(Shareal Starr)

Starr, Founder and owner of ''The Empowerment Soiree," also owns Arise Counseling Center. She is the illustrious Podcast Host of the show “The Coffee in Your Cup” and resides in Houston, Texas. She is a motivational speaker, Social Media Personality, Book author,  Counselor, Pastor, inspirational singer, and activist for human rights. Shannon (Shareal Starr) Palmer is married and a mother of four affluent kids. Her legacy began in Dallas, Texas.  Shannon graduated from David W. Carter High School, later studying at East Field College and Springfield College for counseling. She also is a licensed minister of the gospel.

 

In addition to her educational achievements, she received a Substance Abuse and Mental Health license, utilized daily to help many experiences change for themselves and their families. She has extensive working experience with adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues and aids families in balancing difficulties where there are problems. She also specializes in working with Juveniles and Adults in the T.D.C.J., the Texas Department of Justice. This includes working with Drug Courts for the State of Texas, Health and Human Services, and local school systems. She has experience treating adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. 

 

She studied music while raising a family to inspire the world through song.  Her passion for music came in her teen years. She spent time in Spanish Town, Jamaica, where she developed a heart and passion for Jamaican culture. Her ability to sing various genres of music is phenomenal. That style variation includes Jazz, Gospel, Afro beats, and many other styles of music, but her passion is to sing and write eccentric reggae music. She said,” Reggae music flows naturally.” She has performed with many famous reggae artists such as Bennie Man, Spragger Benz, Tifa, Barrington Levy, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffith, Shaggy, Etana, Capleton, Tanya Stevenson, Chaka Demas & Pliers, and many more.

 

Shannon is a driven entrepreneur starting a business seven years ago, helping persons with drug and alcohol addiction and helping many with domestic violence and parenting skills problems. She works with the state helping clients, communities, and families. In her field of expertise, she must work with Probation and Child Protective Services officers, Judges, and Attorneys. 

 

She is also a licensed minister to preach the gospel. She believes that everything she does and every gift she has should be used for God's glory and that we as believers should use all our gifts to help others in and outside of the church well. She believes God has given us the power to take over the world's systems to bring wealth to the believer, bring people to God, and be the light in this dark world.

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Overall, she desires to see people happy and love helping many fulfill what seems like impossibilities despite past failures and mistakes.