Hi,

I'm Shannon Avery Briggs

Founder of 

LUMINOUS CONNECTIONS

I am Shannon Avery Briggs, writer, speaker, and Certified Transformational Resilience Coach. My work is rooted in helping people rise from life’s hardest seasons with clarity, strength, and purpose.

Raised in a small town where I often felt invisible, I made a choice early on: my circumstances would not define me. That decision became the spark that ignited a lifelong pursuit of healing, empowerment, and freedom.

In 2016, after receiving a life-changing cancer diagnosis, I began a deep journey of reclaiming my health and identity. With the unwavering support of my husband John, I turned to holistic healing and emotional recovery. This season became the birthplace of what I now call the “Secret Garden” — a collection of strategies, mindsets, and emotional tools that changed my life from the inside out.

My path led me to become a Certified Transformational Resilience Coach, HeartMath Mentor, and founder of Luminous Connections. I left a 25-year corporate career to help others shed shame, reconnect with their core truth, and rise in their full aliveness.

Today, I live in North Carolina with John and our beloved dogs. I coach individuals, especially those rebuilding after trauma, loss, or control, to find their own Secret Garden — that inner place of wisdom, joy, and healing.

If you’re ready to feel alive again, I’m here to walk beside you. Let’s unlock what’s been waiting for you all along.

🌱 Secret: Most people think healing is about fixing what’s broken. But often, it’s about finally seeing what’s always been whole.

Hi,

I'm John Briggs

Cofounder with 

LUMINOUS CONNECTIONS

I am John Briggs, a Certified Transformational Resilience Coach, speaker, and recovery mentor. My path, like many of yours, has been marked by challenges, transformation, and moments of profound growth. As someone who has overcome addiction, I know the struggles, the highs and lows, and the redemption that comes from rebuilding one’s life. It’s this journey, combined with science-based, proprietary coaching techniques, that has shaped my mission to help others.

After three decades of professional experience in industries ranging from logistics to transit, I discovered my true purpose: supporting others on their recovery journey. I’m here not just to guide you toward sobriety, but to help you unlock your full potential, achieve balance, and find growth in every area of life.

My coaching approach blends transformative tools with a personalized understanding of recovery, providing both the strategies and the empathy needed for those navigating this path. For me, words like “personal development,” “growth,” and “community” are the foundation of my philosophy and the pillars of a life rebuilt with purpose. Together, we can transcend past struggles, harness the present, and shape a future filled with fulfillment.

Outside of coaching, I find joy in the simple moments: spending time with my family, connecting with nature, journaling, and laughing. Humor is one of life’s greatest healers, and I believe deeply in its power to bring light and healing.

If you’re ready to embark on your own personal development journey, I’m here to light the way. Let’s work together to unlock your maximum potential and move forward with resilience and purpose.