Is it any wonder Shawn Puncochar was bullied? She feels sorry for herself just looking at this high school photo of herself – the inspiration for 80s Baby. Historically, Shawn has had a terrible memory. Yet the horror of her teenage years remains seared in her brain. The crazy stuff is 99% accurate.
Mostly cured from the insanity of her New York City upbringing, Shawn, a longtime television executive for HGTV and Travel Channel, has also written and produced for MTV, VH1, Lifetime and TLC. Her career has allowed her the opportunity to tell incredible stories, which meant thousands of hours honing her writing skills.
