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GIVE BACK, PAY IT FORWARD!
May 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
Boy holding a bundle of pencils and a notebook

I am for one a believer in not forgetting where I come from and extending an olive branch to the one before me. Why pay it forward? I have personally experienced various hardships in my life from my personal doing and some outside of my control. Once I came to a radical acceptance approach and I mean in the entire sense of acceptance, I realized that what happened can't be erased, it happened! I hope that that don't come off condensending or minimizing to the offense or specified behavior as to me saying that I am condoning it. No matter what has happened to you or me and what we did to others, it is done! However, we can heal, grow, and accept the truth that we can take what we learned and prevent others by sharing our personal stories. Guess what? They in turn tell others their personal stories and the cycle of prevention begins. Will others listen? Will others acccept? Will others judge the messenger as opposed to listening to the message? Will others forever hold on to the past of your/my past for that matter? All of these are great questions to ponder and personally ask ourselves however, it just don't change the truth that it happened! Now what can we do in moving forward? I vowed to myself that it is my mission to give to others my personal testimony even if I am judged in doing so. I can't erase my past, but I can damn sure help others not make the same choices that I chose to make!

MENTORING
May 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
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If you are a parent or parents of a teen/teens and need help in cultivating their unique talents while building a source of empowerment within them, you have come to the right place. All too often dreams get lost and hopes becomes a thing of the past as we begin to settle for the, "American Dream." That is the day to day routine of making it from one day to the next, minus the passion to belong. Some of our youth tend to focus on teen age things that is not consistent with the skills and talents that they were given in a natural sense, so we want to help you with our mentorship program remotely or in person. We want to help take one thing off of your plate as a parent/parents to worry about inorder to give your child a better quality at fulfilling life. That is why we like to call this everyday that we live, Parents Day! "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC., applaud all of the parents and parent out there throughout the world for the tireless sacrifices you are giving your child. Call us for a consultation so we can talk about the best plan of action that can be tailored for them. Dreams don't have to take years to fulfill and a hope can start to build right now. Remember when you were a teen with a vision and a heart full of passion?

I AM NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN AND GROW!
May 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin

I love to meet and learn from others regardless how old you are or who you are. Let me give you a word of wisdom from the titled book by Redgeee shhh. "If we stand up with one accord, the mountain is moved, and if I stand up with one voice, the mountain is me." At the "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC., we believe in you because God created us to LOVE. I was blessed to have met this wonderfully amazing woman and I like to call her, "GRANDMA DYNAMITE!"

HOW CAN I GET TO KNOW YOU!
May 12, 2024 at 1:30 AM
by Reggie Shanklin
<strong>HOW CAN I GET TO KNOW YOU!</strong>

We think we are known by our outward appearance. We think we are known by who we associate ourselves with. We think we are known by who our family is, where we are from, what school we go to, and many other desciptors. However, those are not who we are and it can leave the world with mere assumptions about what we think, who you are. Is that fair to you? Is that fair to anyone? Getting to know you is not being judged by how others may see you for whatever reason. So how can I and anyone get to know the, you? It takes you to do the speaking and it takes us to do the listening and at the "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT, that is what we do. We don't want to miss out on the great opportunity to know you for you and not these judgements about you based on what we think or what we want to see. Lastly, a behavior don't define you either, "YOU define YOU!" Welcome to the non-judgemental zone, it is a pleasure to meet you.

SHARE, SHARE, SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
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WHO DON'T HAVE PROBLEMS?
May 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
WHO DON&#x27;T HAVE PROBLEMS?

I use to think that my situations were unique and that I was the only person in the world who experienced things like I did and do. Some of my thoughts were; " Nobody understands me," "Nobody cares," "Nobody else is going through this but me," " Nobody, Nobody, Nobody!" What I came to realize is, there is a uniqueness in this and it is not the situation, problem or experience, it is me. Ofcourse, we all are unique but our situations, problems, and experiences are not. I did not realize that there was and is someone going through what I am or was until I opened up and shared. It does not matter what age you are because rather 12 or 57, someone can relate. We have group sessions and one-on-one, so the bottom line is there is someone who can share with you what you are going through. Give us a chance and better yet, give yourself a chance. Call us now and let not a moment delay!

