Shannel is a creative director, graphic designer, instructor, 2-time author, and creative entrepreneur. She is the founder of Brand Restart, a brand education and implementation platform—and the founder of Awesome Design Academy, a guide for beginners to learn graphic design. Although well-regarded in her professional circles, for a long time, Shannel secretly felt like a fraud in her corporate career. Instead of dreaming bigger and pursuing the lifestyle she truly wanted, she often prioritized the dreams of others over her own. In September of 2020, she stepped out on faith to work for herself full-time and follow the entrepreneurial spirit that had been planted many years ago. She now fully embraces her innate power as a courageous creator and discovered that her true potential extends beyond producing clever color palettes and eye-catching designs; it’s about intentionally crafting an authentic life of purpose for herself and helping others do the same.