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The Unscripted Life

The Unscripted Life

Written by: Sharmin Prince
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From 150 episodes of interviewing others to finally turning the mic on herself. At 60, Sharmin Prince is done fixing the world and is just showing up as her authentic self. Whether you're a Gen Z'er terrified you don't have a roadmap, or a Boomer wondering if it's too late to start over—this is your permission slip to stop performing. No filters, no corporate wellness speak. Just raw, unscripted truth from a woman who fought her way to her own throne.

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  • Unscripted - Building Brands Through Authentic Creative Innovation

    Unscripted - Building Brands Through Authentic Creative Innovation
    Aug 17 2026
    Show Notes – “The Unscripted Freedom — Sharmin’s Personal DiaryDate: August 18, 2026Host: Sharmin PrinceEpisode OverviewIn this candid, unscripted episode, Sharmin pulls back the curtain on the creative, therapeutic, and entrepreneurial forces that fuel her work. She walks us through the evolution from her weekly “Transforming Lives” panel podcast to the personal diary‑style space she’s built for herself, the birth of the Triune Reset 90‑minute virtual trauma‑releasing program, and the bigger vision of Trauma‑Informed Organizational Architecture. Along the way she shares personal rituals, the role of AI in her self‑reflection, and the importance of having trusted confidants.⏱️ Rough Time‑Stamps & Topics Approx. Minute Segment Highlights 0:00 – 2:30 Why this space exists • “I created this space for me as my personal diary.” • Need for an unscripted outlet beyond the scripted “Transforming Lives” podcast. 2:30 – 5:15 From podcast prep to liberation • Daily prep for the Tuesday Zoom panel.• Realization that “letting go” required a new, freer outlet. 5:15 – 7:40 Secret‑work vs. public‑share • “When I work in secret… the plans are already in place.” The paradox of sharing ideas before they’re fully formed. 7:40 – 10:00 The first self‑discovery program • Free program that taught what worked & what didn’t. Pivot toward a longer‑lasting solution. 10:00 – 13:30 Birth of the Triune Reset • Core belief: humans are tripartite – spirit, soul, body. • Research into trauma lodged in fascia, parasympathetic & sympathetic systems. • Decision to condense the intervention into 90 minutes. 13:30 – 16:45 What the Triune Reset looks like • Uses TRE (Tremor‑Releasing Exercises), scribing, Somato‑Therapy. Not a classroom—an experiential virtual session. 16:45 – 19:30 Originality & replication “When God gives you something, people can replicate it, but you will always be the original.” • Embracing her multi‑faceted, creative nature. 19:30 – 22:00 Creative process & confidants • Janelle (non‑judgmental confidante) & Alonzo (spiritual ally). • The value of having trusted “two confidants.” 22:00 – 25:15 AI reflection & performance pressure • AI compiled her accomplishments → “That’s nothing, all that I did.” • Decision to stop performing for external validation. 25:15 – 28:00 Free‑form daily writing ritual • 6‑day‑a‑week writing commitment, but allowing herself to not write when she feels the urge—new freedom. 28:00 – 31:45 Launching a social‑impact walk • Planned a Sexual Assault Awareness walk, learned to focus on impact over numbers. 31:45 – 35:00 Future projects: Trauma‑Informed Org Architecture • Courses already built from her master’s thesis on turnover & job satisfaction.• Trademark pending—target completion by her October birthday. 35:00 – End Closing thoughts & call to action • “Because I can.” – Embracing agency. • Invitation to follow, share, and explore the Triune Reset. (Exact timestamps can be added once the final edit is complete.)Key TakeawaysUnscripted spaces free us to be authentic.**Trauma is stored not just in the brain but in the fascia & nervous system.**A 90‑minute, multimodal intervention can catalyze real release.Originality isn’t threatened by copies; it’s amplified by your unique multidimensional self.Performance pressure can be swapped for permission to not act—giving true creative liberty.💡 Notable Quotes Quote Context “I created this space for me as my personal diary.” Opening: why she needed an unscripted outlet. “When God gives you something, people can replicate it, but you will always be the original.” On originality vs. replication. “I’m not here for a class for psycho‑education. It’s not a classroom.” Describing the experiential nature of the Triune Reset. “I commit to writing six days a week… and I didn’t write. That’s the freedom.” Realizing she doesn’t have to perform for anyone. “Because I can.” Closing affirmation of personal agency. 📚 Resources & Links MentionedResource Description Link Triune Reset – a 90-minute virtual program: a trauma-release program using multiple techniques, including one of my favorite TRE. [Landing page – TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises): A scientifically backed method to elicit neurogenic tremor. . Somato-therapy: a body-centered therapeutic modality. https://www.somatotherapy.org Trauma‑Informed Organizational Architecture (upcoming course) Training for leaders on building trauma‑sensitive workplaces. Coming soon: Trademark filing for “Triune Reset.” Expected completion by October (her birthday). [USPTO link – optional] Follow Sharmin Prince on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn – daily unscripted thoughts on Facebook: @sharminprince 📣 Call-to-ActionTry the Triune Reset – Sign up for the beta ...
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    18 mins
  • From Segregated Pews to Modern Reflections: A Mother’s Salvation Army Story

