It Ends With Me: Insights to Healing Generational Trauma | Carlene Fonseca | TEDxProvidence

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In her transformative TEDx talk, It Ends With Me: Insights to Healing Generational Trauma, Carlene Fonseca shares a deeply personal journey of breaking free from cycles of trauma, addiction, and emotional pain. With a rare blend of vulnerability and professional insight rooted in wellness, recovery, and trauma-informed care, Carlene invites us to explore the power of healing as a courageous act of legacy-building. Her message is a call to action—showing that by choosing to heal ourselves, we open the door to generational empowerment, connection, and lasting change. Carlene Fonseca is the CEO of The Greatest You Consulting, where she empowers individuals to center wellness and healing in their lives through innovative workshops, public speaking, and a wellness product line. She is a trailblazing millennial, survivor, and mental health and recovery community advocate with over 15 years of unique personal and professional experiences. As a first-generation Cape Verdean American, Carlene believes that education, mental health wellness, financial empowerment, and self-advocacy are the keys to healing and living a happier life. In November 2023, Carlene took on the role of Statewide Director for the Rhode Island Afterschool Network, bringing her expertise and passion for youth and community development to the forefront. Additionally, Carlene spent four years on the Central Falls City Council, demonstrating her commitment to public service and community advocacy. She continues to educate and inspire as a faculty member at College Unbound, where she supports non-traditional adult learners. Carlene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Criminology from The George Washington University. A lifelong learner, she is also a certified Social Emotional Learning facilitator and yoga instructor, bringing a trauma-informed lens to all her work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx