Meet Shannon-Lee. Shannon-Lee grew up in 100 Mile House but has lived all over B.C., Calgary and Toronto. She loves to spend time with her family and help the local businesses in the city.
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
I grew up in 100 Mile House but lived all over BC, Calgary and Toronto till my late 20's.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My favourite people to spend time with is my Family, I love having adventures with my husband and 2 children, my family is my everything.
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
My favourite local store in Kamloops would have to be some of my favourite restaurants which would be Edo's and the San Maru Restaurant, I go there with my daughter and friends as much as I can so we can enjoy fantastic food as well catch up on life.
Describe yourself in one word.
Passionate.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
If I could go anywhere right now in the world I would go to Greek Islands, I have always wanted to travel overseas to the Mediterranean Sea and immerse myself in the beauty, culture and of course the food.
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
My favourite activity in Kamloops is finding new hidden places to photograph my Fairytales and Fantasy Series.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I have had many embarrassing moments but the one that sticks out the most is when I lived in Whistler BC and I was trying to get onto a chair lift and ended up getting half scooped up and than flung through the air into a huge snow bank upside down.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
I find I am more inspired by the people in my life, my children inspire me to always be a better person and to treat everyone with respect and kindness. I believe a small act of kindness can make the biggest difference in someones day and hopefully by showing this daily I have inspired someone else to do the same.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
My favourite childhood memories would have to be the holidays spent with all my family, spending time with my cousins was definitely my highlight to so many great memories...
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I try to volunteer as much as I can at my children's schools for school activities and for the past few years I volunteer my photography job to make sure the kids have an awesome yearbook full of photos of friendships and activities. In the community, I try to give back by picking up garbage whenever I see it on the ground, as well when I'm out walking my dog I pick up after other peoples pets, please people pick up after your pets it's gross...
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change anything in the world I would make people more kind and respectful, to open peoples eyes to see that it's ok to be different than themselves and respect one another and appreciate one another, learn something new from someone that makes you come out of your comfort zone, you won't regret it..
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
Tranquille Creek, I love that walking path...
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
A full radiation cancer clinic would be a huge positive to Kamloops and to our communities surrounding us, full coverage of all treatments done all right here in our own oncology unit would be such a positive thing.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
So many great places to hike, bike and one of the #1 best ski and snowshoe hills right in our backyard.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
To Travel and Photograph all over Europe.
To volunteer at the Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand.
Go to Monkey Island in Thailand.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
That I own a high end, professional cosmetic and skincare company.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
Facebook, Instagram and through my business website.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Beauty Has Endless Possibilities where I'm a Makeup Artist, Photographer and Aesthetician...
Why did you get into/start this business?
I love making people look & feel beautiful from the inside out but I also love the creativity makeup artistry and photography can be to ones soul..
What is the goal of your business?
To perfect even more of my creativity and to grow my business to new heights.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Not enough time or energy to do everything I would like to do.
What do you always find yourself saying?
"It is what it is..."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Listen to your momma! She knows what she is talking about...
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
I would love to spend the whole day with Temple Grandin she is a true inspiration to so many people.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
I think it's important to shop locally so we keep our community financially strong, I also still believe small shop owners are much more personable.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Seeing my work put into print and realizing how proud I truly was with what I created from start to finish.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
A big shout out to my co-partner Angela who does all the hair, costumes and concepts on our Fairytale and Phantasms Series, she truly is one talented lady who brings out so much of my creativity and pushes me out of my comfort levels.
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Angela Dunn-Coelho.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Be open and kind to others, smile at strangers, open doors and make eye contact with people, pay it forward...
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