Shannon Price shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Shannon, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
So many people are secretly suffering from mental illness because they’re afraid of being judged. They’re scared their struggles will be seen as weakness, or that others will treat them differently. So they smile, they keep quiet, and they carry the weight alone. But the truth is, mental health is just as real and important as physical health—and no one should feel ashamed for needing support. We need to create a world where asking for help is seen as strength, not something to hide.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Shannon Price, a real estate agent with Stone Gable Real Estate in Colorado Springs. What sets me apart is that I don’t just focus on buying or selling homes—I focus on clients. I believe real estate is about building trust, understanding their unique needs, and guiding them through one of life’s biggest decisions with honesty and care. For me, it’s all about the people, not just the transaction.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
The people who taught me the most about work are my parents. My dad was a commercial real estate appraiser, and my mom was a nurse practitioner. Both of them served in the Army and are proud Vietnam veterans. Their dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving others—both in their careers and in the military—instilled in me a deep respect for hard work, integrity, and doing things the right way. They didn’t just tell me what work ethic was—they lived it every single day.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life was losing my sister to suicide when she was 22 and I was 21. That kind of loss changes you forever. It’s a pain that doesn’t just fade—it reshapes how you see the world, relationships, and yourself.
Therapy has played a major role in my healing. It gave me the space to process the grief, the guilt, the confusion, and everything in between. One of the biggest steps in that journey was learning to give my sister grace—to understand that she was in pain, even if I couldn’t see it at the time.
Talking about her and honoring her memory has also been part of my healing. I refuse to let her story end in silence. Keeping her memory alive allows me to heal a little more every time I speak her name.
Grief never truly ends, but with support, reflection, and love, I’ve learned how to carry it with strength and compassion.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would tell you that I care deeply about mental health and advocating for those living with mental illness. It’s something I’m incredibly passionate about—breaking the stigma, encouraging honest conversations, and reminding people they’re not alone. They’d also say that being a mom is the most important part of my life. It’s my greatest joy, my strongest purpose, and the role that grounds everything I do.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m hiking in the mountains, completely surrounded by nature. There’s something about the stillness of the trees, the sound of the wind, and the wide-open sky that quiets everything inside me. It’s where I can breathe deeply, let go of the noise, and just be. Nature has a way of grounding me and reminding me what truly matters.
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Conan Hutchison
