MEET STEPH
Founder · Full Sun Creative
MEET STEPH
A connector at heart.
A storyteller by nature.
Steph Shannon knows how to read a room—and how to help a room discover something together.
A dynamic speaker, moderator, and host, Steph brings more than two decades of experience in public-facing leadership, media, fundraising, film, and community engagement. She has represented Kansas City on stages, television broadcasts, panels, live events, and in conversations with people from every walk of life.
Her style is polished but never distant, prepared but never scripted, and always grounded in curiosity. She creates the conditions for authentic stories, memorable insights, and real human connection to emerge.
Let’s create something meaningful →THE FULL SUN APPROACH
Prepared enough to be present.
Great moments onstage begin long before the lights come up.
Listen
We start with your audience, your goals, and what you want people to carry home.
Shape
I prepare the arc, questions, timing, and transitions—thoughtfully and collaboratively.
Illuminate
Onstage, I create warmth, momentum, and room for the unexpected moments that matter most.
EXPERIENCE THAT SHOWS
Former Kansas City Film Commissioner · Director of Major Giving · On-camera presenter · Board and community leader
LET’S TALK
Planning something
bright?
Tell me about your event, your audience, and the moment you want to create. I’d love to hear what you’re imagining.
MY STORYA connector at heart. A storyteller by nature.
A dynamic speaker, moderator, and host, Steph brings more than two decades of experience in public-facing leadership, media, fundraising, film, and community engagement. She has represented Kansas City on stages, television broadcasts, panels, live events, and in conversations with people from every walk of life.
Her style is polished but never distant, prepared but never scripted, and always grounded in curiosity. She creates the conditions for authentic stories, memorable insights, and real human connection to emerge.
SERVICESThoughtful preparation. Deep listening. Warmth with purpose. Let’s create something meaningful for your audience.
Speaking
Event Hosting
Panel Moderating
Consulting
“She’s engaging, funny, and has a real gift for bringing out the best in a group.”
Jamie Bosse • Financial Planner, Author, Speaker & Financial Literacy Advocate