Rhonelle Bruder is an internationally recognized speaker, human rights advocate, and social entrepreneur. She is known for her leadership in raising awareness of human trafficking and advocating for the rights of survivors. She regularly contributes to national and local media sources, including CBC, Global News, CP24 News, NEWSTALK1010 speaking about issues such as human trafficking, gender-based violence and child abuse.⁣⁣
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In This Episode Rhonelle Shares:
✅ The process of forgiving herself and others to rise above trauma⁣
✅ The mental prison she experienced as a result of the trauma-bond created by on-going abuse cycles ⁣⁣
✅ Noticing small warning signs of controlling, grooming and manipulative behaviour in relationships ⁣⁣
✅ How she's using her experience to educate and empower with the @rise.initiative ⁣⁣
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⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND:
What makes her a good quarantine buddy: She loves trying new recipes & baking up a storm ⁣⁣
What makes her a bad quarantine buddy: 90% of her recipes don't turn out, so not great if you're a hungry person! ⁣⁣
Fave Quote: "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul" from "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley⁣⁣
Pump-Up Song: "Umbrella" by @rihanna ⁣⁣
At-Home Workout: 30 min workout by P90X @beachbody @tonyshorton⁣⁣
Snack: Green Smoothies, Berry Smoothies⁣⁣
Book: "The Count of Mounte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas ⁣⁣
TV Reco: "History 101" @netflix interesting, short history lessons on fascinating topics⁣⁣
Skill/Hobby: She wants to try HTML and coding again ⁣⁣
Connect: @realrhonelle @rise.initiative

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Produced by: katiezeppieri @jromito

*Recorded May 28th on Instagram Live*