Unfrilled Talk with Sherna Alexander Benjamin

Every day people make generalizations about others. I have been there and have you? Let us have a conversation about The Power of Generalizations to Shape Lives

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 goi...

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 ea...

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 respo...

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 d...

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 n...

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 alw...

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...

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 issu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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" a...

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 l...

The unprecedented changes of 2020 created opportunities for many women to embrace leadership positions, push towards the realization of their goals, and woman after woman answered the call to support their fellow sisters near and far. It also manifested the gross inequalities that impact women's lives and their livelihoods and the resiliency of violence against women has adopted new faces further...