Shawon Watson
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Shawon Watson: is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Coach, Radio Personality and Founder of an Online Ministry called BWPA. In addition, he has appeared on over 80 different Radio Broadcasts. Mr. Watson has a strong passion for persuading people to find their purpose and giving people the steps to get their dreams started. Mr. Watson also specializes in relationship recovery in helping people rebound from past heartache by showing them how to turn their pain into opportunity.
The Process
When Shawon was a child, he was diagnosed with a Learning Disability and Attention Deficit Disorder. He spent the majority of his school years in resource classes with Special Education teachers; this caused his peers to call him retarded, stupid and slow.
In 2004, he took a leap of faith by leaving his parent’s home and moving to Mississippi with his relatives. While in Mississippi Shawon’s Uncle planted seeds of greatness that literally transformed his life.
In 2011, while working two jobs Shawon’s life took a turn when his girlfriend left him for another guy. The devastation of the breakup helped to position him towards his destiny.
Reaping the Harvest
In 2009, Shawon received his Associates Degree in Human Service. In 2010 he was invited to coach a basketball camp hosted by former professional basketball player John Lucas. In 2011, he founded an online ministry called BWPA- Brotha’s With Positive Attitude, which has grown to over 1500 globally. In April of 2012 he was picked to be a regular guest speaker on a relationship radio show. In December of 2012, he released his book “Kissing Your Heartache Goodbye”. In February of 2013, he was offered a position as a co-host on a Christian radio show. In May of 2013, he was picked to submit an issue in a magazine called “Legacy in the Making”.
Mr. Watson attributes his success to his parents, brother, friends and social media family.