MY PROMISE!
May 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
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I can understand and I can truly relate so, it is my promise to make sure that we are here for you. I have personally experienced and witnessed others fall into a variety of hardships in my life that entailed being abused to abusing others and all too often we get locked into various cycles of expressions. If I can break a cycle, you can too! If I can go seek help, you can too! If I can turn it around, you can too! If I can rise up from everything and yet look you in the eyes and say," I have arrived," then you surely can too! Unfortunately, we can not change our past no matter how much we may fight it, it is there. Struggling with the shame of it can be a cycle all by itself however, there is hope! God can help us transform our lives based upon our past to be the difference today, so as long as God gives us the breath to breathe another day, it is never to late to change. Shame is one thing, but hope is another, so you can choose your shame, but today I will choose my hope and I am here for you because I am the difference!

HELP!
May 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
I met Michael in a Boston subway station. I told him I liked his sign. “What matters is what it means to you,” he told me. I asked what it meant to him. “Doing a deed or expressing kindness to another person without expecting anything in return,” Michael said. I love approaching strangers wherever I go. Listening and talking to them teaches you about people and how similar we all are to one another. Just like Michael, we’re all seeking human kindness.

I must be out of my mind! Who in this world understands me? What do I do? I am nothing! Where do I go? I am all alone to deal with this, so who is going to listen to me? I feel overwhelmed, confused, powerless, inadequate, afraid, hopeless, and feelings that I don't understand. There is no other way to put this but to say, HELP! That does not mean that you are less than a person by asking for support or assistance, infact it makes you human. We can easily fall into these faulty belief systems that," I can do it alone,"or, "Keep things to ourselves so you or I don't appear to be weak." So many other faulty beliefs, thoughts, perceptions, and views that once ensnared can lock us into a cycle of addidictive expressions. You don't have to be that person and you can break the cycle right now here today. Speaking, is what You do and Helping is who we are. "I AM FOUNDATION REACH OUT" creates a non-judgemental zone for you to come and share whatever ails you and know that it is my promise that you will feel belonged and accepted. No matter who you are, what is your past, where you are from, what you did today, and what you will do in the tomorrow, we are here.

WHAT CONNECTS US!
May 6, 2024 at 12:30 AM
by Reggie Shanklin
WHAT CONNECTS US!

You think that we may not have anything in common. You may think that your life experiences or situations are unique. You may think that we do not have anything to share. You may think that we have to be biologically connected to understand. You may think that your personal judgements about me limits my connections to what you are going through. You may think that we have a generation gap in order to relate. You may think that we are different. You may think that all these things are true but here is one truth, love is unconditional. Let me give you a wisdom quote from the the book of Inspirational Quotes by Redgeee Shhh, "Trust is the bridge and faith is the way in which we travel upon the bridge, and love is the way to get to our destination from one end to the next."

LET US SET THE TONE!
May 1, 2024 at 11:00 PM
by Reggie shanklin
The wall at the café where I live in Tel Aviv

If you don't know what makes sense or not, we can help. Situations and events can leave you speechless and downright confused on which direction you need to take. It can be a relationship gone bad, it can be an experience that you are unfamiliar with, and or it can be simply needing an extra confirmation on something you maybe second guessing. Whatever the dilemma is and whatever age you are, we are here to set the tone for you. It is not our position to take you away from your own inner empowerment from whatever you might be experiencing however, we can and will be right there to catch you if you fall. What is going on with me? Where am I at with this? What are my options? What makes sense to me? What is my plan of action? How can "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC. help me make it work? Just a series of questions you may ask yourself and if not, we are here to generate them for you so you can receive the victory for your thoughts and your choices. We want you to win, we want you to succeed, and we want to be one of your greatest fans. We have an advice corner where you can call in to chat to see where it leads at 1-618-204-3641. because either way, we are here to catch you!

