Who is Black Elephant?

Hi, my name is Stephanie Smythe. Usually, the next question is Where are you from? I'm from Earth. Ok but really y'all wanna know who l am and how l ended up here... well it’s a pretty crazy story. I am First Generation Mexican American, Mom of 2 littles, and I am a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse. I found my way to White County, Illinois from living at the Carmi Children's Home as a teenager after I ran away (a few times). I wanted to learn as much as I could about why people do the awful things they do so l Earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from SlU with a Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Fellowship. I became a Crisis Counselor for Run-away and Homeless youth due to my own worst experiences trying to access resource's and help from abuse and neglectful situations. My art is my Passion and due to the PTSD Symptoms, I am no longer working in the field.- Still being me and needing to change the world. I have begun Creating beautiful works of Eco Conscious Earth art and in doing so l discover others who are just as unique and beautiful as me. Supporting my art not only supports my healing and my life, but also anything I do to Help Create a Change on this Earth. So why BLACK ELEPHANT? - I have always felt like the black sheep of the family. Because of my life experiences it always felt like there was an Elephant in the room. My art Empowers me. My art is that elephant in the room. My art is Made from Nature and Is Eco Friendly along with Ethically sourced. I take the discarded and "trash" of the world and Create Something Beautiful that the entire room can talk about. ——— Always thought Being the Change I wanted to see in the world was enough. But it is not enough, So I will Create the change I wish to see in the world. ——-BLACK ELEPHANT.

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Black Elephant Promoter

Black Elephant Promoter

$25.00 per month

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Kitty Color Cam Member

$3.00 per month

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Exclusive View

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Be the first to get exclusive access to Black Elephant latest pieces. Art includes: Suncatchers Hand wrapped ring's Galaxy Painting's Butterfly box’s Butterfly and Flower Pendents Much much more!
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3 month plan 1:1 Coaching

3 month plan 1:1 Coaching

$200.00 per month

360 minutes of 24 hour 1:1 Coaching. $200 per month. Unlike traditional therapy I want to take my love for on call crisis counseling and help you achieve your goals at any time. I’m just a phone call away!
1:1 Coaching

1:1 Coaching

$125.00 $62.50 first month

Specialized In: ~🇲🇽First-Gen identity Issues ~♾️Neurodivergent life ~💒Religious trauma ~🏚️Family Reunification/Cut off’s ~🦋CSA ~💜ENM I provide the momentum of coaching, but I carry the wisdom of a specialist. ~An alternative to traditional therapy. I combine a Masters level Degree in social work and specialized trauma-informed approach. The wisdom of my 14-year ENM partnership and Expert in Crisis Counseling. I help you Break Generational Trauma, Focus on your Future. I provide the tools to build a life—and relationships—that finally feel like home. Go to “Feed” to learn more.
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6 month plan 1:1 Coaching

6 month plan 1:1 Coaching

$150.00 per month

720 minutes
15 minute consultation

15 minute consultation

$50.00 per month

1:1 coaching consultation

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