Ise’ah Bentley shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Ise’ah, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Latley I’ve been feeling a deep urge to motivate. And not in the sense of helping someone accomplish a goal but to be a light in a dark world. To inspire and lift people up in a way that shows them that believing in themselves is not only possible but mandatory. I want everyone to find that little light inside that lights their own path to greatness
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Ise’ah Damone Bentley. I am a Photographer, Videographer, Musician, Website Designer, Director, Author, Small business owner, Poet, Brother, Son, Nephew, Grandson, Friend and most importantly a child of God
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Lack of honesty and trust. So many people are fighting secret battles and demons that they don’t even realize when they are being attacked spiritually. And pride, envy, jealousy and a lack of accountability honestly keeps relationships from flourishing, growing and restoring. So many relationships right now could be restored with humility, communication, compassion and an apology. But we fight battles not only in the flesh but in the spirit.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
A few times actually. When i was 18 my brother was murdered that was my first battle. When i was 27, i was dealing with a lot of depression, anxiety, physical issues, financial and etc. 32, I watched someone get killed in front of me, lost my dad, grandpa, got covid, dumped by someone I thought was the love of my life at the time and was homeless sleeping on a friends living room floor. And recently at 34, I sold everything, packed up my car, moved to Texas with nothing to my name and no place to stay, to start over because I felt God tugging me here, so I came. I lived in an extended stay for 18 months. Around prostitution, criminals, drugs and police calls every other night. All of these times I wanted to give up. But with my faith in God, my family and friends, and oddly enough my clients I was able to face that adversity head on, crawl out of that place of lack & depression and be proud to be, the man I am today.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
I pride myself on not code switching. I’m the same version I am to my family, my girlfriend, my friends, my clients, my co-workers and strangers. I am authentically and unapologetically myself and I walk freely in knowing that I’m comfortable in my own skin.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
The essence of life. How fragile it is, how blessed we are to wake up and be alive. The gratitude of being chosen to live another day. It’s not to be taken lightly
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