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In this week's episode, I’m talking to inspirational speaker, playwright and author, Trey Anthony. 

Trey is a British-born inspirational speaker, visionary coach, writer, actor and producer, best known for her award-winning play and television series, 'da Kink In My Hair, and her Black Girl In Love live self-empowerment workshops on Toronto.

As a sought-after speaker, Trey has delivered keynote speeches around the world including Harvard University and New York University. Drawing from her own life with a talent for sharing valuable life lessons combining comedy and vulnerability, Trey guarantees an invigorating, life-affirming experience as featured in her popular viral TEDx Talk, Coming Out Of Your Box that continues to inspire people everywhere. Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself), was released in January 2021 by Hay House and details Trey’s inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman. Trey’s sold-out hit play, ‘da Kink in My Hair, grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, the United States, and England after it premiered in 2001. It continues to be produced on stages throughout North America.

Topics that Trey & I cover are:

• the importance of Trey’s grandmother as an influence in her life; 
• how one of her teacher’s in Canada really nurtured Trey’s talent for all things theatrical;
• the story of how she came to write her award-winning play. ‘da Kink In My Hair;
• the power of authenticity and how Trey believes this is why it resonated with so many, not just black women;
• how she has always had a strong faith which has helped guide her throughout her life;
• coming out to her Jamaican family and how her family stopped speaking to her;
• the heartbreaking story of Trey’s relationship breakup, three days after they adopted a baby boy;
• the aftermath of the breakup and how devastating it was;
• how Trey came to realise that she had been ignoring the warning signs because her need to be chosen was so great;
• how she suffered from severe depression and extremely dark days in the months following the split;
• how to actually embody self-love;
• Trey’s move to Mexico and how it was the ultimate act of self-love;
• how Trey had to learn to validate herself, rather than relying on others to validate her self worth.

Check out Trey’s website:
https://treyanthony.com/ 

Buy Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) - UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Girl-Love-Herself-Self-Love/dp/1788175328 

Buy Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) - US:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Girl-Love-Herself-Self-Love/dp/140196026X 

Watch Trey’s TEDx Talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H53l5rM5b8 

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