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SHANNON REBEKAH WALKER
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Changemaker, Creative
SHANNON
About
Shannon, a trailblazing figure in her field, has earned recognition for her outstanding achievements, notably being featured in PRWeek's esteemed 30 under 30 list for 2023 and receiving the prestigious "Black Representation in Media (BRiM) Changemakers Awards."Renowned for her transformative approach, Shannon specializes in 'people-first' digital and influencer communications, infusing purpose and inclusivity to drive positive change.
With over a decade of experience in the communications industry, she previously led digital PR campaigns for iconic luxury brands before founding Social Disruption - a comms consulatnacy helping brands and agencies craft more inclusive and purposeful communications. Beyond brand support, Shannon has extended her influence into the talent management space, representing changemakers from diverse backgrounds who drive positive change.
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Esteemed for her authenticity, positive flair and contagious passion, Shannon has become a sought-after speaker. Her impactful contributions are evident in her participation at distinguished events like PR Week 360 and the Digital Marketing World Festival. Notably, Shannon has shared her dynamic insights with renowned organisations, including Deliveroo, Soho House, and Home Grown Members Club. Through motivational speeches and curated panels, she uplifts audiences and sparks conversations that inspire meaningful action.
“She is an acclaimed force in the industry, and one to watch.” - PRWEEK
Testimonials
"Empathetic, insightful, empowering - I engaged Shannon as a panellist for a DEI Conference where she shared valuable insights on inclusive communication. She stressed the need to connect with all people and talked about the challenges faced by underrepresented groups. Her talk inspired attendees to improve overall communication and engagement to promote fairness and equality." - Metra Rowe, Starling Business Solutions
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"Shannon has been a passionate advocate for harnessing talent, improving representation and building a properly diverse and inclusive creative marketing sector for young people to join. She is an inspiring leader and speaker, who has brought eloquence, enthusiasm, and insight to our events for both industry and student audiences, for which we are immensely grateful." - Prof. Jonathan Hardy, University of the Arts London (UAL)
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"Shannon is an inspiring, illuminating, and insightful university guest lecturer. She brings lively intelligence, real world experience, and a finger on the pulse of what is happening. She shares wise words, and explains complex developments with clarity and cohesion. Shannon’s personality comes across extraordinarily well, as a person with great talent and purpose. Always a pleasure when she speaks to our students" - Boston University
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"Shannon is a competent and engaging host, compare and speaker having worked with her as one of my board members at the Branded Content Marketing Association. I particularly noticed this at the International Women’s Day event which she hosted last year at Home Grown private members club." - Gordon Glenister, Global Head of Influencer Marketing BCMA
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Let's connect - whether it's for an insightful talk, project, partnership, or simply a shared love for good food /chai.
“Shannon is positively disrupting the business industry's ethnic business agenda”
- BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Contact
To book Shannon for a speaking engagement or to learn more about her consulting services, please contact her team: talent@socialdisruption.co.uk