Shannan Paul
Cultural Curiosity
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Speaker, Comedian, Cultural Curiosity Expert & Award-Winning Emcee
Shannan Paul is a comedic communicator and storytelling expert who helps audiences navigate cultural complexity with curiosity, humor, and authenticity. She teaches teams how to approach sensitive topics with openness rather than fear, and how to thrive through change. As an emcee, auctioneer, and voice-over artist, Shannan is known for “content weaving”—the skill of connecting ideas, people, and emotions seamlessly across any event.
Emcee, Auctioneer & Content Weaver
Shannan’s emcee work is unmatched because she blends comedy, presence, and storytelling with strategic pacing.
She excels in:
Audience energy management
Seamless transitions
Real-time storytelling
Keeping events on time and unforgettable
Ability to serve as a certified benefit auctioneer for galas and fundraising
Create professionally recorded voice overs for events to use seamlessly with their AV teams
Comedy Through the Chaos - Navigating Change & Complex Situations
Shannan helps organizations embrace change with resilience and levity.
Audiences learn:
How to stay emotionally grounded
How humor improves adaptability
Tools for navigating complexity
How to remain human through change
Cultural Curiosity For the Well Meaning Professional — A Fresh Framework for Modern Conversations
Rather than solely leaning in to inclusivity and DEI language, Shannan uses humor, storytelling, and curiosity to build connection.
Teams learn:
How to replace judgment with curiosity
How to ask better questions
How to discuss sensitive topics safely
Why humor creates psychological ease
Topic Pillars:
1) Cultural Curiosity
2) Humor + Change Navigation
3) Event Experience / Content Weaving / Emcee Skills
Keynote Topics
Cultural Curiosity for the Well-Meaning Professional
Standing in Your Spotlight: Elevating Leaders to Unlock Their Next Level Through Authenticity
Comedy Through The Chaos: Lessons Learned Through Laughter
Area of Expertise
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Company Culture & Inclusivity
Teamwork & Communication
Managing Change
Women's Events
Emcee
Auctioneer
FAQs:
Q: What is Cultural Curiosity? A: A curiosity-driven approach to cultural conversations that uses humor and connection instead of judgment or fear.
Q: What makes Shannan a unique emcee? A: Her ability to weave content, humor, tone, and transitions into an emotionally cohesive experience. Additionally, her ability to serve in multiple added value benefits with voice over recordings and certified benefit auctioneer services
Q: How does humor help teams navigate change? A: Humor reduces emotional intensity, increases psychological safety, and helps people process complexity more openly.
>> Career Highlights
Past Presentations at:
-Ridgewater College
-North Dakota State University
-MN Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals
-Windom Chamber of Commerce
-Hegg Memorial Health Center
-MN Society of CPA's
-St. Cloud State University
-South Dakota State University
>> Testimonials
"I would personally like to share that it was amazing. She is a very engaging speaker, she's funny and draws you in and she meets the audience on their level. We just closed our conference survey this morning, and I am excited to share with you that Miss Shannan received the highest rating out of all of our sessions!"
-Programs and Conferences, ACCE
"There is no one more versatile, charming, and genuinely funny in Minnesota, and no matter where you see her, it’s guaranteed to be a great”
-City Pages Magazine
>> Basic Set-Up Needs
>> Sample Introduction
>> Pricing Information
Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions.
