Meet Shannon Gillette
Shannon Gillette is the founder of the Awaken Summit, a nationally recognized real estate leader, and a bold voice for faith in the industry. She leads one of the top real estate teams in Arizona, consistently selling hundreds of homes each year, and is widely respected for her innovative leadership and industry influence.
Shannon is especially known for her use of cinematic video, powerful personal branding, and authentic connection on Instagram, where she has built a loyal and engaged audience. Her creativity and storytelling have set her apart, leading to features on HGTV and the Travel Channel, as well as appearances on some of the industry’s largest stages and most influential podcasts.
Unapologetic about her love for Jesus, Shannon felt a stirring in her heart during her years of success, a calling toward something more. Though education and opportunity were abundant, there was a lack of space for believers to grow spiritually while learning how to align their business, leadership, and daily lives with biblical principles.
What began as a simple Instagram reel to test the idea quickly went viral, reaching nearly 100,000 people and generating thousands of responses from professionals longing for authentic, faith-centered community. From that moment, The Awaken Summit was born.
Alongside her husband David, Shannon co-founded the nonprofit Purpose Movement, which provides meaningful, joy-filled experiences for children living in foster care group homes.
As a keynote speaker, Shannon delivers a compelling, faith-forward message that challenges leaders to stop compartmentalizing their faith, lead with courage, and build lives and businesses that honor God while creating lasting impact.
