Welcome to Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real journeys, real stories, real healing!

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Anthony Scott, Esq.

Anthony W. Scott, Esq. (“Tony”) is the Director of Housing and Community Development for Cuyahoga County, but his work is grounded in a deeply personal journey. A first-generation college graduate, he grew up navigating family mental health challenges that shaped his perspective, resilience, and sense of responsibility. Tony speaks openly about that upbringing—not to dwell on hardship, but to honor the growth, healing, and stability he has been blessed to build over time. A U.S. Marine Corps…

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Christopher Hill

Christopher is founder of luxury philanthropic travel brands Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, and serves his majority US-based clients from New Zealand where he lives with his wife, two boys, and dog, Zola.

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Deepak Chari, MS

Deepak Chari helps women and men release hidden emotional blocks from stress, anxiety, and past emotional experiences with an Advanced Voice Biofeedback Technology—so they can feel calm, confident, empowered and free!

He is the co-founder of the Chari Center of Health, an Engineer & Certified Biofeedback Specialist and the creator of his Life Transformation Technology™ Program with Advanced Voice Biofeedback to promote emotional healing, mental clarity and peak performance.

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Healing with Traveling Treasures

Tori and Taryn met on the first day of Kindergarten in 1981. Through their 44 years of friendship, They have weathered life's ups and downs together including marriages, divorces, the births of children, the deaths of parents and many other triumphs and tribulations. Taryn's mother died of breast cancer in 2008. Unthinkably, Tori was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2023 and continues to win her battle with the help of doctors and the support of family, friends and a commu…

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Kimberly Haley-Coleman

Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries (since the year 2000). With a background in international business development and finance, she previously held leadership roles at global firms including CNBC.com, Space Services International, and Investtools. Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from…

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Kristen Woods

Kristen is an amazing sister and wife, avid traveler, angelic worship singer, and keeps Jesus at the center of it all!

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Melissa Rodway

Melissa Rodway is a Canadian Author who recently published her debut memoir, The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao With a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia. It is a candid and captivating travel memoir that follows her backpacking journey (with a splash of luxury) across Southeast Asia and China. From the raw realities of long bus rides to the joy of new friendships, it’s an honest reflection on travel, relationships, and personal growth. With rich storytelli…

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