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About Shea Darian

Shea Darian is an inspired speaker and workshop leader who has presented keynote talks and workshops throughout the United States. Shea encourages parents, grandparents and caregivers to transform our often busy, chaotic 21st century lives with a greater sense of balance and peace. She offers practical and inspirational tools to build healthy, joyful family relationships.

In addition to her new title, Living Passages for the Whole Family: Celebrating Rites of Passage from Birth to Adulthood (2008), Shea is the author of Seven Times the Sun: Guiding Your Child through the Rhythms of the Day, Sanctuaries of Childhood: Nurturing a Child’s Spiritual Life, and Grandpa’s Garden, a children’s picture book.

Shea also recorded the Celtic Quest CD with Mary Thienes Schunemann and Amy Chevalier as the women's ensemble, Avalon a cappella.

Photo by Rebecca Danica Photography

Shea received a BA in Speech and Theater from Iowa State University, a Masters of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary, and is certified as a multi-faith spiritual director. She has served as a youth minister, minister through the arts, minister of worship, and Waldorf school administrator. Shea is a sacred arts enthusiast, particularly in the area of sacred drama. With her life partner, Andrew, and their grown children, Morgan and Willa, Shea is also an inspired homemaker; she considers her family to be her most sacred earthly sanctuary.