Influential Woman · Entrepreneur, Intuitive Confidence Mentor, Psychic
Sha Blackburn Verry
Entrepreneur, Intuitive Confidence Mentor, Psychic, The LoonWitch
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Her Story
About Sha
Sharon Blackburn Verry, also known professionally as Sha Blackburn, leads a career defined by an unusual blend of technical precision and intuitive insight. For over eighteen years, she has served as a Senior Technical Designer specializing in children's sweaters for a major global retailer, where she oversees the construction, fit, and testing of hundreds of styles each season. Her corporate work demands exacting attention to international safety regulations, cost management, and product quality, and she has spent much of her tenure mentoring newer designers entering the field. This decades-long technical career runs alongside a second, equally longstanding path: since 1997, she has built a reputation as an intuitive confidence mentor and internationally recognized psychic, operating under the names Loon Witch and Coach You Confident. Beyond her formal schooling, which includes pattern-making studies at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a correspondence certificate in fashion merchandising, Sharon considers most of her expertise self-taught through direct experience. She holds certifications spanning Chinese herbology, reflexology, acupressure, shamanic practice, and neuro-linguistic programming, and has earned recognition as a Reiki Master Teacher. Her broadcast presence as a psychic on FM radio since 2006 extended her reach well beyond New England, drawing listeners from as far as Canada, Florida, and Nevada, while her ongoing work as a co-author of three anthology books and frequent public speaking engagements have further established her voice in the metaphysical and holistic wellness space. Sharon's professional life is grounded in community involvement and a philosophy centered on authenticity and possibility. She has spent twenty-two years coordinating the New England region of the Pagan Pride Project and a decade guiding new members within the Spiritual Guidance Network, alongside memberships in organizations such as the American Union of NLP, Boston Businesswomen, the National Association of Professional Women, and the Center for Women in Enterprise. Twice honored as an Inspirational Woman of the Year, she attributes her success to the strong relationships she builds with clients, her easygoing nature, and a guiding belief that releasing expectations opens the door to genuine transformation — a principle she brings equally to the precision of her design work and the compassion of her mentoring practice.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sha
01What do you attribute your success to?
When I think about where I have been throughout my life, knowing the struggles of being a single mom, working through anxiety; I know that my success comes primarily from my default of believing that "Everything is Possible". This has become my mantra over the years, and it is something that I often share with my clients and with my co-workers. People often say they feel inspired and energized when they are around me. Growing up, I didn't always feel that my parents believed in me, and I had to learn how to believe in myself. I always let my clients and co-workers know that I believe in them, whatever their dreams are and however impossible they may feel those dreams are to reach. They know that they have someone who believes in their ability to succeed in whatever they choose to focus their intention on.
I have a relaxed and easy going vibe, and I am always just myself. I have been told often that my readings are "scary accurate". But I also make it a point to offer practical, actionable guidance alongside honesty and integrity. I won't try to upsell you something you don't need. I want you to leave a session with me feeling better, hopeful, and inspired.
I have long term repeat clients, some have been with me throughout my entire journey, from the early days when I made my own business cards with index cards and markers, one at a time! to this very day.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've ever received is to always be true to myself and my values, and to simply always be myself.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
With so many women entering the coaching profession today, my advice is to start small and be patient as your professional relationships develop. Know your value, price yourself fairly, and be mindful of the market before committing to any opportunity. It's perfectly fine to say no — you don't have to take on every client — and it's important to be discerning about which clients and events you accept, without ever putting other people down to make yourself look better.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I see is the impact of social media, where people give away services for free, which can dumb down and devalue the profession. I also see a lot of negative and divisive behavior online, and I believe it's important not to put others down in order to elevate yourself.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Authenticity and integrity matter most to me, both in how I run my business and in my personal life. I believe in myself and in my clients, and I hold honesty and continuous learning close to my heart. I've found that when you release your expectations and go in with an open mind, it opens the door for something truly life-changing.
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