Rev. Shannon Smadella

Holistic Wellness Expert, Transformational Speaker, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Humanitarian Advocate, Business Consultant, and Entrepreneur

Shannon Smadella is a dynamic and multifaceted Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former beauty queen, best known for her title as Miss Canada 2009. With a strong background in business, marketing, and public relations, Shannon has excelled in various industries, including fashion, beauty, and wellness. As an advocate for female empowerment and self-improvement, she is the founder of the Empowerment Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women gain confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve personal and professional success. In addition to her philanthropic endeavors, Shannon is a sought-after speaker, host, and spokesperson, sharing her passion for inspiring others and making a positive impact on the world.

As a renowned wellness personality and teacher with over 15 years of experience and 8,000 hours of teaching, Shannon has touched countless lives through her transformative classes, workshops, and trainings. As a corporate business professional and humanitarian, Shannon has worked with numerous major corporations and charities, raising millions for those in need. As Miss Canada, she championed the importance of "inner beauty" and demonstrated her passion for healing by studying with prominent spiritual figures like Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, and Sadhguru.

Shannon's diverse background encompasses a wealth of knowledge in various healing modalities, blending traditional yogic practices with modern scientific insights for holistic transformation. She has studied science at the University of Saskatchewan, Health Sciences at Queen’s University and has spent extended periods at renowned spiritual centers like Yasodhara Ashram and the Institute of Inner Sciences. As the host of her podcast, Dialed In, she shares her own personal healing journey and interviews experts, doctors, and healers from around the globe. Shannon's unique approach to wellness empowers individuals to connect with their higher selves and live authentically.

For over two decades, Shannon has leveraged her expertise to research, coach, and train more than 5,000 professionals in sales, marketing, and business management. She is currently pursuing a Master's in business at Athabasca University and has specialized studies in business negotiation at MIT, and entrepreneurship at Queen's University under her belt. Additionally, she completed a program in Higher Education Teaching and Curriculum Design at Harvard, enhancing her ability to deliver engaging and effective educational content. Drawing from this extensive hands-on experience and academic prowess, Shannon delivers high-quality seminars and speeches that go beyond feel-good motivation, inspiring her audience to take decisive action. Her insights are grounded in practical strategies designed to foster positive shifts in mindset and attitude among her listeners.

As a successful entrepreneur and business professional, Shannon has earned numerous accolades across a variety of industries. Her diverse experience, spanning from large corporations to small businesses, allows her to provide clients and employers with top-notch coaching and expertise. Moreover, as a self-published author and published journalist, she has interviewed prominent leaders, celebrity figures and change-makers. Shannon's multifaceted background underscores her commitment to delivering impactful and actionable insights to businesses and individuals alike.

Shannon has donated over 3000 volunteer hours and has worked with over 88 different organizations and charities over the past twenty years.  Her efforts have helped raise millions for various organizations.

Credentials, Memberships & Designations

• Wholistic Therapist & Spiritual Life Coach

• Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher E-RYT 500 (2007)

• Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (2007+)

• Director of Yoga Teacher Training: Aurora School of Yoga: RYS200, CYA-RYS500

• Yoga Studio & Wellness Centre/School Owner: (2012-2018)

• Chopra Certified Instructor - Primordial Sound Meditation (2017)

• Advanced Akashic Records Practitioner & Reader

• Masters in Metaphysical Science

• Ordained Minister of the International Metaphysical Ministry

• Certified Personal Trainer /Sports Nutritionist (2007)

• Usui & Lightarian Reiki Master & Teacher (2012)

• Usui/Holy Fire III® Reiki Master & Teacher (2018)

• Karuna Reiki Master & Teacher (2018)

• Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage Practitioner (2016)

• Children's Yoga Instructor, Prenatal Yoga Instructor (2012)

• Canadian Yoga Alliance - Member (Since 2009)

• Yoga Alliance - Member ( Since 2014)

• Canadian Reiki Association (2014+)

• International Association of Yoga Therapists (2014+)

• Celebrity Ambassador - American Red Cross (2009-2011)

• Co-Host Viessman World Luge Championships - TSN (2010)

• Freelance Journalist (2009+)

• Actress, TV Host (2009+)

• Woman of Distinction Nominee - YWCA Saskatoon (2007)

• Miss Canada (2009)

• Canadian Professional Sales Association (2003+)

Teachers & Lineage

• Gabor Mate & Sat Dharam Kaur: Compassionate Inquiry; 2018 (Vancouver)

• University of Sedona; Bachelor of Metaphysical Science: 2017

• Deepak Chopra, Roger Gabriel, The Chopra Centre: Seduction of Spirit, Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor Certification; 2017 (Banff, Carlsbad)

