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Travel Episodes

Ethical Volunteer Travel and Global Impact with Globe Aware (feat. Kimberly Haley Coleman)
Feb. 8, 2026

Ethical Volunteer Travel and Global Impact with Globe Aware (feat. Kimberly Haley Coleman)

Welcome back to Travel Time Stories with Shannon! Today, Shannon and Ann sit down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of @GlobeAware a nonprofit dedicated to culturally respectful, community-driven volunteer travel programs ...
The Devil I Loved: My Descent into Darkness + Spontaneous Road Trips
Oct. 6, 2025

The Devil I Loved: My Descent into Darkness + Spontaneous Road Trips

In this raw and honest episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the beginning of my story with David — the man I’ve long called “the devil.” What started as charm and protection quickly became control, abuse, and the kind of toxic love that nearly destroyed me. This is the beginning of …
Road Trips, Roller Rinks, & Bombshell Birthday
Aug. 24, 2025

Road Trips, Roller Rinks, & Bombshell Birthday

Join me, Shannon, as we journey back to the late ’70s and ’80s for a nostalgic look at road trips—when paper maps, roller-skating rinks, and family adventures ruled the day. I’ll share memories of fried chicken picnics, arcade games, Meramec Caverns, and my girl’s trip with my mom. But this episode…
From Adoption to Adventure: My Wild Ride into Travel
June 16, 2025

From Adoption to Adventure: My Wild Ride into Travel

Join your host and travel advisor Shannon from Texas. I n this very first episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the personal story that started it all—my adoption, my childhood filled with imagination, and the moment travel transformed from dream to reality. I also open up about beco…