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Some of my upcoming speaking engagements:

ALL Women’s League: Women’s Economic Forum, Delhi, India, May 16-21, 2016.

Recent:

Feminist Art Conference: Media Skills Training, in co-operation with Samita Nandy and the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies, Sept. 27, OCAD University.

Visions North Community Future: Women in Business & Tools for Everyday Life, La Ronge, Sask., Oct. 8, 2015

Centre for Media & Celebrity Studies, Bridging Gaps: Where is Persona in Celebrity and Journalism, New York City, Sept. 2015.

For community events that Extraordinary Women TV is participating in, click here.

India is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. Take it from me, a travel writer.

This September, I am hosting a guided tour of India for extraordinary women, in partnership with Sunspots Holidays.

Join me as we explore India’s stunning architecture, such as the renowned Taj Mahal, royal palaces and ancient forts.

Discover Indian culinary delights, cultural places, authentic textiles and learn about everyday way of life of Indians, including yoga, through a female lens.

We will explore 5 cities and India’s breathtaking desert region, Rajasthan.

I am excited to share with you the India I fell in love with. Join me!

🔸women’s tour
🔸Sept. 16-27, 2024
🔸12 days/11 nights – 5 cities
🔸Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Jodphur-Udaipur
🔸small group

Presented by: Extraordinary Women TV.

Book this exclusive offer now.

For details, contact: info@shannonskinner.com.

*Tour can only be purchased with Sunspots Holidays (TICO registration #1030981).

*Photo: International Services

Related travel articles you might be interested in:

Shannon’s Travel Bag:

Shannon’s India travels

In the wee hours of the morning, I woke up with a sense of dread.
Dread because I realized that time is running out to write all the stories I want to tell.
The characters in my head determined to get on the page.

The stories people of great wisdom have shared with me over the years.

Adventures past and yet to be experienced and shared.

So many stories.

Time is strange. Some scientists and thinkers argue that time is a social construct, an illusion.

What I know is this: a year quickly flies by. 2024 is here now, but 2025 will be here before we know it.

Now, I am putting a fire underneath my butt to get more writing and storytelling accomplished.

Love,
Shannon

This morning, I have been reflecting on the lessons this year. There have been many and some more challenging than others.

Here are some of the lessons and I hope they can help you in some way.

1. You don’t need to accept every opportunity:

Opportunities will constantly be presented to you. When it sounds good, our first inclination is to say ‘yes.’ When it excites us, we are looking only at the upsides to the opportunity. However, every opportunity has benefits and drawbacks, and the key is to determine if it truly is the right fit for you.

I have turned down opportunities because they are not in alignment with who I am today. Have I missed out? No, because the best opportunities are yet to come and I want to make space for them.

2. Be conscious of your changing values:

Our values, what is most important to us, constantly change and shift. What was important to you in the past may not be today.

My top values have remained consistent over the years, but there are parts of my life that are evolving and changing, and this is going to require adjustments.

It is wise to get clear on your shifting values so you can live authentically.

3. Tech neck is real:

Spending too much time on small screens can have physical ramifications.

I have developed terrible pain in the neck (ha) from too much small screen time. It means I will be making more adjustments to my lifestyle and business going forward because I don’t want to live in pain.

4. You can transform your life at any point:

First, you need to decide. A decision starts the process. If you are not feeling fulfilled, decide that you are going to find the answers and take a step in that direction.

There is no magic wand, but there is magic to be created when we step into doing and being what we love.

Wishing you an inspiring 2024 filled with love, joy – and magic.✨

Love,
Shannon

DOSA: a thin, savoury pancake that is a signature South Indian dish.

Dosa à Pushkar (Rajasthan) by Ji-Elle Wikimedia

Dosas are made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.

Dosas are served hot, often with chutney and sambar, a stew made with lentils.

Though it is South Indian cuisine, the dish can be found across India.

I could eat this every day. 😀

Have you ever had a dosa?