The above is the primary question I have answered through my PhD research at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
RESEARCH UPDATE
I completed the final milestone of the arts based element of my research in July 2024, where I invite a diverse audience to view the first full edit of the documentary that sees 8 participants share their experiences of cultural trauma and the ways in which they transform it.
I was fortunate enough to present some of my early research findings at the International Trauma Research Foundation in Boston, May 2024. It was invigorating to share space with academics, practitioners and mental health activists dedicated to supporting the field.
I have since successfully completed the final milestone of my PhD and finalsing my exegesis and the artefacts.
Next steps are to submit everything in Feb 2025 and kickoff my global PhD Roadshow tour (more information on this below)
through the art of making a documentary, using a decolonised lens
HOW CAN cultural TRAUMA BE TRANSFORMED?
we need cultural peace brokers
This roadshow is a unique initiative to share the findings and experiences from Yemi Penn’s doctoral research, which explores the transformation of cultural trauma through participatory storytelling and decolonized frameworks, one that includes everyone regardless of perceived privilege.
It’s about fostering connection, understanding and healing. No one is coming to save us, we are the ones we have been waiting for.
Join Yemi Penn on her global roadshow as she brings her groundbreaking PhD research to life through engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions for communities and corporate audiences
Beyond Inclusion: Transforming Workplace Trauma into a Catalyst for Change
What is the PhD Roadshow?
What to expect
Keynotes: Inspiring talks on cultural trauma and the transformation of it
Workshops: Hands-on sessions where participants can explore and co-create tools for community healing.
Panel Discussions: Featuring local voices and experts to contextualize the research within your community.
Art Installations: Creative art expressions from various different cultures
Partner with Yemi
We are inviting courageous leaders in Universities, Community, and Corporate organizations to partner with Yemi on this transformative journey. By hosting or supporting the roadshow, you can:
- Enhanced peace within communities and countries.
- Align with global initiatives
- Be part of a worldwide movement
Touring in 2025
USA
EUROPE
ASIA
AUSTRALIA
Cleaning our Trauma is an invitation to listen deeply to others and therefore ourselves as we collectively clean our trauma
Did I Choose My Trauma follows Yemi's journey to acknowledgement
What experience can we learn from our trauma?
cleaning our trauma
Jack Canfield interviews Yemi about her work on Trauma and not getting the memo about life!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE MOVEMENT
NGAIRE
“Today, through tears, I watched this. To help me understand, to help guide me, to light the road ahead. This documentary is powerfully made, through the eyes of the trauma response from within, to help guide and heal others. Thank you. From one survivor, and caregiver to another, thank you.. what a powerful video. ♥️"
ANONYMOUS
“My most significant learning from this week was the effect of fear on every individual's lives. The class's discussion with Yemi Penn about the role of fear in determining our actions, beliefs and more importantly, inactions really resonated with my own experiences. I would often feel a lack of autonomy in life, regardless of how great the consequences were of my actions. Now, after considering Yemi's thought-provoking questions “What is your biggest fear?" and "What is the worst that could happen?" especially when reflecting upon indecisive moments, I see how caged in I was by my fear."
adriana tantau
“Thank you Yemi. I truly loved reading your amazing life story that took me on your beautiful and ‘bat-shit crazy’ journey! ;) There is an abundance of knowledge and wisdom that had me writing notes from start to end. I loved the mini, very doable, exercises at the end of each chapter that allowed me to reflect on my own life and realise how far I had come. I cannot wait to read the next one!."
LET'S BE INSTAFAM
Thank you! Your virtual letter is on it's way. If you don't hear back from me or my team in 48 hours please email ea@yemipenn.com
thank you!
I would be lying to you if I said that I signed up to do the work on trauma or becoming a global speaker. I definitely did not think I would go back into education!
However, as Kute Blackson says 'Our Dreams Choose Us' and the minute I stopped betraying my soul and resisting.......everything seemed effortless. I hope you too may find this path of least resistance.
