Drawing from her experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, surviving breast cancer, and helping her family navigate challenges like autism and mental health struggles, Shannon illuminates the transformative power of embracing failure and turning setbacks into opportunities for building resilience.She shares her journey of constantly running from failure, only to realize that it wasn’t failure itself she was avoiding, but discomfort. Through heartfelt personal stories and insights gained from years of working with teens, Shannon challenges us to confront discomfort directly, allowing us to grow and unlock our greatest contributions to the world. Shannon is a passionate and sought-after thought leader dedicated to reshaping the future of education. As a health and family wellness coach, nutritionist, motivational speaker, and creator of Toolbox Tuesdays, Shannon inspires others to discover their strengths and realize their gifts.A survivor of childhood abuse, breast cancer, and the challenges of supporting a family through anxiety, autism, anorexia, and trauma, Shannon knows firsthand what it takes to uncover "The Magic Inside", and is committed to making a positive impact in the world by sharing her passion for life.Shannon lives in Courtenay on Vancouver Island, where she enjoys cold plunges, sunsets, paddle boarding, forest walks, dancing, and homeschooling her 16-year-old twins. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx