What happens when life hands you every reason to give up—yet you rise anyway?

Born to a 13-year-old girl and given up for adoption, today's guest walked through the fire of abandonment, trauma, and self-doubt. She was left vulnerable, alone, and searching for purpose in a world that never made space for her.

But she didn’t just survive.
She became an American police officer, a six-figure entrepreneur, and a community leader—all while breaking every generational cycle meant to keep her stuck.

In this emotional episode, we uncover:

• How pain can lead to purpose
• Her Passion to Serve and Protect
• What it takes to break generational trauma
• How service and success can coexist
• The healing power of telling your story

✨ This one is for every person who has ever been told they wouldn’t make it.

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Book: 'The Rose that Grew from Concrete' - Tupac Shakur

• The Body Keeps the Score – Free Summary & Tools – Intro to trauma recovery concepts.
  🔗 https://www.getstoryshots.com/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-summary/
• ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Quiz – Find your ACE score and discover healing resources.
  🔗 https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/
• Give An Hour – Free therapy and mental health support for law enforcement, military & first responders.
  🔗 https://giveanhour.org
• Therapy for Black Girls / Therapy for Black Men – Culturally competent directories and support spaces.
  🔗 https://therapyforblackgirls.com
  🔗 https://therapyforblackmen.org

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Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line — free, confidential support from a trained counselor.
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