Welcome to Part 2 of this podcast episode.

In this deeply moving episode, Suhein Beck continues sharing her journey as a Circassian immigrant navigating multiple identities while living through the challenges of exile, trauma, and the quest for belonging.

She reflects on the complexities of her heritage, the emotional toll of being displaced, and how these experiences shaped her family’s resilience and drive. From escaping gangs in New Jersey to navigating the intricacies of American culture, Suhein’s story is a testament to survival, adaptation, and the strength it takes to find home after being uprooted.

💔 Key Themes Explored:

• Caucasian Misunderstanding: Suhein educates listeners on the true meaning of "Caucasian," explaining how the term has been misappropriated and disconnected from its original roots in the Caucasus Mountains.
• Immigrant Struggles and Survival: She recounts her family’s early days in the U.S. and the harsh realities they faced, from gang threats to the pressure of running a family business in a new land.
• Generational Trauma: Suhein speaks about the lasting impact of displacement, the constant feeling of not being safe, and how it shaped her worldview.
• Language Loss and Revival: Suhein discusses the challenges her people faced with losing their native Circassian language and the ongoing efforts to bring it back.
• The Immigrant Mentality: The immigrant experience instills a mentality of constant preparation, the ability to start over, and the refusal to let fear dictate one’s life.

🔥Resources Mentioned:

• The Unseen Truth by Dr. Elizabeth Sarah Lewis
• Scholars: Dr. John Colarusso, Dr. Adrienne Mayer, Dr. Janine Davis Kimball
• Circassian Language and Cultural Revival

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• “Fear is a luxury. If you have time to be afraid, you have luxury. We don’t have luxury.”
• “I am a ghost from an ancient civilization you’ve never heard of.”
• “Once you are a refugee, an exile, or an immigrant, you understand that at any given moment, anywhere, an earthquake, a disaster, or a change in the political landscape can uproot everything. You become mentally prepared to start over.”

✨ Listen now and share with someone who needs permission to pause, soften, and start again from the inside out.

📌 Stay tuned for Part 3, where we explore practical ways to build inner safety and expand your capacity to heal.

👑 About Suhein Beck:
Suhein Beck is known as The Culture Cultivator. She is a dynamic Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, and a proud Circassian with roots tracing back to the legendary Amazon Women of the Caucasus.

Currently, Suhein is on an International Speaking Tour & Campaign where she draws from her rich Circassian heritage to challenge societal norms and ignite transformative leadership. Her mission is to inspire others to adopt a personal Code of Honor, reclaim their identity, and embody resilience in the face of adversity.

In this episode, she courageously shares her deeply personal story—from surviving the trauma of domestic violence and racism in America to facing the difficult decisions of choosing between financial gain and her own integrity.

Through her honesty, vulnerability, and fierce sense of purpose, Suhein shows us what it truly means to be an Immigrant, an Exile, a Refugee—and a Warrior.

Suhein’s Links:

• www.SUHEIN.com
• www.ELAJnaturally.com
• info@suhein.com

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