Sherna Alexander Benjanjamin starts a dialogue on responsibility.

RE... is our daily dose of Reflective Inspiration! We have all had days when we feel like our world is crumbling. During such days I chose to Pause, take a breath, and rebalance. What about you? While on this journey called life, there are days when I need to pause, take a breath, and rebalance. Those are my most challenging days when I feel as though almost everything is caving in, nothing is going the way it should, and my emotions begin the process of running wild. Pausing enables me to be reflective and quiet my inner voices while shutting out the external noise. Taking a breath supports my slowing down to identify the experiences, connections, and work that is not loving to me nor mutually beneficial. Rebalancing helps me adjust the sails of my life and make transformative shifts to create purposes to live a fulfilled and abundant life of value for myself and others. I pause, take a breath, and rebalance without self-judgment, anxiety, fear of shame, or intimidation because these are my most productive moments. Because there is a power in pausing that propels me upward.

In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin discusses some of the effects of fatalistic thinking, drawing on her experience. She defines fatalistic "as any period in a person’s life where fatalistic thinking guides their behaviors and shapes their life experiences to the point where an individual lives in fear. Believes that regardless of what they do, fatality will mar their life. So they live each day waiting to experience some type of fatality, setback, challenge, or adversity." Contributing to what Alexander Benjamin calls 'Prospective Crisis Mode' (PCM) and living life in a 'shoe drop mode' (SDM). She shares tips one can incorporate into their life patterns to support personal growth and development toward wholeness.   Connect with Alexander Benjamin on: Facebook | Instagram | email: unfrilled@gmail.com

The dynamics of violence continue to keep persons who experience violence in challenging, complex situations. Simultaneously those who perpetrate violence use interpersonal relationships to diminish the credibility of victims when they break their silence. In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin highlights some pertinent points using the lens of a thriving survivor for persons who develop responses to violence.

We live in a world with a rapid pace of change that is technology-driven. And many are being left behind. This venting Friday on UNFRILLED TALK, host Sherna Alexander Benjamin talks about different areas of change. Remember, UNFRILLED TALK is Unscripted Talk.

When life comes against you like a thunderbolt, what do you do? In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin shares a few steps on ways to regulate your emotions to make informed and healthy decisions when you face the challenges of life.

I put this piece together in less than two hours to share my thoughts on ways people of color are seen as otherwise.

Leaving a relationship where acts of violence have been integrated into the daily life of the relationship is not an easy task. On the contrary, it's one of a person's hardest decisions. Because the layers of these decisions are many. Life, death, fear, emotional bonding, lack of sustainable resources, support systems, education, and more form pillars for this decision. Join us as we discuss the decision to leave. This week Sherna Alexander Benjamin and Elizabeth Francis discus the issue of leaving violent relationships this week here on #UnFrilled with the topic "So You Want to Leave."  #ShernaAlexanderBenjamin #UnFrilled #ElizabethFrancis #ConversationsForChange #AntiViolence #Relationships #Trinidad #Tobago #USA #Caribbean #FanilyViolence #HumanRights #Love #Emotion

For victims of violence navigating beyond the environments of violence can be challenging. Engaging with social services and legal systems can be challenging and intimidating. Navigating ones internal disorientation can be challenging compounded by systems, cultural and social norms that act as barriers to advancing.For victims its not as easy to leave as many believe. When victims do leave its not as easy as many believe to receive immediate and medium-term support. When victims reach out for support to leave its not as easy as many believe. Sherna Alexander Benjamin, Masudah Muhammad, and Elizabeth Francis discuss navigating life after abuse for its not as easy as many believe. Standing in your Truth: Navigating Life after Abuse.

Understanding the dynamics of violence will guide our conversations, actions, and interventions about interpersonal, family, and organizational violence. We need to have conversations about family violence with each other and within our homes and communities. It is always easy to say, "there is nothing I can do" It is always easy to identify someone to blame when violent incidents occur. It is always easy to remove ourselves. Interpersonal, family, and organizational violence directly or indirectly affects us and carries massive health and economic cost. And the loss of life depletes the social and human capital of nations. Watch the video #ShernaAlexanderBenjamin #UnFrilled #CorporalPunishment #Discipline #FamilyViolence #ChildAbuse #AntiViolence

In this episode Sherna Alexander Benjamin raises awareness about trauma by defining trauma, sharing three examples on ways we can all unconsciously minimize another persons traumatic experience, and ways we can create a culture that values individual and collective experiences to support people on their healing journeys.  Like comment and share this episode with friends and family members to raise the awareness.  This episode is not a therapy session it is an information sharing session to raise awareness about Trauma and normalize conversations related to the same. #TheIntersection #Trauma #TraumaInformedResponse #HumanExperiences #IndividualTrauma #CollectiveTrauma  Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntentionallyProgressive TikTok: https://vm.toktok.com/ZM8sRLasp/  Or @IntentionallyProgressive Email: authorgam@gmail.com Episode 11 Season 1

