‘He always, no matter where I was, or no matter where he was, because I didn’t actually live with him for a lot of my life because my mum had separated from him… but he always, always reminded me of who I am. And ‘I am’ are as you would know are two of the most powerful words in the entire world. And he always let me know who I was, and who I was, was me… authentically and beautifully me, and that I had gifts and talents that only I uniquely possessed in this world and could share with the world. And no matter where I was in the world, he would always write me a letter and say just remember who you are, that you have the gift of being you. And just being you is enough.’ ~ Dr Shari Hall
Born in 1960s America to a Caucasian mother and an African American father, Dr. Shari Hall is a brilliant fusion of science, art, and soul. A highly accomplished cardiothoracic anesthetist, she is also a gifted playwright and performer. In this inspiring interview, we explore Shari’s incredible journey—one of resilience, passion, and authenticity. Her uplifting spirit encourages us all to embrace our true selves and dive deeper into the essence of what it truly means to say, “I am…”
Dr. Shari Hall is a woman dedicated to empowering others through her multifaceted career and life experiences. She is the co-owner and Managing Editor of Matters Magazine, the premier business publication on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, where she curates inspiring and thought-provoking content for the business community.
A retired Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist, educated at Yale University and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Hall has practised internationally in the USA and Australia. She has participated in medical mission trips to Guatemala, worked in remote communities in Far North QLD, and worked as a civilian contractor for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD USA caring for wounded warriors and their families. She continues to shape the future of healthcare as a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at GriNith University School of Medicine and Dentistry teaching Communication Skills to first and second year medical students.
Her medical background is complemented by her artistic endeavours as a professional actor and musical theatre performer, with appearances in the TV series Joe vs. Carole and The Rock, the film Seriously Red, and the Australian tour of Menopause – The Musical.
Shari’s creative pursuits extend to music, with four original albums—Perfect Love, Faith, Three, and Hope – available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal. Her published memoir, Perfect Love – One Woman’s Journey from Flesh to Faith: A Musical Memoir, chronicles her profound journey of personal growth and spiritual transformation through the songs of her first album.
Born in BuNalo, NY USA, she first arrived in Australia in 1998 to work as a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Cairns Base Hospital. Since 2004, the Sunshine Coast has been her home, and she became an Australian citizen in 2021. She is married with three daughters.
As a mother, doctor, educator, entertainer, recording artist, author, speaker, and publisher, Dr. Hall’s life is a testament to resilience, creativity, and servant leadership. Her passion for connecting with people from all walks of life and her dedication to sharing the stories of our shared humanity enable her to inspire others to rise above expectations, discover their higher calling, and create lives of meaningful impact.
Dr Hall is currently working on her second book, Transcendent Encore: How to Rise Above Expectations, Discover Your Higher Calling and Live a Life of Meaningful Impact, to be released later in 2025. To register your interest, scan the QR code or visit www.drsharihall.com
Her definition of self-love is giving yourself permission to love yourself as you love others. It is to lead with love. To do for yourself what you would do for others.
Her favourite quote is from Shari and it is the very first line of her book Perfect Love:
‘I am a child of God. Christ is in me. With Him I am enough. It has taken me more than half a century to be able to say these words out loud with unshakable faith, belief and steadfast conviction, but everything in its right time.’
Links to follow:
WEBSITES
www.drsharihall.com
www.mattersmagazine.com.au
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sharihalllife/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharihallife/
YouTube: YouTube – Shari Hall Music
LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/drsharihall
Best Email:
sharihallinfo@gmail.com (for music, book, speaking/emcee, bookings, etc)
WEBSITE (landing page to register interest for new book “Transcendent Encore” coming in late 2025)
www.drsharihall.com
BOOK
Perfect Love: One Woman’s Journey from Flesh to Faith – A Musical Memoir
https://www.xlibris.com/en-AU/bookstore/bookdetails/811589-perfect-love-one-womans-journey-from-flesh-to-faith
Perfect Love: One Woman’s Journey from Flesh to Faith – A Musical Memoir by Dr Shari Hall
MUSIC (available on ALL streaming platforms):
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/20tJHSxZ8L04zplgfEhgiY?si=N8qLCcSsQpWSL5tv4U7SHA
Quotes:
Yes I have an ability to use both the left and right side of the brain with ease.
We are all parts of the whole.
We all have the capability to have the masculine and feminine energies.
My role as an anaesthetist is to make sure you survive.
We don’t know how to measure or weigh the soul.
We are all incredibly fragile and vulnerable.
I have control and I can make things happen.
Music has been part of my life for a very long time.
My dad always told me to remember who I am.
We all have unique gifts to share with the world.
You have to give yourself permission to love yourself.
Show yourself some compassion and kindness.
How I got to perfect love within me, was through my songs.
Shari listen to your own songs.
Share your story with the world.
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