MAKING HEADLINES
They say love what you do and you will never have to work a day in your life. There have been several articles & interviews published about about my work. Whether the media is covering my recent business developments in real estate, or they’re writing about clients I’ve helped style, it’s always a thrill to see my name in print and my work in photos. Check out some of the stories featuring my work.
I currently have 52K followers on Instagram with me reach in Canada, the United States, India, the Middle East, Australia & Europe. I am so proud to have collaborated in brand partnerships with the following companies over the last decade with partnerships or as a brand ambassador. As a female entrepreneur of colour I’d like to thank these inclusive Canadian and International brands to advertise and collaborate with me. Interested in working together? Feel free to send an email to shannon@inspiredlivingwithme.com.
Hasbro Toys Brand Ambassador
Glen McArthur Premium Outlets Ambassador
Hello Fresh Brand Ambassador
Lays Potato Chips - Brand Ambassador
Amazon Canada Brand Ambassador
Knorrs Soups Brand Ambassador
Challo Fresh Co Grocery Brand Ambassador
Hairtimins Brand Ambassador
Golden Tree Jewellers x POS Fine Jewellry Collaboration
Westcoast Beauty - Official Partner of Pink Orchid Studio Academy
Icon Salon Systems - Official Partner of Pink Orchid Studio Academy
Westcoast Gardens Brand Ambassador
Aashi Hair - AASHIXPOS Professional Hair Tool Collaboration
Hair-O - Professional Hair Oil & Lash Serum Collaboration
As well as having worked with the above amazing collaborations we have also received the following awards and recognition of my work.
2021 Top 20 Most Influential South Asians in Vancouver - Urban Asian Magazine
2020 & 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Nominee
2018 Winner of 'Best Wedding Hair and Makeup - South Asian', BC Wedding Awards
2017 Finalist of 'Best Wedding Hair and Makeup - South Asian', BC Wedding Awards
2016 Winner of 'Best Wedding Hair and Makeup - South Asian', BC Wedding Awards
2015 Overall Winner of Best Bridal Hair, South Asian Wedding Awards
2015 Winner of Best Bridal Makeup - Reception, South Asian Wedding Awards
2014 Winner 'Best Wedding Makeup' in BC - Canadian Wedding Industry Awards
2014 Winner 'Best Wedding Hairstyle - South Asian' - BC Wedding Awards
2014 Winner 'Best Wedding Makeup & Hairstyle - South Asian' - BC Wedding Awards
2014 Winner of 'Most Popular Hair and Makeup Service' - Worldwide, Wedding Industry Experts Awards
2013 Winners of Best Makeup Artist & Best Hair Designer in BC, Wedding Industry Experts Awards
2013 Winner of Best Wedding Hair & Finalist for Best Wedding Makeup, BC Wedding Awards
WOMEN UNITED YET DIVIDED
Join me Pink Orchid Studio Co-founder, Shannon Mann (@shannonmannofficial) and Life & Wellness Coach and host, Kimi (@klaritybyk) as we dive into discussing why women attack each other and the culture surrounding women on women hate on social media. We both discuss how patriarchic norms in the South Asian culture support this oppressive behaviour. I shed some light light on my personal experiences and Kimi taps into the learned behaviours through intergenerational trauma factoring into this level of criticism.
MARRYING OUT OF CASTE
Thank you to all of you that have commented and shared how you related to this podcast. As a South Asian girl and now woman, I have grown up with all of these ideologies forced on me, as have so many of you. I have never been one to accept anything as the 'status quo', I have always questioned why these 'rules' were created. Misogyny & caste discrimination runs deep in the fabric of South Asian 'culture'. Listen to why I believe the rules were created and more important why they have no place in my life, my home, and around my children. We can break this destructive cycle with education and conversation with our families. With the alarming rise of the 'Incel' movement in mainstream Canadian culture, it is even more important to reinforce the values that men and women are equal and how to create healthy relationships with eachother. More than ever we need to value love, respect & compassion between all people regardless of gender, race, ethincity, or sexual orientation. Thank to you @klaritybyKfor allowing others like me to share our stories, and create dialogue about such important topics. Please tag, like, comment, and most importantly share this podcast with someone who needs to hear it. With Love & Respect Always, Shannon xo
