NC: What would you tell others to encourage them to embrace their curls?
SA: To those who are looking to become natural or may be a little weary in their journey I would say, PUSH ON! Sometimes giving up seems to be the easier options, but DO NOT GIVE UP! Focus on the end result. Being natural is about more than wearing your hair in certain styles and embracing your natural texture; it’s about showing people, “This is who I am and I am not afraid to show it!” All people are beautiful no matter how they choose to express themselves and if you want to show your natural kinks, coils and curls, go for it and do not be deterred by the negative connotations. People saying negative things are not brave enough to step out behind the mask they put on day-in and day-out.
NC: Tell us about your current and upcoming projects!
SA: I am an intern for Embrace Life Media, a network inspiring people through positive conversations and interviews on the web radio show and much much more! At the top of the new year the website will be launching so I am looking forward to that. I am also working on content for my YouTube channel and my personal website. Lastly, I have another project I am secretly working on, but I CAN say it deals with creative writing…
You can learn more about Shannon on her website, on her YouTube channel, or on Twitter.