LET US TALK!
by Reggie Shanklin
The most powerful word in the world pops up everywhere. Ironically, this is on Sandown Pier on the Isle of Wight (UK) — a place that has not changed for 30 years.

Life can be downright stressful. Relationships can take a variety of twists and turns. Situations can become overwhelming. Everyday issues can seem so out of sorts. Give us a call for a consultation at our quick advice corner. Guess what? We all go through a variety of unexpected turns in life so let us talk about it together.

YOU DON'T KNOW ME!
April 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
Getting ready for a portrait shoot in my living room I snapped this photo within a photo.

I may not be known by you. I may not be very popular to you. I may not be included by you. I may not belong to you. I may not be a friend to you. I may always be judged by you. I may never do anything to please you. I may not be you. I may never erase my past or wrongs with you. I may not be family to you. I may not be heard by you. What do "YOU" and "I" have in common? Maybe nothing, but I am here to tell YOU, "I DO EXIST!"

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN IT AROUND!
April 26, 2024 at 1:00 AM
by Reggie Shanklin
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN IT AROUND!

Do you have a son, brother, nephew, cousin, or simply know of someone out there who can benefit from our support services, give us a call. Some of our young men and males in general have locked into a cycle of sexual offending. You may have seen it or wondered why certain behaviors are existing with your loved one, don't turn a blind eye because the worst that you can do as a parent, guardian, or even a friend, is do nothing and pretend like nothing happened. We are here to help before your loved one get caught up in the vicious cycle of detention centers, county jails, prisons, and facilities that are designed to lock them up for the rest of their lives. Nothing is too late and everything can change. You can call us for a consultation and an assessment at 1-618-373-6707. There is no shame, judgement, and you will receive privacy and respect because we understand how difficult this process is going to be in getting started and or moving forward. We provide one-on-one, and group support remotely and in person, so what ever the age might be, we are here for a consultation. Every day is precious and you can not give lost time back, act now!

DON'T JUDGE ME!
April 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM
by REDGEEE SHHH
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Who out there loves to be judged by family, friends, peers, groups, people, and others out there? Judged by who you hang around with, what you said, what you did in your past, what you do right now, what your personal preferences are, where you are going, and so many other things??? IT SUCKS! That is putting it mildly because it truly hurts when those who you thought would support you, don't. We are human beings going through our very own processes and love is unconditional, not personal conditions. We are here for you at "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC., because we know how it feels. Call for a consultation to see for yourself at 1-618-373-6707. Support comes with no strings attached and we have remote, one-on-one or group support for you right where you stand. It is our pledge to give you that unconditionally, infact it is my promise. Contact our web page to set up a consultation at www.iamfiundationreachotullc.com We accept you, respect you, welcome you, and can relate with you.

NO WHERE TO GO!
April 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
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I don't know about you but there are times like I feel like that I am not only alone, but also like I am just existing. What do I do? Who do I talk to? Where do I or can I go? Who will listen? WHO WILL CARE???? If this is you, then I can truly relate with those moments. As I continue to grow, I am not at the place I want to be at or fully completed my life objectives so I want you to know that support is essential to have and that someone you can lean on to bounce ideas off of. What even hurts the most is the person that you thought would listen, don't. I will because you do matter. I may not have all the answers however, you can truly bet that I am here to listen. Give me a call!

IT IS OK TO ASK FOR HELP!
April 19, 2024 at 5:30 AM
by REDGEEE SHHH
An example of gender non-conformity. Bink, drag kid persona.

Sometimes we are afraid or even ashamed to say, "Hey, I need help!" The strength lies in the courage to speak up and speak out. Parents and guardians, if you have a teen in need of some support in an interactive way while having fun in learning and growing, call us for a consultation at 1-618-373-6707.

