We’re looking forward to introducing you to Shorn Marshall. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Shorn, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I’m most proud of building my self-confidence and self-love again because before my weight loss journey, I was 210 lbs and I wasn’t happy about myself and I was letting myself go. I had to hold back when it comes to my performances and my ability to be my true self. Every day when I go out, I have to put this mask on. Now that I’m capable to work on myself, I couldn’t be better than I was 5 years ago. I am now 157 lbs and finally I got my confidence and my ability to love myself again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Shorn “Shorny Shorn” Marshall, and I am a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, online instructor. I’m consider the “jack of all trades”. I turned my everyday hobbies into a lucrative opportunity such as baking, photography, crocheting, etc.
I started singing since I was 3, writing songs since I was 14, and started playing guitar very late in the game around the age of 18. I released my first album in 2019. After that, I released a few singles throughout the years. I started teaching lessons 3 years ago. Started photography this year after I received my diploma for Digital Photography.
Right now, I’m working on my new book called, “Losing for a Better Me”, which is my journey going through recovery from emotional eating/weight loss journey. This is my diary that I’m sharing since a lot of people were asking me about my weight loss journey and how I overcame the obstacles that was testing my recovery. Also, I am working on new music which are 2 new EPs that is connecting with the book. So, all three will be release at the same time in 2026.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was a young girl trying to find my own identity. Ever since I was bullied as a child, a lot of people tells me that I can’t do anything. I was afraid that every time I want to do something, I felt like I was judged. Also, I was a nerd. So, I love computers. I wanted to have a career dealing with that. Not building them but doing multimedia which is the creative aspect with computers. Music really didn’t come to me until I had a dream of my grandmother, who passed on 2000, spoke to me about singing again. I was in a stage of depression which almost led to suicide. Music and my grandmother saved my life. If it wasn’t for music, I wouldn’t be alive today.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
In 2018, I almost gave up singing. I did not like the sound of my voice when I heard my recordings. I sounded like a little kid and I’m an adult. When I shared my rough demos online, I didn’t get a great response, so I decided not to sing anymore. I would still play guitar because I won’t be singing at all. But my friend, Keone “K-Quick” Reed, who I met on Periscope. Outside of that, we talk on the phone every day. He said, “No you will not waste that gift that God has given you.” What he said to me, gave me motivation and inspiration that I should continue singing and I didn’t stop since then.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The music industry tells you that you have to be a different person to market yourself. But it’s a lie within itself. As a woman, in this male-dominated industry, they have standards on marketing a female artist. They want you to be very sexy, showing skin, and be not yourself.
Now that the industry is changed that musicians can release their own music, we can now market our brand as well. Fans want the “true self” as an artist which is more connecting than putting on a mask just to reach and be accepted.
I can still be cute but not “too sexy” and still be comfortable.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: When do you feel most at peace?
It was actually 10 months ago, after I decided to leave the past and stay within the present. My past created major triggers that prevented me to be happy and enjoy living. Now, I’m in a place that let go my past, but keep the lessons, so it can benefit my future.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shornmusicofficial/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://x.com/shornmusic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shorn.marshall/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShornMusicOfficial
Image Credits
Credits: Keone Reed, Samantha Hollis, myself
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