WARNING: This episode contains discussions about suicide, mental health, and domestic violence, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.
Michelle Poitier, aka Michelle Speakz", a transformational speaker and life coach, shares her journey of healing and empowerment after experiencing trauma as a veteran. She joined the military to escape a dysfunctional family and redefine herself. However, she encountered sexual violation and domestic violence during her service, which led to mental health challenges and attempted suicide. Through therapy, journaling, and support from a community, Michelle found healing and rediscovered her strength. She now advocates for other women who have experienced trauma, creating a safe space for them to heal and find their voices. Michelle Poitier shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing trauma. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, commitment, and perseverance in going through and growing through pain. Michelle encourages individuals to tap into their innate resilience and use their pain to identify their passion and discover their purpose. She also highlights the need to identify barriers to emotional healing, end the shame of silence, and restore one's voice by setting and sustaining healthy boundaries. Michelle emphasizes the importance of community support and the continual process of redefining oneself.
ABOUT MICHELLE:
Hello, I'm Michelle Poitier, also known as Michelle 'Speakz.' an experienced and dedicated Transformational Speaker and Life Coach, committed to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards emotional healing, empowerment, and the restoration of their voices.
A United States Veteran of the Navy Intelligence Community with 13 years of honorable service, mother, grandmother, and leader; Michelle is a of nature and mouthpiece for recovery and reconciliation to the communities she serves.
My passion lies in using the power of words to inspire, educate, and motivate others. Achieving personal and professional goals often requires unwavering commitment, unrelenting perseverance, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks. I dive deep into these critical elements and provide valuable insights on how to harness the power within to attain lasting success.
As Michelle 'Speakz,' I am dedicated to using my voice to make a positive impact. My life's vision statement, A Woman of Faith, living life audaciously IN SPITE OF…seeing the invisible, doing the impossible and inspiring others to do the same is the epitome of WHO I am. #Healing Unleashed ~ Bound NO MORE.
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