SPEAKER/ AUTHOR/ TALK SHOW GUEST EXPERT (WELLNESS & PERSONAL STYLE): It's not just about "The Bling" with SheDiddy. Shawn's goal is to help women
feel great inside and out. Shawn held the title of Miss Iowa USA and represented
her state in the 1997 Miss USA Pageant on CBS television. She is now
a certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant & Personal Trainer through
the American Council on Exercise. Diddy developed a program called SENSE
(Scheduling, Education, Nutrition and Self Esteem). She's been a keynote
speaker in regard to style and self-esteem since 1993 for various companies
and women's organizations and is currently writing a book related to these important
topics. Shawn continues to host health and fitness programs and also
works as a national health reporter for Chicago-based ENN-TV (Event News Network). Her list of interviews on the subject of health and
wellness is comprised of renowned physicians, experts and celebrities including
CNN's Larry King and ABC's Sam Donnelson. Her quick-witted yet intelligent
style has earned her numerous kudos and award nominations, culminating in a
Bronze Telly and Communicator Award in 2006. Shawn holds a Master's Degree
in Mass Communications and is a contributor for newspapers, magazines and websites.
She also works as a media trainer. ACTRESS: STAGE, TELEVISION AND FILM: A media celebrity in her own right, Shawn has worked in many facets of the industry. Raised in Iowa, Shawn later moved to the east coast where she joined the cast of various television programs including America's Most Wanted, HBO's "The Wire", NBC's "The West Wing" and HGTV's "A Holiday Haven". Shawn Diddy is a multi-faceted performer and has held many stage and musical theatre roles including Guenevere in Camelot with the Pasadena Theater Company. Her work also includes industrial videos, CD-ROMs and voice overs. She is a champion of women in the film industry and served on the board of Women In Film and Video of Maryland for 3 years. She worked with renowned film director Agznesia Holland in HBO's Shot Through the Heart and with actress Sissy Spacek in Tuck Everlasting. Shawn also starred in a feature length children's film called "Paws and Claws: Operation Rescue". She has appeared in numerous commercials including: CarMax, Whirlpool, Chevy and McDonalds. VOCALIST/ EVENT EMCEE: In other ventures, Diddy traveled internationally to Japan as a media representative and vocalist. She also recorded a country music CD in Nashville, TN. Shawn has performed for numerous events and (as a race fan) she especially enjoyed singing the national anthem on ESPN-TV for the Sprint Car National races. She was also honored with Northeast Iowa's Community Service Award. She continues to dedicate time to her favorite charities and often serves as an event MC and vocalist. Shawn was on the national cast of the Variety Club Telethon in Iowa and was later honored to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2008 Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA Pageants. INFOMERCIAL HOST/ DIRECT RESPONSE EXPERT: After she was a regular guest on QVC, Scripps Networks and Emeril Lagasse caught Shawn's talent as a television shopping expert and tapped her to host the first nationally presented cross marketing program joining The Food Network and Shop at Home for "From Emeril's Kitchen." Shawn co-hosted more than 100 episodes and broke records of new customers, viewership and sales. She also co-hosted "Carol Duval's Let's Get Crafting," uniting DIY, the Do It Yourself Network, with Shop at Home viewers. Celebrities including Florence Henderson, Naomi Judd and General Hospital's Jacqueline Zieman joined Shawn in other programs. Following her tenure at Shop at Home, Shawn was a host on Jewelry Television. She has offered a variety of products in over 2,600 hours of programming as a national television shopping host. Her merchandise sales total over 20 Million dollars. Shawn has also been an award winning salesperson in the retail worlds of shoes and automobiles. WORKING MOM: Shawn Diddy's biggest joy is spending time with her daughter Merrill. She is co-founder of www.sanemom.com a website offering time saving tips and products to today's "parent on the go". BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE^ |
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