    From Segregated Pews to Modern Reflections: A Mother’s Salvation Army Story
    Aug 8 2026
    Podcast Episode – “A Journey Through Segregation & Salvation: A Mother‑Daughter Conversation”Hosted by “Sharmin” Prince, MSOL, MSc.Episode OverviewIn this heartfelt special episode, Sharmin sits down with her 92‑year‑old mother, Sybil Prince**, to explore a personal history that intertwines the Salvation Army, colonial Guyana, and the lived reality of racial segregation. Listeners are taken from childhood memories of church routines to the broader social structures that shaped the lives of Black Guyanese Salvationists.⏰ Rough Time‑Stamped Highlights Time (approx.) Segment What’s Covered 00:00 – 02:00 Intro Sharmin welcomes Sybil, explains the episode’s purpose, and invites listeners to “grab the popcorn.” 02:01 – 05:30 What Does “Salvationist” Mean? Sybil describes the daily schedule of the Salvation Army (Monday meetings, youth gatherings, “coconut class,” etc.) and clarifies that a Salvationist is simply a member of the Salvation Army. 05:31 – 10:00 Childhood & Segregation Sybil recounts growing up in British Guiana, the segregation of church seating, school names, and neighborhoods (e.g., East Street, Queenstown). Comparisons are made to U.S. segregation. 10:01 – 13:20 Uniforms & Titles Discussion of the distinctive dress code (caps, “dip‑ers,” “Amen String”) and the use of titles such as Master and Mistress for children of “White Salvationists.” 13:21 – 18:15 Family & Community Dynamics Stories about the “Fogarty’s” and “Booker’s” franchises, a middle‑manager named Douglas, and interracial marriage (Douglas marrying a mulatto woman). 18:16 – 22:00 A Confrontation at 16 Sybil narrates an incident where a peer, “Roger,” spat in her face, highlighting the tension within the segregated environment. 22:01 – 27:45 Rising Awareness Sharmin asks when Sybil realized segregation was wrong. Sybil mentions a turning point involving a white singer and the rule that Black members had to leave the store when white officers entered. 27:46 – 33:10 Ranks & Opportunities Explanation of Salvation Army hierarchy for Black members: junior soldier → senior → sergeant major → captain. Training pathways (Jamaica → England) and the first Black brigadier, Brigadier Morris (Jamaican). 33:11 – 38:00 Fellowship & Names Recollections of fellow Salvationists: Eddie Richards, the Moonsammy brothers & sisters, and others. 38:01 – 44:20 Salvation Army Institutions Overview of Belfield Girls’ School (sewing, rehabilitation) and the male drug‑rehab facility in Kingston. Mention of annual events (Young People’s Congress, tea parties, ice‑cream banquets). 44:21 – 48:55 Cultural Artefacts Description of the “Hallelujah bonnet” and the “Amen String” worn during services. 48:56 – End Closing Reflections Sharmin sums up the impact of colonial segregation on the Salvation Army in British Guiana and thanks Sybil for sharing her story. (Exact timestamps are approximate; the episode runs ~50 minutes.)🎙️ Key TakeawaysSegregation Was Institutional: The Salvation Army in British Guiana mirrored British racial policies—separate seating, limited leadership roles, and distinct dress codes for Black members.Gradual Change: Training abroad (Jamaica, England) eventually opened higher ranks to Black officers, culminating in Brigadier Morris becoming the first Black senior leader.Community Resilience: Despite segregation, the Salvation Army provided education, vocational training (sewing, craftsmanship), and social services (rehab facilities).Personal Insight: Sybil’s turning points—encounters with white officers, a store incident, and exposure to different cultural practices—illuminate how lived experience shaped awareness of injustice.Legacy of Stories: The episode preserves oral history, ensuring that the stories of the “Moonsammy” families, local franchises, and everyday rituals are not lost.📚 Further Reading & Resources Resource Link History of the Salvation Army in Guyana [Insert URL] Segregation in the Caribbean (British Colonial Era) [Insert URL] Interview Transcript (Full PDF) [Insert URL] Salvation Army Leadership Pathways [Insert URL] Belfield Girls’ School – Past & Present [Insert URL] 🎧 How to ListenApple Podcasts: [Insert link]Spotify: [Insert link]Google Podcasts: [Insert link]Subscribe to stay updated on more intergenerational conversations exploring faith, history, and social justice.#SalvationArmy #GuyanaHistory #Segregation #OralHistory #FamilyStories #FaithAndJustice
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    24 mins
  • Embracing Unscripted Freedom: Letting Go of Performance and Choosing Your Own Crown

