About Shannon, owner of Shrush Design

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To tell you the truth, I'm not really good at talking about myself. Don't get me wrong. I feel like I know myself really well, and I am very confident in who I am. I just have a hard time explaining that to other people, but I'm going to try because I know it's important for you to know who you're meeting when you work with me. 

In Fall 2022, I decided to quit my job and take a chance on myself with the full support of my husband (and my family and friends). It was a long time coming, After being out in the "real world" and working several different jobs as an employee, I learned that the qualities that I valued the most and prided myself on -- things like efficiency, organization, creativity, individuality, etc. -- were not rewarded or encouraged in most employee positions (especially not in larger companies). I knew I would be much happier, and I would find my work much more rewarding if I worked for myself and helped people directly. I just wish I would've learned this lesson much sooner in my life. (so many wasted years) 

And although my original plan was to be a wedding planner/coordinator (I even went back to school for it), life pulled me in a slightly different direction when I started learning calligraphy, lettering, and graphic design skills in 2018 (in preparation for my own wedding in January 2019). Calligraphy was also something I always wanted to learn, but never took the time to do so until then.  And I discovered that, not only did I have a knack for it, but I also could apply those skills to so many other things -- including weddings! And I could also teach those skills. Teaching was also something I was always interested in. And even in my prior jobs, I always enjoyed teaching others (and giving them much better on-the-job training than I ever had -- spilling all my best tips that I had to learn the hard way). And so, I had finally found my calling, and thus, Shrush Design/Poised Pencraft was born...eventually.  I am so glad that I finally took this giant step forward, and I'm grateful for the possibility of working with YOU!