A lovely haven for artists, Joyful Jewel opened its doors for music and conversation as we shared inspiring stories expressed ourselves through the creative process. During this event, we focused the spotlight on the power to soul-listen. We enjoyed the accomplishments of beautiful life stories and the magic they hold. Author Marilyn Shannon was available to sign copies of her book “In Just One Afternoon: Listening Into the Hearts of Men.” A lovely time was had by all who attended.
Marilyn Lipman Shannon
“When I was in my 20’s I started a furniture store with my first husband, he wasn’t in the store much but he was a rep on the road but I thought oh I could do this so I started a furniture store here in North Carolina and we had it for about 8 or 9 years. When it comes to things like that if somebody says to me do you want to, I say yea, and I figure I may not have all the answers but I’m going to learn as I go”…[
Learning new skills and practicing them to gain personal confidence in our abilities at work as well as our hobbies stretches our brain. We step into and fly with the uncomfortableness of being a beginner again. And the big myth is that we are a beginner again. We are not. We bring everything we have already learned to each new skill we want to develop. So, what is the secret to developing new skills? Ivana Taylor, Marilyn Shannon, and Angela Hermans explore this with Jessica Dewell on this Voice of Bold Business Radio Leader’s Discuss program. 
I had such a great time! The Listening Laboratory (TM) is an innovative coach training acknowledging that individuals have subtle clues/dynamics that exist; the training refers to as energy. The training is a road map that focuses on listening to balance the energies of emotional intelligence, cognitive behavior, and intuitive intelligence. Through this laboratory, everyone present had the opportunity to build a deep alliance and a shared language to continue working together.
Entire Event: September 14-17, 2017
Marilyn had the privilege of speaking with members of the Temple Beth Orr congregation about listening deeply to themselves and those around them for deeper, lasting connections. It was a lovely morning with lovely people.
Meet my friend Hank Hoffmeier who interviewed me to be on his show and it was spontaneously fun. We talked about opportunities. They are everywhere. All we have to do is look and be open. Enjoy the show 
The Microsoft Store at the KOP Mall combined high tech and high performance for an extraordinary pre-Father’s day experience! Everyone was invited to come out to the store to practice innovative ways to use technology to connect and listen. People brought their dads, uncles, their best friends, and role models and visited our photo booth to create everlasting Father’s day gifts and memories. Guests also had the opportunity to meet and talk with Marilyn Shannon, author of “In Just One Afternoon: Listening Into the Hearts of Men,” an anthology of inspiring men’s stories while hearing from some of the men who contributed to the book and what they say about their life experiences. It was a great weekend and I’m so glad everyone who came, did!
Marilyn had the opportunity to join her friend, Jessica Dewell on her radio show and they had quite an interesting conversation about the power of listening. Everyone can learn the steps. And, everyone (if they choose to take on the responsibility) we watch and learn from others and then choose the next step. It is bold to listen because we will…
What a night! We explored our life stories and how to open up more deeply with greater vulnerability, revealing who we truly are. I focused on the power of a listening practice that can help everyone share their authentic selves, understand each other and live in peace.
I had the pleasure of speaking to students at George Mason University! I taught two classes on Listening. Thank you to Linda Maguire for the invitation and for creating this opportunity. I loved “hearing” what the students thought about listening.
Raleigh, NC: Choice Co-Working Space Training: “Gender in the Workplace: Workplace Communication and How We Can Learn From Each Other to Grow our Businesses”
November 10, 2015
American Institute of Health and Fitness Embrace Event Keynote Speaker
Embrace: A Women’s Event, For Women, About Women
September 16, 2017
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM [EST]
American Institute of Healthcare and Fitness, 8300 Health Park Raleigh, NC 27615
Details: The American Institute of Healthcare and Fitness invites you to come explore your sexuality and pelvic health. Licensed physicians and healthcare professionals in their respective field will answer those hard questions about your body and what happens to your sexuality as you age.