Myriam Ben Salem

Animal lover & Advocate | Lifelong learner | Storyteller | Writer | Edutainer

Canada

I am deeply passionate about everything life has to offer. Writing has been my very favorite means to educate my audience, captivate their attention, talk to their emotions, and make them relate and take action.

I have been honored by working as a columnist for BIZCATALYST 360°, an Award-Winning life, culture, and biz new media digest, serving as the global hub for enhanced performance and well-being starting from 2020.

It was a home for my first eBook about my Brazil volunteering adventures:
https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/magic-happens-when-we-keep-our-hearts-open/

Also, I am a contributing author in Mayhem to Miracles: True Stories of Courage, Triumph, and Peace.

I am so in love with writing that I have a peaceful smile drawn on my face whenever I start visualizing the books I will be writing for whoever will be tempted to discover an inclusive philosophy breaking with all the stigmas!

I was born in Tunisia, a small country in North Africa. I did pretty much everything earlier than the average: walking, talking, singing, dancing. Promoted throughout my entire education, I was also the leader of every end-of-year party.

At some point, after working several years for multinational companies as an engineer, team leader, project coordinator, and product owner while always being a top performer, I figured out I was feeling miserable despite the 'perfect external image'.

That marked the starting point of an existential crisis followed by an episode that triggered my re-birth and the beginning of the most rewarding adventure of my whole existence: re-writing my subconscious program and reconnecting with my true self.

I was saved at the last moment through an out-of-body experience making me see all the lies, and realize this gigantic Universe was not revolving around me. Most importantly, I was able to visualize I was here to leave a legacy like all of you, no matter how big or small! The butterfly took time to emerge though.

Today, I identify myself as a Universal Citizen. Like-minded and light-hearted people are what I call home. I was humbled by being granted the edutainer qualifier: a combination between education and entertainment!

I educate on the importance of healing unsuspected traumas, seeing our limiting beliefs and biases with honest lenses, finding one's purpose and a principled mission that goes beyond the self, and unleashing the hidden potential so that to make a tiny difference for the generations unborn.

I have been using a panoply of means that could vary from explicit ones such as mentorship, speaking, and writing, a skill that emerged naturally during my self-actualization process to implicit mediums like storytelling, how I daily show up in the world and model servant leadership!

Writing is my very favorite and most preferred tool deployed for my mission. The topics I explore are in the nexus of stoic philosophy, psychology, neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and pretty much any topic involving human behavior. Common denominator? The quality of the subconscious program.

You may have a look at some of my works published on my website, should you be interested:

Set Yourself Free (unleashgreatness.blogspot.com)

Portfolio
Medium
03/05/2021
I Couldn't Find a Suitable Title for This Story

Last Monday was my Daddy's 63rd birthday. I thought of pleasing him with a surprise visit. I ordered a homemade "caramel & chocolate" cheesecake. My friend - the baker - advised I should get it the same day. An appointment has been made at 8 am.

Medium
12/13/2020
Did You Ask Yourself Why Some Friends Are Like Magnets?

Toxic friends can merely "do" for you. A healthy friendship is all about "being". If you are a new reader, welcome on board, and thank you for deciding to stop by. If you are a returning one, I want you to know how grateful I am for your trust and loyalty!

Medium
10/09/2020
This Year I Decided Not to Celebrate My Birthday

I was fortunate for 35 years with numerous surprises, celebrations, gifts, and affection. It was as if my life was mattering only during that uncommon day. I will forever be grateful for all the love I received, whether it was genuine or a show. For the latter, they don't know better, and I forgive them.

Medium
10/18/2020
Meet My New Furry

I feel fortunate for loving animals and need to admit to you it hasn't always been the case. I never hated them or stayed careless whenever I was witnessing some cruel behavior toward them. But, I can't say I had a particular connection with those beautiful living creatures!

Medium
11/15/2020
It Doesn't Take That Much to Build a Kid's Confidence

"The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice." ~ Peggy O'Mara I went to my favorite park. When I finished my walk, I found a cozy place in front of the lake where I can watch the gorgeous ducks and read my...