Can we effectively advocate without looking at the intersections that converge, acting as barriers to compound the issues that affect us? In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin shares her thoughts on Advocacy and Intersectionality. Join the conversation, subscribe to our podcast, comment, and share. The intersection centers conversations on social and economic topics, personal growth, and issues of peace and security that impact women and children's lives. We inspire everyday women to "Live intentionally because you can; and always keep a goal in mind" - Sherna Alexander Benjamin.  FaceBook Instagram

Change looks different for everyone, and there are different paths to change. At the same time, some steps contribute to a successful change process and make the change process smoother. In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin shares a few critical steps in the process of change. Facebook Instagram

Join me on this Friday Live at The Intersection as I look at "Living Your Best Life" We are all seeking this "quote and Quote" best life. Many of us would pay money to attend inspirational talks to gain an insight into what is necessary to open the door to living our best life and fulfil our purpose. We may go to church and praise from the time we enter to when we leave. Some people may travel to events that require them to get away for a period or join a community for a weekend in some isolated place to be inspired. But what does living our best lives entail? I take a look. into this in this episode. Facebook     YouTube Channel    Instagram

Namadi Masika a prominent grassroots leader and child rights advocate in Kenya and the Regional Coordinator, Coast, Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAACR). She joins the host of THE INTERSECTION Sherna Alexander Benjamin to discuss leadership, the impact of #COVID19 on women and children in her district, lessons she learned during the pandemic and opportunities embraced to innovate new ways of working, leading, and thinking.  This is the first episode in the series “What does it mean to be a woman: Surviving a Pandemic.” Namadi Masika is a professional with 14 years of experience in Development Leadership, with a strong focus on advocacy for Child Rights programming and Child Protection throughout Kenya. She is a subject matter expert in promoting accountable democracies specializing in public participation for social change, child participation in democratic processes, and promoting, teaching, utilizing and upholding human rights-based principles, values and approaches, as well as participatory processes and tools.  Sherna Alexander Benjamin is an #EverydayWoman who is centering conversations on #EverdayWomen who are doing tremendous work across the globe.  #ShernaAlexanderBenjamin #NamadiMasika #TheIntersection #EverydayWomen #LivingIntentionally #GenderBasedViolence #ChildRights #ChildAbuse #ViolencePrevention #WomenPeaceSecurity #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #PublicPolicy #WomensLeadership #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #ConversationsForChange Connect with me on  Facebook Instagram YouTube Email me at: authorgam@gmail.com

The word Failure elicits negative responses and many people shy away from being labeled a failure for many reasons. Two major reasons are fear of disapproval and the human need to be accepted and connected. But where does our fear of failure come from? In this episode, I share some practical ways you can overcome your fear of failure and ways to embrace failure to take control and be liberated. I also share my experiences with embracing failure. Connect with me on Facebook Instagram YouTube #ShernaAlexanderBenjamin #IntentionallyProgressive #TheIntersection #LivingIntentionally #YouMatterToYou #VictoryOverPain #Emerge #WeAreInThisTogether #GrowthMindset

Each one of us has a Bleed Point or Bleed Points. These are the blind spots in our lives that, if left unaddressed, we will continue to form unhealthy relationships with ourselves and others, make unhealthy decisions, and remain stagnated. At the same time, we blame external things, situations, and people. Only you can take charge of your personal growth and unpack the internal issues that act as barriers to your personal growth and development.

Everyday Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) shows up at work. Unfortunately for many victims of IPV they are further victimized by their employers with threats of reduced pay and most times victims are terminated. IPV has direct and indirect economic costs for the victims and the companies they work with. However, employers can incorporate an employee centered approach using a Social Justice Lens to create a culture of care for all employees especially those who are victims of #IPV. This podcast skims the surface looking at ways IPV affects employers and employees and other members of staff and provides some suggestions on why a Social Justice Lens is critical in employers response. Contact authorgam@gmail.com.

Carolyn Seaman is a Lawyer, Filmmaker, Tech Evangelist, Social Entrepreneur, and Founder of Girls Voices Initiatives. Who is bringing her #GIRLNATION to the male dominated film industry to disrupt the status quo in Nigeria. They are creating their own tables in the film industry in the face of severe challenges. She speaks with Sherna Alexander Benjamin about her recent films "In This Together" and "You Don't See Her Coming." Her passion, women's Leadership, and violence against women and girls and ways these hinder the #Women, #Peace, and #Security Agenda. #TheIntersection #CarolynSeaman#GirlsVoicesInitiatives #WomenLeadership#WorldPulse #TogetherWeRise #WomanWe #ShernaAlexanderBenjamin

The traditional social structures of society continue to enable disparities in leadership for men and women. Society judges women leaders much harsher than they do men. And the socialization and expectations of women and girls continue to skew their view of themselves and reduces their leadership aspirations. In this episode, Sherna Alexander Benjamin shares how women and girls can enhance their leadership effectiveness by embracing their authentic selves.