Crossing The Alameda - featuring Shannon Riordan

Join Kari Morin, Mike Kline, Charles Michelet and David Zemke as we explore Shannon Riordan's extraordinary journey from Santa Clara to Paris, San Francisco, and beyond. Discover how her diverse experiences in branding, art, and entrepreneurship shape her current project, Brand Story Machine. This episode offers insights into building a creative, intentional life and the power of deep connections.https://www.brandstorymachine.com/https://www.scu.edu/cioccacenter/bronco-ventures/bronco-venture-accelerator/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Crossing the Alameda Podcast03:13 Shannon Reardon's Journey at Santa Clara05:54 Memorable Experiences and Friendships08:46 Reflections on College Majors and Career Paths11:46 The Art of Maintaining Friendships14:26 Career Transitions and Life Choices17:28 The Paris Experience and Its Impact20:16 Brand Story Machine: Bridging Gaps in Branding23:02 Innovative Approaches to Branding Workshops26:26 The Gift of Community and Resources29:28 Accelerator Program Insights30:32 Defining Success and Intentionality34:41 Fast and Five: Quickfire Questions41:32 Advice to My Younger Self