Name: Shannon Tolbert
Age: 47 (but I look 35)
Title: Owner and franchisee of Modern Acupuncture Mesa and Modern Acupuncture Gilbert (ETA August 2018)
Married/Single: Married a wonderful 6”2 teddy bear for 17 years (July 4)
Kids: 0 biologically and 2 on loan from my husband
City you live in: Gilbert, AZ
A typical day in my life includes…
does not exist but I make it a priority to spend 3-4 days at the Modern Acupuncture clinic.
I was born…
in the often-misunderstood city of Detroit.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
are the winters.
I’m listening to…
the Universe and to God…they are quiet but always speaking.
My family…
is spread across the USA…helps us get along better.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Whitney Houston.
One thing I cannot live without…
gummi bears from Sprouts.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a television newscaster and then I learned how much money they made after college and switched to business.
I’m inspired by…
humility.
The one person who motivates me is…
my husband, he makes me want to be a better human being.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
HATE to LOVE…all other things would follow.
The perfect day would be…
a day on the beach with no technology.
My first job was…
a paper route. I did the job on my bike.
My favorite escape…
again, the beach.
My life…
has been a mobile rollercoaster. I have lived in six different states, two different countries and worked for five different Fortune 500 companies. I love that my experience has equipped me for exactly what I am doing today.
I’m currently working on…
opening my second Modern Acupuncture clinic in San Tan Village located in Gilbert, AZ.
Always…
be kind.
Never…
say never.
Favorite Quote…
“No weapon formed against me shall prosper”.
Biggest Dream…
to be an entrepreneur.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
wasting time, people who are perpetually late.
