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Shardia O’Connor

Senior Level Executive Contributor

Cultural Consultant

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Shardia O’Connor

Cultural Consultant

Shardia O’Connor is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and a cultural strategist whose work interrogates the psychological, cultural, and systemic forces shaping modern leadership and human resilience. Drawing on extensive experience across healthcare, education, community development, and executive strategy, her writing moves beyond surface narratives to examine responsibility, power, identity, and long-term societal outcomes.

Her work is recognised for its intellectual clarity and depth, blending lived experience with academic and strategic insight to challenge performative discourse around wellbeing, inclusion, and success. Rather than offering comfort narratives, Shardia’s writing invites readers into critical self-reflection, accountability, and conscious leadership.

An award-winning columnist and trusted voice in cultural analysis, Shardia writes for leaders, professionals, and organisations seeking substance over symbolism, and transformation rooted in truth rather than trend.

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Mindset

Navigating the Bitter Beneath and How Empaths Can Protect Their Gifts From Manipulation

In a world that often celebrates innovation, creativity, and empathy, it is easy to assume these qualities are universally valued. Many of us who lead with heart and vision naturally become magnets for...

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Technology

The True Problem With AI Lies in Human Choices, Not the Technology Itself

Artificial Intelligence (AI) often sparks fear: job losses, privacy breaches, and unfair decisions dominate headlines. Yet, the real problem behind AI lies not within the technology itself but in how humans build...

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Mindset

How Cognitive Dissonance, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, and Woke Culture Fuel Psychological Warfare

We are not just living through a culture war. This is a full-blown psychological coup, a war for your mind. At its core is cognitive dissonance: the uncomfortable clash you feel when your...

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Health & Wellness

Breaking the Silence and The Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Men

Men's mental health is facing a global emergency, driven by societal stigma, economic stress, and limited engagement with support services. Although mental illness affects people of all genders...

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Exclusive interviews

The Art of Storytelling: How Shades of Reality Inspires Change – Interview with Shardia O’Connor

Shardia O'Connor is an expert in her field of mental well-being. Her passion for creative expression was influenced by her early childhood.

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Lifestyle

Thawadar Boutique – A Celebration of Heart and Heritage

Thawadar Boutique transcends mere fashion; it embodies a transformative journey fuelled by a passion for elegance and artistry.

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Shardia O’Connor

Cultural Consultant

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Shardia O’Connor

Cultural Consultant

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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