In this episode of Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, international speaker and emotional intelligence expert Christopher Salem shares his deeply personal journey from feeling invisible, struggling with addiction, and searching for validation, to reclaiming his voice and living authentically. Christopher opens up about the pivotal moments that transformed his life, including reconnecting with himself after years of seeking approval from others.

He shares powerful insights on how to heal self-worth, find your voice from the inside out, and create a sense of belonging in your life and career. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, silenced, or unsure of where you fit in, this episode offers guidance, inspiration, and actionable wisdom to start showing up unapologetically as your true self.

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In this powerful episode of Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, Dr. Shannon sits down with human behavior strategist Stephen De Sede to uncover what truly drives human behavior. Stephen explains why humans are still “herd animals,” how our brains haven’t changed in 40,000 years, and why community and connection shape everything we do. He shares his personal journey—from deep loss to creating Human X AI, an innovative framework that blends emotional intelligence, human patterns, and the emerging reality of AI as a coexistent partner.

Together, they dive into cultural conditioning, the psychology of doubt, and why understanding yourself is the first step to reaching beyond who you think you are. If you’ve ever wondered why people do what they do—or how AI is shifting the future of human behavior—this episode will open your eyes.

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Shannon sits down with Marcus “MD” Davis—once a Wall Street trader, now a man driven by purpose, impact, and faith. MD shares how he went from chasing money to becoming a true “mailbox man,” blessing people in silence and transforming lives through simple acts of kindness. He opens up about why impact matters more than income, the importance of loving yourself, raising a gifted child, finding your calling, and surrounding yourself with the right people. This is a deeply human, spiritual, and inspiring conversation about identity, service, and becoming who you were meant to be.

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