We were lucky to catch up with Halston Shannon recently and have shared our conversation below.
Halston, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
I developed my confidence and self-esteem simply by taking the initiative to put myself in spaces/communities that reflected the direction in which I wanted to take my life. I believe confidence first starts by knowing who you are, what makes you unique, and what allows you to leave a positive mark on those around you. Although I was shy and introverted for much of my Iife, I still always knew what separated me from everyone else. It was upon my decision to attend Florida Atlantic University where my confidence began to skyrocket.
It was within this campus community where I took advantage of a network of countless student peers, faculty, staff, and organizations that allowed me to put the work in to break out of my shell. It was my experience during my college years that inspired me to become the dynamic and confident man, professional, and leader that I am today.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I have been a Branding Expert and Graphic Designer for the last 9 years. I specialize in Digital & Print Design, Logo Design, and Web Design. In my opinion, my talent truly shines in my logo design work and I believe anyone that has seen my work would agree. While I do high-quality work in general, my creativity and ability to wow people with my ideas is at its peak when creating logos that truly capture the essence of a brand. What sets me apart, to keep it short, is that my work makes you stand out. Like most designers, I am dedicated to giving you what you want but I am also dedicated to going above and beyond your expectations. Clients book me because I have a unique style and have a gift for design that cannot be taught.
Recently, I released my first book! It is titled “Cool, Calm & Creative” and this is a co-authored self-help book where myself and other creators tell our stories of being creative introverts navigating an extroverted world, and how it brought out the inner leader in all of us. You can order your copy now at hshannonbooks.com
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I would say the three most important qualities that were most impactful to my journey were; – The mentality that I can always learn something new and remain a student of the game; – Confident enough to know my worth but humble enough to always be coachable
– Being my 100% authentic self at all times
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I am looking to collaborate with educators, public servants, and Greek Alumni chapters and members. To connect with me, feel free to visit halstonshannon.com, email me at [email protected], or visit my LinkedIn page – https://www.linkedin.com/in/halstonshannon/
Contact Info:
- Website: halstonshannon.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/halstonshannon
- Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/halstonshannon/
- Other: Order your copy of my newest book, “Cool, Calm, & Creative” at https://hshannonbooks.com
Image Credits
Personal photo credit: @snapgod_ on Instagram
