About Us
Meet Shon Barnwell
Shon Barnwell served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, shaping organizations on five continents. Her areas of expertise include logistics, project management, on-demand training, and consulting. She served in numerous leadership positions and deployed in support of several operations in Southwest Asia.
During her final tours of duty as a Superintendent, she was responsible for all matters affecting morale, welfare, resiliency, retention, recruitment, and readiness. Shon rose to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant – a rank that reflects only 1% of the enlisted force.
After retiring in 2014, Shon started an event planning company to provide professional and memorable experiences for her clients and their guests. To date, she has planned over 350 successful events, managed a budget of $4M, and delighted more than 36,000 people. Shon currently leverages her travels to 28 countries to provide unique and premier hospitality experiences.
In 2020, Shon launched a publishing company and released her first book, “Leadership Is About Behavior, Not Titles.” She conducts impactful workshops on Leadership and Professional Development to help organizations develop high-performing and resilient team members. Shon has served on several Boards and she also mentors emerging leaders, fellow Veteran entrepreneurs, and their families.
Shon holds a Masters in Business Administration and holds several certifications in team building, training, and hospitality. She resides in South Carolina, with her husband of 34 years, retired Master Sergeant Andre Barnwell, United States Air Force. They have a lovely daughter, Aliyah.
~Bwell~
Professional affiliations
- Women Veterans Interactive Foundation (WVIF) Legacy Member
- South Carolina Association for Talent Development (ATD SC) Member
- Women Veterans Alliance (WVA) Lifetime Member
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) Member
- UConn Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) Alumni
- Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Alumni
- Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society Member
- Leadership Robins Region (LRR) Alumni
- Robins Chiefs Group Lifetime Member
- Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA), Chapter 404 Member
- Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce
Professional Recognition
- 2023 Nominated, Dept of Veteran Affairs Center for Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Making A Difference” Award
- 2022 Melissa Washington Small Business Award (SBA) Finalist
- 2019 Recipient, Daymond John Entrepreneurship Training Program Scholarship
- 2018 Finalist, Minority Business Enterprise of the Year, NaVOBA
- 2018 Semi-Finalist, VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge 2.0, IVMF
- 2017 Recipient, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Foundation Grant
- 2017 Semi-Finalist, VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge, IVMF
- 2016 Recipient, Laurie Paternoster Husky Spirit Award, UConn School of Business
- 2016 Recipient, Sandler Sales Training Grant, IVMF
- 2015 Recipient, Dr. Dan Callahan Outstanding Leadership Award, Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 2011 Recipient, Headquarters USAFE/A1 Lance P. Sijan United States Air Force Leadership Award
What Makes Us Different
Our trusted network of over 40 MVPs – Most Valuable Partners – with 475+ years of expertise help us bring your event to life.
Your Event, your way
We’re here to make your events easy and enjoyable, whether it’s a conference or a corporate gathering. From finding the perfect venue and planning menus to arranging audio-visuals and entertainment, we handle all the details so you can focus on your message and your guests. Planning a reunion, party, or reception? We take care of everything from start to finish, so you can relax and truly enjoy the celebration. If you’re hosting a fundraising event, we prioritize transparency and accountability, managing every step from venue choice to the final bill. And for group travel—whether it’s a cruise, resort stay, or tour—we provide dedicated support from beginning to end, making the planning process smooth and stress-free.
