothers felt like the minority while growing up, Kevin's take on race in America and more.

Rich "Trigger" Bontrager. Defying the Odds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 37:00


James speaks with Trigger about the moments where he should have lost his life. After a suffering burns from a fire at a young age, Rich dealt with the complications from a failed liver. Today, he is living his best life and speaking to people everywhere about his experiences. The fire and liver are not his only experiences. Trigger shared how being born with a speech impediment has had an impact on his life, but he was still able to be a sports broadcaster and a speaker.

Starting a Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 3:07


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