Self-Discovery &
Personal Development
Sharing Journey: Uncover Your Story
Drawing from my own very personal journey in writing my memoir, Untouched Gold, this four-week workshop is designed, in turn, to help participants uncover and articulate their own life stories in written form.
Telling stories can transform lives. Incubated in a creative, supportive environment, Sharing Journey: Uncover Your Story is a program built to empower people to take ownership of their own life stories through the cathartic act of writing, with the high likelihood of inspiring others along the way.
With writing exercises, guided, reflections, and group feedback, participants will:
Identify key moments and lessons that feel particularly meaningful in their lives
Learn the writing tools to structure engaging personal stories, including narrative outlines, story elements, and writing techniques
Draft the introduction and first chapters of their stories
Share drafts for constructive feedback and suggestions
Explore avenues for publishing (self vs. traditional)
Discuss next steps for sustained writing and book completion
Invest in Yourself, Not the Brand
In a world where social media and advertising increasingly prioritize brand names and products over all else, this workshop is specifically designed to help young people focus on their growth and development, as opposed to molding their identity to the latest trends.
Through fun, interactive activities and group discussions, participants will:
Identify personal strengths, values and goals
Understand the effects and influence of brand marketing
Develop strategies for informed buying power and spending habits
Learn practical tips for saving money and managing finances
Create a value-aligned roadmap for future goals and decisions
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On Youth & Educational Empowerment
Youth development and educational empowerment are the cornerstones of Shemsi Speaks, and we face barriers to both head on with this lineup of powerful programs. Inspiring people to engage deeply in their educational journeys, we navigate successes and struggles inherent in the education system; explore and affirm alternative learning experiences; as well as develop skills, strategies, and peer relationships for empowered youth confidence.
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On Relationships
These workshops cover the gamut of our most important relationships. Offering key insights and practical tools, we explore how to grow real and healthy relationships with both ourselves and our spouses; learn to heal in the aftermath of separation; embrace the joys and responsibilities of raising resilient children in today’s world; and build a more connected, multigenerational home.
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On Building Community
Community empowerment is at the heart of our work. In this collection of programs, we aim to unlock cultural insights for stronger work-based relationships, raise awareness of health issues in multicultural communities, and build mutual trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.