Her work sits at the intersection of strategic thinking, creative execution, and meaningful service—with a focus on building brands and experiences that resonate deeply and endure.

Originally from the Midwest, Shannon moved to Boston for college and lives there with her husband and daughter—her daily inspiration and reminder of what truly matters.

Shannon Pastuszak is a strategic advisor, creative brand builder, and founder of Dreamer Consulting, a boutique firm that helps visionary clients bring bold ideas to life with clarity and impact. With more than two decades in operations, sales, and marketing across broadcast media, public television, and publishing, Shannon works at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and execution. Her consulting spans industries including health and wellness, nonprofits, luxury products, entertainment, and publishing.

Her work is known for blending big-picture vision with hands-on precision. She has led brand launches, campaigns, and operational planning for luxury lines, mission-driven companies, wellness innovators, and bestselling authors. A natural connector and experience architect, she has produced and hosted over 1,000 live events—from galas and cultural panels to wellness retreats and national book tours—each designed to engage audiences and amplify impact.

Shannon is also deeply committed to community work. She founded The Newbury Cup, now in its fifth year, which honors grassroots organizations serving Boston’s most vulnerable, and has been recognized with the Compassion in Action Award and the Women’s Lunch Place Community Award. She is also the Founding Executive Director of YOUthink Retreats, a transformational wellness and creativity series in the US and Ireland, helping adults reconnect with purpose through yoga, equine therapy, meditation, and artistic expression.