November 7, 2011 - Shawne Duperon "Exquisite Networking"
Six-time Emmy winner Shawne Duperon says that after four seconds of meeting you, she'll know the challenges you'll face when networking, presenting or being interviewed by media! Shawne is an expert speaker sought by entrepreneurs, medical and media professionals and top corporations wanting to better understand how communication shapes our national discourse. On this edition of Welcome to Blissville, you'll also hear how Teri Williams became known as The Bliss Lady!
Shawne Duperon has worked almost 20 years in television, including at ABC, NBC, PBS and other networks and affiliates. Her documentaries - such as the PBS program on Federal Judge 
Damon J. Keith, a civil rights legend - have garnered dozens of awards. She is now working on a documentary on humanity's capacity to love and forgive, with a focus on two families profoundly impacted by drinking and driving.
Shawne has interviewed hundreds of celebrities including General Colin Powell, Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby and Yo-Yo Ma. She has been featured in newspapers such as The Washington Post and The Chicago Tribune. She has traveled the globe for the likes of World Business Review and The Science Museum of London.
Shawne is a member of the National Speakers Association. Her awards include being named "Innovator of the Year" for 2005, and one of the top 10 women-owned businesses in Michigan by The National Association of Women Business Owners in 2008.
About Teri Williams:
Teri Williams, A.K.A. The Bliss Lady, has been living her bliss since they day she was born. Like YOU, she's had her share of ups and downs, she's simply found a way to turn those moments around and find the spark to keep her connected to her own joy. Her first passion is her family. She is wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and includes her friends as part of that circle.
Her work includes: Author, Publisher, Radio Co-Host, TV Producer, Ordained Minister, Energy Healer, Small Business Owner, Blogger, Connector and Thought Motivator. She shares her passion by empowering others to live the life of their dreams. Teri believes that what we are and what we do begins with love, self love. "We cannot fully love anyone or anything if we don't love ourselves first." Her books, The Blisstory Journal, The Sisstory Journal, and co-authored book, Girlavanting, The Girls Guide to Balance, Bliss and Fun!" are all celebrations of life, with engaging, entertaining and sometimes enlightening questions, actions and activities to revel in.
As a humanitarian, Teri is dedicated to serving humanity through charitable efforts whenever she can. She is especially drawn to charities that help those in unsavory or unsafe circumstances, overcome their harmful conditions or surroundings, through empowerment and enrichment programs in education, self-care and more.
For over 20 years Teri has followed the teachings of many masters and inspiring leaders, including Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, Mother Teresa and The Dalai Lama. She adds that Oprah and Steven Covey have had a tremendous impact on her life. Oprah gives us all hope that we can "become anything" and Steven Covey teaches with an abundance mindset, "There are enough resources and success to share with everyone!"
Today Teri is following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh through the Detroit Lotus Sanga and is pursuing a course in Intuitive Empowerment and Shamanic Wisdom with Lori Lipten. "Through meditation and mindfulness each and every one of us can connect with our own inner peace, creating an environment of compassion, acceptance, abundance, love - bliss."
Tune in to Empower Radio as Teri Welcomes YOU to Blissville by sharing resources, stories and people on the road to bliss! Her high energy and upbeat personality are contagious; catch it today!
Connect with Teri....
Bliss Network Facebook Fan Page
Girlavanting Facebook Fan Page
