Shalon Logan, a South Carolina native, mother of one son, X’avier, is known for turning tragedy into triumph. Her resilience and life experience have taught her how to reframe her thoughts and to press forward with a positive outlook. She is the daughter of Samuel (Ethel) Logan and Xanthine (Shannon) Gilliard. Her parents and grandparents created a solid foundation based on faith, education, and career. They challenged her to read, study, and excel to become knowledgeable. As a seeker of knowledge, a true believer, and a lover of travel, she enjoys reading, writing and research. Her desire to learn motivated her to complete her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and her MBA in Human Resources.
After spending time building her career in corporate America, Shalon decided to pursue her doctorate degree. Shalon holds certifications in several areas, many of which she completed out of her sincere desire to learn. Some of the certifications that she holds are part of her passions. A few of her certifications are Leadership in Employee Relations and Engagement, Master Life Coach, Professional Life Coach, Life Purpose Coach, and a certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She also went a step further and became a certified Life Purpose Workshop Facilitator, which allows her to pursue her passion by inspiring individuals to find their purpose. These certifications not only align with her passions but her true desire to empower others. Shalon has certifications in several other areas as well.
Her faith, her passion for motivating others, her life experiences, and her desire to see others grow, led her to write two books. The first being a journal titled, My Bible Study Buddy, published in 2024, and her second being Joy Is a Promise released in January 2025. Over the past few years, she became ill, went through many life changes, and faced a near death experience with her son. This changed her desired path and forced her to find a way to stay positive amid the storms of life.
Shalon’s desire was to rise above it all and to grow from each experience. She uses that same mentality in the community as she works tirelessly to let others know that their circumstances are temporary, and they too can rise above it all. Shalon understands just how quickly life can shift, and how important it is to keep your thoughts aligned with your desired outcome. Her unwavering faith has given her a unique ability to face adversity, and unexpected experiences without being in despair. Her motto is, “A challenge is the foundation for learning something new”. Shalon has dedicated her time and effort to bridging the gap between communities, empowering women, and inspiring youth. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she is afforded the unique opportunity to work in the community in several different capacities. She truly has her heart in her work and gives her full self to everything she commits to.
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