Ep. 180: Exile, Identity, and the Amazon Warrior Spirit with Suhein Beck (Part 1)

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.

🔥 In This Episode:

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.

💔 Key Themes Explored:

• 🔥 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
  
  

💬 Memorable Quotes:

“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.”

👑 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
• [email protected] 

 

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