PEOPLE AGAINST VICTIMIZATIONS EVERY WHERE NEEDS YOU AND I!
April 18, 2024 at 2:00 AM
by Reggie Shanklin
PEOPLE AGAINST VICTIMIZATIONS EVERY WHERE NEEDS YOU AND I!

We can't let those down that have experienced heart felt realities. You and I have a responsibility to reach out to those to extend a hand on a journey that can take them on many of twists turns of just trying to cope with what has happened to them. Being bullied, being sexually abused, being taken advantage of, being ostracized because of a sexual preference, being avoided because of, BEING! My point is the list is endless from so many various abuses and we at the "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC., want to make the difference and be the difference. Whatever your tragedy is, we can relate. I have personally been sexually, mentally,physically, and emotionally abused within my life so you are not alone in this fight. Book a consultation so we can get started on developing a plan for you

WHO DO I TRUST?
April 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM
by Reggie Shanklin
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When we think of interacting with someone else new in a one-on-one or group session our fears can come into perspective and prevent us from wanting to be apart. I truly can relate with that experience because it is not easy to just open up to someone you do not know and it also can be difficult to open up to someone we may know, espically family. Our interactions take the sting out of such fears because our interactive approach is to create an enviroment that helps cultivate your particular interests that will ensure a level of comfortability with out trying to conform you to those physchological or psychiatric treatments. Our services are here to foster creativity from "YOU", within "YOU!"

LIFE COACHING
April 7, 2024 at 11:30 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
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We provide one-on-one, group support, and organization motivational speaking that is not dull or boring. We believe in an engaging and a fun interactive experience. We create various plans remotely and in person where you can interact with others in your enviroment or outside of your enviroment to develop a relationship with others on an interpersonal level while gaining personal insight to overcome lifes challenges.

WHAT DOES SUPPORT MEANS TO US?
March 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM
by REGGIE SHANKLIN
WHAT DOES SUPPORT MEANS TO US?

Support can have many different definitions but question yourself to see if you are really supported or not? You can have a family and friends around you daily and yet not feel or be suppoted. Living up to others expectations of you is not support, it is just that, their expectations of you.

OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES IS OUR GREATEST TEACHER!
by "I AM"
Foundation
Reach Out
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
March 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM
by Reggie Shanklin
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We all at times tend to loose sight of the peson whom has been victimized with a detachment of empty words of "I am sorry" while we yet re-victimize those who need us most or thinking that they could have counted or count on us for support. There are financial strains that come with the extra weight of being abused that alot can't afford. (Example) A mom has been abused by the dad of their child/children and yet they live in the same household with the dependency on him for financial assistance to take care of herself and her child/children. Of course we can say, go to a shelter, go to a relatives house, go to a friend, or simply some other place of safe shelter for herself and her child/children. Now, what about the daily costs of relocation, food, clothing, etc. because the fact is, those other temporary sources are just that, temporary. If she is employed, will the employer allow her amples amount of time for her to relocate herself and her chid/children or will they consider her a liability because business first is the todays "motto" and personal matters or just that, personal. The walk becomes a journey that will take everyday steps with a variety of twists and turns that this mom and her kid/kids will endure. "I am sorry for what you are going through today." What about her tomorrows or next weeks and better yet, what about her child/children tomorrows or next weeks? Are "YOU" willing to be there for them even after the, "Iam sorry for what you are going through?" I can give you many moe examples about the stories of those whom have been and or being victimized however, this is one of my personal experiences of what happened to me in my household as a child. My dad physically, mentally, and emotionally, abused my mom, brother, and I. My mom became trapped into this vicious cycle of my dads abuse and even greater, we as her kids.

YOU ARE SUPPORTED
April 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM
by "I AM"
Foundation
Reach Out
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We want you to know that a journey will entail support to get through and no matter what, we got you. At the "I AM" FOUNDATION REACH OUT LLC., we know that we can't take the experience away for you but we will place ourselves in your shoes and empathize with you in your situation because we know what alone feels like.