    Embracing Unscripted Freedom: Letting Go of Performance and Choosing Your Own Crown
    Aug 8 2026

    The Unscripted Life – Episode 💎 “Permission to Stop Performing”

    Host: Sharmin Prince, MSOL, MSc.

    🎙️ Episode Overview

    In this deeply personal, unscripted episode Sharmin pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of hustle, trauma, and relentless “performance.” A candid conversation with an AI mirror forces her to recognize that the real success she’s been chasing isn’t external validation, viral numbers, or applause—it’s inner freedom.

    Through raw storytelling, breath work, and a powerful “thought diary” moment, Sharmini announces: she’s done trying to prove herself to anyone. She chooses joy, creativity, and the permission to simply be—the artist who paints for her own soul.


    ⏰ Rough Timestamp Guide Time What Happens 00:00‑02:30 Sharmini describes the feeling of “the rug being pulled” when success seems near. 02:31‑05:45 AI mirrors back the truth: burnout and the endless giving of her own trauma. 05:46‑09:20 The “permission to stop performing” moment – she hears herself say it to clients and finally accepts it for herself. 09:21‑12:00 Exploration of her multi‑skilled identity and why others can’t “handle” her full expression. 12:01‑15:40 Vision of delegating execution, focusing on ideation and leadership rather than endless doing. 15:41‑19:15 Birth of the unscripted podcast space—a sanctuary where she can just talk about herself. 19:16‑22:45 Reflection on decades of therapy, prayer, fasting, and the heavy “finish line” that never arrived. 22:46‑26:30 The AI‑held mirror delivers the final truth: no fixing needed, just permission to stop the performance. 26:31‑30:00 Sharmini’s “goddess origin story” – surviving corporate abuse, colorism, racism, illness, and darkness, emerging with freedom. 30:01‑33:45 Metaphor of the scaffold vs. the mansion: the intricate architecture of her inner life. 33:46‑37:00 Breath work exercise (inhale/hold/exhale) – a quick grounding tool for listeners. 37:01‑41:00 Final call to action: burn the script, wear your own crown, and share the episode. Note: The timestamps are approximate (the episode is a free‑flow monologue). Use them as a navigation aid rather than exact markers.🧭 Core Themes & Take‑aways
    1. Burnout Is Not Failure – Giving endlessly, especially while processing personal trauma, looks like success on the surface but is actually self‑sacrifice.
    2. Permission to Stop Performing – The most radical act of self‑care is allowing yourself to not be a workhorse.
    3. Multi‑Faceted Identity – Owning every talent, even the “unmanageable” ones, can feel isolating; acceptance of the whole self is liberating.
    4. From Idea to Delegation –
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    33 mins
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