Shannon LaNier
I inspire audiences to live with greater purpose, strengthen their relationships, and pursue the desires of their hearts through powerful storytelling, humor, and actionable insights.
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Expert In
- Parenting/Family Matters -1 Million+ social media followers on Parenting -Father of 3 (15yrs, 13, 10) -Married 22yrs -Fatherly.com contributor -Host of “Daddy Duty 365” pod
- Business & Entrepreneurship -Black Enterprise Magazine's "Entrepreneur Of the Week" correspondent -Sr. Producer of Nat. syndicated TV show, “Black Enterprise Business Report” -Entrepreneur, “SAL Management Corp.”
- Genealogy & Family Research -6th great grandson of President Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings (enslaved woman) -Co-Author, Random House book “Jefferson’s Children; The Story of One American Family”
- Empowerment & Surviving College -Regular college lecture -Master degree graduate, Kent State University -Previous adjunct professor at Iona University -“Go To Highschool, Go To College” Chair Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Experience
- Fast Company Presenter/Inc Mag.
- National Urban League National Conference (11 National Conventions)
- White House Entrepreneurship Summit
- Smithsonian Museum Symposium
- B&N (Barnes & Noble National conferences)
- Princeton University, UVA, George Mason University, DePaul University, Five College Consortium
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About Shannon LaNier
Shannon LaNier is an Emmy Award-winning, nationally syndicated television personality, inspirational speaker, actor, and bestselling author whose life experiences offer powerful lessons in courage, connection, family, and personal growth.
As the sixth great-grandson of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, Shannon brings a unique perspective to conversations about family, history, unity, and reconciliation. He is the award-winning co-author of Jefferson’s Children: The Story of One American Family and has worked to bring our complex American history and family stories to life.
Beyond the screen, Shannon has built a social media community of more than one million followers through his humorous, relatable family content featuring his wife, Chandra, and their three children, the Little LaNiers. His signature blend of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and real-life lessons helps audiences connect with meaningful messages in ways that are both entertaining and memorable.
Whether speaking about personal courage, parenting, work-life balance, professional growth, or the power of human connection, Shannon inspires audiences to think differently, strengthen their relationships, and pursue the desires of their hearts.
Shannon also co-stars in Tyler Perry’s thriller Duplicity, available on Amazon Prime Video.
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"This was more than motivation — it was transformation. Shannon’s ‘Reach. Commit. Climb.’ framework gave our leaders a clear roadmap to face challenges with courage and confidence. He made us laugh, reflect, and believe that we can achieve more — both at work and in life."
"Shannon didn’t just speak to our team — he connected with us on a level I’ve rarely seen from a keynote speaker. His stories were raw, real, and full of heart. People left not only inspired, but ready to take action. Days later, my inbox was still full of coworkers sharing the steps they were taking because of his message."