I knew from the age of 4 that my purpose in life was to sing, act, create and connect people to each other. I wrote my first song at 8 and songs and stories flew out of me like breathing. Whether  using a hairbrush or microphone, whenever, however I’m being creative, I’m always home. At age 26, I lost my ability to sing for 12 years in response to childhood traumas. During those years, I began examining those childhood experiences and acknowledging how deeply they affected my voice and my ability to trust and express myself. Through this process, I discovered that one of my gifts is creating safe spaces for people, (especially girls and women) to come together and empower each other to create and collaborate rather than compete. This became a core value that has deeply influenced my purpose, and in turn, my music.  In 2003 some dear friends encouraged me to get involved with the Breakthrough workshop in San Francisco, which focused on authentic expression through singing, movement and performance. I jumped in with both feet and began to explore and find my voice, (my true voice), by letting go of  the masks I used to wear as a performer and giving myself permission to express myself authentically. I have spent much of my time since then continuing my journey of service both to myself and others in the world of creative, healing expression.  And so here I am in the beginning stages of production on an album and a musical that gives voice to this process, using the story of one woman, and the reflections of all women, to explore the origins of our beliefs and attitudes towards ourselves and each other. I am  thrilled to share that I am working with producer Mark Shapiro (San Diego) on my first single, “Lucky Me,” a song of personal, universal love and gratitude. “Lucky Me” is part of the album which will become a musical, all living under the umbrella of the production company I'm creating.  I am so very lucky to be loved and supported by a tribe of powerful, loving friends and family, and I want to invite you in to be a part of this project with me. I am reaching out with deep gratitude for any amount that you feel inspired and able to offer. I have budgeted $2,500 to $3,000 for releasing “Lucky Me” and  I’m aiming to raise an additional $35,000 to record and release the full album. The remaining $12,500 will go toward producing the musical itself. As a contributor, you will receive the “Lucky Me” single, plus some other little nuggets along the way. Thank you for your consideration and love. Your support means so much. With deep gratitude, Shannon