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Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 5 | Award winning keynote speaker, trainer and former actress Monique Strydom is known as one of the 21 hostages who was held hostage by Abu Sayyaf rebels for 127 days in the jungle on the Philippine island of Jolo in 2000. In this episode, she speaks on the complexity of trauma and violence, art as a healing tool, love and fear, finding purpose in helping others, the importance of support networks, navigating trigger and fear, the impact of grooming and exploitation, reclaiming self-esteem and worth, and guidance through practical steps.

She further stresses the importance of corporate responsibility in creating safe spaces, the role of family and society in violence, the impact of media on behavior, secondary trauma, and the role of art in social change. Get in touch with Matla a Bana to see how you or your corporation can support the needs of children in South Africa: https://www.matlaabana.co.za/

Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast. Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching!

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