From the age of four, Shannon Ward knew that her purpose in life was to sing, act,
create and connect people to each other. She wrote her first song at eight with lyrics,
stories, and dance moves that flew out of her like breathing. Whether using a brush or a
microphone, when Shannon is being creative, she’s always “home.”

After having lost her ability to sing for 12 years in response to childhood traumas,
Shannon began using different modalities to explore those experiences, acknowledging
how deeply they affected her voice and ability to trust and express herself. In 2003, she
became involved with the Breakthrough Performance Workshop which focused on authentic
expression through singing, movement, and performance. She jumped in with both feet
and began to reconnect with her true voice. By letting go of the masks she used to wear
on stage, she gave herself a springboard for authentic growth and creativity that
continues to serve as a core value in her life’s purpose and she remains involved with
Breakthrough to this day by singing both leads and backup vocals and supporting others
on their journey.