Something interesting happened recently.
I was going through old notes from my past book launches, starting with my very first book 15 years ago. And I noticed something I hadn’t really paid attention to before. Almost every single launch began the same way.
I’d say something like, “We’re living in such a crazy time right now. It’s hard out there…”
And it was always true.
There was always something happening, political tension, environmental crises, wars, breaking news, uncertainty, fear, division. Every time, it felt like the world was chaotic and out of our control.
And yet…People still showed up for the people they loved. We still showed up to share our voices and create meaningful moments.
The world has always felt crazy…that Oh my God, will things ever calm down? kind of energy. And with that, there’s always been a reason to wait. We tell ourselves, “Maybe later.”
But when I left corporate and changed careers to become a writer, I made a promise to myself: I would live as fully as I could, without regrets.
Chances are, if you’re here at Play With the World and part of this community, you want that too — more purpose, even more passion, and fewer regrets!
Because waiting for the world to calm down doesn’t work. The truth is, the world may never calm down. And that doesn’t have to bring us down, in fact, it can be the very reason we choose to listen more closely to what’s happening inside of us.
This year especially, everything feels amplified. So I found myself asking:
- What if honoring your voice is the most powerful thing you can do right now?
- What if writing is the bridge between where you are and the life you’re meant to live?
That’s what led my good friend and bestselling author and coach, Andrea Owen and me to create The Words You’re Here to Write Masterclass — a 6-week live writing mentorship designed to help you honor your voice and step into the writer you truly are.
>> Enrollment is officially open now. <<
Together, Andrea and I bring nearly four decades of publishing and writing experience, leading women’s groups and guiding writers. Our approach is trauma-informed and grounded in supporting the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of writing.
Andrea helps you bring your message into the world clearly and powerfully. I help you explore the deeper story — what’s beneath the surface and what’s ready to be expressed.
Together, you get both:
• The heart and the structure
• The vision and the roadmap
• The emotional truth and real writing momentum
By the end of six weeks, you’ll walk away with:
- A clearly defined writing project
- structural framework
- Real written momentum (50+ pages)
- A publishing path
- Greater confidence in your voice
- The courage to finally share your story
Early Bird enrollment is open through April 19th.
Join Early & Receive These Exclusive Early Bird Resources:
- A personalized signed copy of Andrea’s How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t (*if you live in the USA, a Ebook for international)
- My Live Your Legacy Keynote: You’ll step inside one of my most powerful corporate keynote experiences, originally delivered to the NIKE Women’s Corporate Group. In this inspiring and practical presentation, I share the mindset shifts and leadership principles that help you move from hesitation to authorship of every aspect of your life.
- My Clear Your Fear meditation album: A powerful guided meditation collection designed to help you quiet self-doubt, release fear, and step into your voice with clarity and confidence.
If you’ve been feeling the pull to write — especially right now — I hope you’ll listen to it.
Because there may never be a perfect time. But there is this moment right now. And that’s all we got.
✍🏻SAVE $200 EARLY BIRD + LEARN MORE + ENROLL HERE ✍🏻
With love,
Shannon (& Andrea)
P.S. The program begins April 30th. We’d love to have you join us.
