There are moments in life when time stands still—when the fight, the heartbreak, the rebuilding, the tears, the quiet resilience—suddenly crystallise into recognition. I am deeply honoured to share that I have been awarded the CREA Global Award by Brainz Magazine.
This isn’t just a personal milestone. It’s a moment for every survivor who has ever been told to be quiet. For every woman rebuilding her life from broken systems, broken spaces, and broken trust. For every person healing, not just for themselves—but for the generations coming after them.
The CREA Global Award is presented to entrepreneurs, thought leaders, innovators, and creatives whose work contributes to sustainable impact, mental health, leadership, and human empowerment. To be included among such courageous global voices is both humbling and affirming.
But let me be clear: I didn’t receive this award because the road was easy. I received it because I kept walking.
From Homeless to Honoured
When I began this journey, I was navigating trauma, eviction, legal injustice, and grief. I slept in my car. I fought through courtrooms. I bathed in rivers. And still—I wrote. I podcasted. I spoke truth. I built SAFECHAIN™ from a place of purpose. I turned found furniture into healing art. I shared my story so no other woman would feel alone in hers.
This award doesn’t mark the end of my fight. It simply marks that the world is watching—and listening. And that truth, integrity, and intention do echo beyond walls.
The Power of Voice
Receiving this honour means that my voice, once silenced by fear, now stands with credibility and strength. It belongs not just to me, but to every reader of Silent Screams, Loud Strength. To every child who reads The Little Voice That Roared. To every survivor still waiting for justice. To every woman daring to begin again—with nothing but will, wisdom, and faith.
This award belongs to the community we’re building—one of dignity, vision, healing, and hope.
What Comes Next
I don’t take this moment for granted. If anything, it strengthens my resolve. My mission with SAFECHAIN™, my advocacy through writing, my voice in the courtroom, and my commitment to healing spaces are all part of a larger movement. This is just the beginning.
If you've followed my journey, supported my work, read my books, listened to the podcast, or stood in the quiet corners cheering me on: thank you. You are part of this moment. You are part of this win.
And to anyone still in the trenches—still unheard, still fighting—know this:
You are not invisible. You are not voiceless. You are not defeated.
You are rising.
And the world is finally starting to notice.
To learn more about the CREA Global Award and my work featured in Brainz Magazine, visit www.brainzmagazine.com
With gratitude and fire, Samantha
