Shannon writes about wine, travels, and interior decor for various publications. She recently relocated from Louisiana to Midcoast Maine, where she manages the family property, The Beehive Estate and Cottage, and spends her days at Cellardoor Winery, greeting travelers with a smile and a glass of wine.Shannon retired in February 2021 from a 26 year fire service career in Communications, spearheading various special projects throughout her career. In late 2001, during her time away from emergency services, Shannon began her second career in Mass Media Communications.Shannon Hurst DalPozzal has been quoted in the New York Times, LA Times, and was named to Nielsen's Online Power Moms 50 list (2009). Her website, TravelingMamas.com, won numerous awards in the travel and new media industries. Shannon has given social media and travel blogging presentations to international audiences, local groups, and has worked on projects with global brands.Shannon was featured on Good Morning America and ABC News as a new media success story. Interviews were conducted by Tory Johnson of ABC's Job Club.Specialties: travel industry consultant, online and social media for public service agencies, project planning and private consulting with public and private sector industries.