Welcome to Part 3 of this podcast episode.

In this episode, Suhein shares her compelling journey of navigating complex cultural identities as an immigrant in America, the challenges of balancing two worlds, and her journey toward reclaiming her Circassian heritage.

From confronting racial assumptions to launching a skincare business rooted in family tradition, Suhein unpacks the layers of assimilation, resilience, and the drive for cultural visibility.

💔 Key Themes Explored:

• Suhein reflects on her experiences growing up as a Circassian immigrant in America, the tension of fitting into American culture, and the unique challenges of being both part of the dominant racial group and an outsider due to her ethnicity and faith.
• The concept of "whiteness" as a tool for survival in a society that values assimilation, and how racial and cultural identity shifts when others learn of her non-European background.
• The pain and healing found in reconnecting with her ancestors, including the legacy of Circassians and her grandfather's skincare product, Olaj, which she has turned into a business to honor her heritage.

💬 Memorable Quotes:

• "Whenever possible, I have exploited my whiteness, my blonde, my blue-eyed, whenever possible, and it is currency. I am ashamed to say how powerful that currency is."
• "Home is where you feel safe. And I just don’t have that. I feel more alien now more than ever."

👑 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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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

The Immigrant Experience in America

• Listen on:
  • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN
  • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
  • Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn
• Support our Patreon
• Connect with Simone!
  • Website
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In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, host Simone Johnson Smith sits down with the incredible Suhein Beck, known to many as The Culture Cultivator. What unfolds is not just a conversation—it's a masterclass in resilience, identity, and the ongoing search for belonging.

Suhein Beck is a dynamic Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur, a proud Circassian with ancestral roots tracing back to the legendary Amazon Women of the Caucasus. She’s currently leading an International Speaking Tour & Campaign that challenges mainstream narratives and inspires transformational leaders to develop their own higher standards and adopt a personal Code of Honor.

Suhein opens up about her extraordinary healing journey, from growing up amid violence, domestic terrorism, and racism in New Jersey, to wrestling with the generational trauma of genocide and exile. Her story bridges continents, cultures, and centuries as she shares what it means to live in exile—not just from a homeland, but from a sense of safety and belonging.

• 🔥 Growing up in the crossfire of gangs and mafias—and how she survived
• 🌍 What it means to be an exile, a refugee, an immigrant—all at once
• 🧬 Healing from inherited trauma and breaking generational cycles
• 💼 Becoming an entrepreneur while being guided by an unwavering personal Code of Honor
• 🛡️ Choosing courage over comfort, again and again
• 🌀 Finding identity in displacement—and the strength to rebuild, over and over
  
  

“You can be born into exile and still rise into your purpose.”
“We weren’t just displaced by force—we were raised in a war of silence.”

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

The Immigrant Experience in America

• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
• Official Site
• Listen on:
  • Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN
  • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE
  • Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn
• Support our Patreon

Connect with Simone!

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Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. The three-volume memoir chronicles her life as an adopted child of American medical missionaries, survivor of China's brutal communist regime, ophthalmologist, immigrant, and mother. Hsung lives in Madison,WI with his wife, where keeping squirrels from digging up his backyard has become a daily scientific obsession. Learn more at Yangtze River by the Hudson Bay.

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James Wilson is an expat coach and accredited therapist with over 16 years of experience in

behavioural change. Having worked in the UK, France and the US, James understands the

challenges of adapting to a new culture and redefining one’s professional identity abroad.

Through his coaching practice, he helps fellow expats navigate transitions, overcome barriers, and

build fulfilling lives in alignment with their values. He also hosts the podcast On Being Good

Enough, where he explores the emotional realities of expat life.

My links are:

Website: www.wmaexpatcoaching.com

Podcast: On being good enough - https://open.spotify.com/show/189dE32DgNCXkJQcTb8lpq?si=a66ba332bbe749ac

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Connect with Simone!

Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book: "Decoding America: The Immigrant Experience"

Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience

James Wilson is an expat coach and accredited therapist with over 16 years of experience in

behavioural change. Having worked in the UK, France and the US, James understands the

challenges of adapting to a new culture and redefining one’s professional identity abroad.

Through his coaching practice, he helps fellow expats navigate transitions, overcome barriers, and

build fulfilling lives in alignment with their values. He also hosts the podcast On Being Good

Enough, where he explores the emotional realities of expat life.

My links are:

Website: www.wmaexpatcoaching.com

Podcast: On being good enough - https://open.spotify.com/show/189dE32DgNCXkJQcTb8lpq?si=a66ba332bbe749ac

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Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America

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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE

Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn

Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz

Connect with Simone!

Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book: "Decoding America: The Immigrant Experience"

Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience

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Get More of The Immigrant Experience in America

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Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3OK7xCN

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DKXsiE

Amazon: https://amzn.to/43VG4Cn

Support our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3KwUiTz

Connect with Simone!

Click the link below to purchase a copy of Simone's newly released book: "Decoding America: The Immigrant Experience"

Website: https://www.thebridgeconcepts.org

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theimmigrantexperience