• William Lee Rand (Karuna Reiki)

• Toronto Yoga Conference: Rodney & Colleen Yee; Tod Norian; Justin Haley; Cory Sterling; Seane Corn; 2017 (Toronto)

• Sadhguru: 2017 (Vancouver)

• Georg/Brenda Feuerstein; Traditional Yoga Studies: 800 hour Philosophy Course; 2016+

• Certified Yoga Instructor (2014); Dr Paul Jerard: RYT200, RYT500; 2014 (Attleboro)

• Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist: International Sports Science Association (2012)

• Freelance Journalism; has interviewed: Bob Izumi, Elvis Stojko, Kurt Browning, Chantal Kreviazuk, Biff Naked, David Joyner, Rick & Dick Hoyt, Simon Ibel, Rick Hansen, Gabe Crenshaw, Jim Slater, among others...

• New York Film Academy; Universal Studios Hollywood (Acting for Film); 2008

• Certified Yoga Instructor (2007); Sacred Ground Yoga (Jan Henrickson): Kriota Wilburg, NYC Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga; Monorama of Sanskrit Studies, NYC Sanskrit; Karl Sträub, Switzerland Adjustments & Assists; David Newman aka Durga Das Bhakti Yoga, Nadi; 2007 (Saskatoon)

• University of Saskatchewan (1999-2004) Life Sciences; Queen’s University - Health Sciences & Liberal Arts

Words of Gratitude

shannon’s teachers

Genuine, knowledgeable & connected instructor!!  I adore that you lead with your heart and that you are so passionate about these teachings!  Your students are so fortunate to have you as a teacher.

— Julie Hunt – Certified Meditation Instructor, The Chopra Centre

Partnerships & co-workers

“Shannon and I worked together for many years. Although in different cities, I was able to benefit and learn from her talents. Shannon is born with a gift that many professional business people will never obtain. She is extremely goal-oriented, dedicated, polite, eager, determined, loyal, honest, and etc. The positive attributes and characteristics are endless. Only few people in this world will have an opportunity to work with and/or know Shannon Lynn. Those people are lucky. The day will come where I own a business or manage a team…at that time, I will look for individuals just like her.”

— Benjamin Dlin – Sr Account Manager, Terrago Networks Inc.

“Shannon and I were District Managers in different cities and had many fun battles over Canadian sales supremacy. I was always impressed at how Shannon was so intensely results driven yet was able to remain very humble and down to earth. She was an inspirational leader to the sales force she managed. I never expected her to go on and become the 2009 Miss Canada but I can’t say I am surprised.”

— Geoffrey Grimsdick – Business Development Coordinator, E&P Canada

“Shannon is a very positive person who has a great deal of determination and drive. She is extremely professional. Shannon is also a natural connector and networker who has the talent to identify with people on a variety of levels. Her selfless involvement in charity events and causes is second to none and she is a great role model for the youth of Canada as someone to look up to as well as inspire them to reach for their goals.”

— Kent Speakman – President & Executive Producer, Speakman Entertainment Consulting

Community

“Wow, what an asset to our community to have someone so young and youthful teach the children on our community about the art of yoga. I worked a brief week with Shannon, and a few weeks prior leading up to a week long event, and enjoyed every minute, as well did the participants. Her kind nature, and love and knowledge for yoga was apparent from our first conversation. The program we ran together was organized and implemented solely by Shannon , from supplies, time management and of course the Art of yoga! I still have calls wanting more YOGA! Thanks, Shannon for your ideas and magically making them happen!”

– Aimee Deans – Recreation Programmer – Flin Flon Parks & Recreation

“Shannon is very easy to work with and knows her Yoga. I would definitely recommend her as an instructor. I also ended up joining her class and really enjoyed it. It wasn’t something I’d ever done before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Not only did my body feel good but my mind did as well. It was a great class, I look forward to more classes with Shannon!”

– Amber Whitehead – Recreation Director – The Pas Recreation and Wellness Centre

Shannon's Students

"Yoga is the calmness i have now in my life. I am a very high intensity type of personality and i have found that Yoga offsets that. I still find it hard sometimes to relax totally at Yoga but it is getting a
bit easier every time:)"

-Tannis Stephanson – RYT-200 - Flin Flon

"I love the yoga classes that Shannon teaches. Some elements are challenging, but at the same time, I feel relaxed and refreshed after each class. It fits in well with my lifestyle too, having the flexibility to drop in on any classes that fit in that week, without signing up too far in advance."

-  Monica Doorenbos - RYT-200  – Germany

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