Sterling Damieen Brown

Struggle2Success Podcast

Education EN ↓ 50 episodes

Welcome to the Struggle2Success Podcast. I’m your host, Sterling Brown — and around here, we don’t hide from the hard stuff. I didn’t launch this podcast from a polished place — I launched it while still healing. What started as my personal story has grown into something bigger: a space where we talk real about the struggles that shape us, the systems that confine us, and the current issues that weigh on our communities. This isn’t just about surviving — it’s about transforming. From incarceration and fatherhood to mental health, relationships, reentry, and everything in between — this is wher...

Author

Sterling Damieen Brown

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.s2spodcast.net

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Duel Roles: Balancing The Mic And The Badge 26.07.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text!  In this episode of Struggle2Success , Sterling shares a raw reflection on duality—wearing the badge and holding the mic—while healing from injury, showing up for family, and staying true to purpose. From a sponsor shout-out to a powerful story sparked by his daughter’s show-and-tell, Sterling unpacks how pain can be repurposed, how systems built on...

Sarah Wright: Is Recovery Just A Process Or More? 12.07.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In this powerful episode of the Struggle2Success Podcast , Sterling sits down with Dr. Sarah Wright, DPT of NovaCare Rehabilitation to unpack what real recovery looks like—beyond pain scales and checklists. Dr. Wright was instrumental in Sterling’s comeback after a forearm fracture and shoulder tear, identifying a missed rotator-cuff injury and advoc...

Eloisa V. Baez: Finding Your Voice - A Fierce Path To Advocacy 28.06.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In this inspiring episode of the Struggle2Success Podcast , Sterling Brown sits down with Eloisa V. Baez —advocate, notary public, and interpreter with 15+ years of advocacy and a decade of educational and court interpreting experience. From relocating across countries as a child to breaking barriers as a woman of color, Eloisa transformed adversity...

Corey Angelo: The Journey From Chains Change 14.06.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Episode 19: From Chains to Change – The Transformative Journey of Corey Angelo After serving 15 years behind bars, Corey Angelo turned his pain into purpose. In this episode, he shares how prison became the place where he rebuilt his identity, found spiritual clarity, and discovered his worth. From the streets to author, coach, podcaster, and communi...

Urban Incarceration: Overcoming Stereotypes: Proof That You Can Make It 31.05.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: Beyond Survival - Parole, Probation, and Clearing Your Name (pt-7) 17.05.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: Breaking the Cycle - Stopping the Next Generation from Going In (pt-6) 03.05.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

James Ivery: The Reentry Blueprint - From Crisis to Coaching 20.04.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! James Ivery, founder of Transcendent Transformation Coaching, shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and how he now helps others break free from their own cycles of substance abuse and incarceration. Having overcome addiction himself after growing up in a family ravaged by substance abuse, James brings authentic experience to his miss...

Urban Incarceration: The Re-entry Struggle - From Cell to Society (pt-5) 19.04.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: The Family Impact of Incarceration (pt-4) 06.04.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: The Psychological Impact of Incarceration (pt-3) 23.03.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: Life Behind The Bars (pt-2) 08.03.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Urban Incarceration: It isn't just about crime--it's about circumstances (pt-1) 22.02.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Incarceration isn't just about crimes it is also about circumstances. In this first episode of our Urban Incarceration series, I dive into the harsh realities of these circumstances that affect urban communities. Growing up in poverty, I faced impossible choices, and like many others, I ended up in the system. But incarceration is only the begin...

Timing Is Everything: Mastering Time For Personal Growth 08.02.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

Understanding Grief and Finding Your Path Forward 25.01.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Subscribe to the podcast through Spotify , Apple , IHeart or other podcasting channels.   Connect with Us on the Web for: s2spodcast.net (sms at the bottom of our page for real time reply) For topics and podcast information reach us at: struggle2success.p@gmail.com For booking information reach us at: sterlingbrown@s2spodcast.net Be sure to leave a r...

When Fear Holds You Back: Strategies To Overcome It 11.01.2025

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! This episode explores the powerful connection between fear and personal growth, encouraging listeners to confront their fears rather than avoid them. We discuss practical strategies to cultivate courage, learn from setbacks, and embrace life's challenges fully. • Navigating personal fear through surgery and rehabilitation • Understanding the ind...

Overcoming Life's Hurdles With Resilience 28.12.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Ever found yourself at a crossroads, wondering why life seems to throw everything at you at once? Tune in to this poignant episode of Struggle to Success, where we confront life's adversities head-on and discuss how past mistakes or challenging circumstances do not define your capacity for success. Join us as we explore the transformative journe...

Elevating Your Narrative for Career Success 14.12.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! What if your past didn't define your future, but rather empowered it? Join me as I share my journey from overcoming the stigma of a criminal history to achieving success after clearing my record. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the challenges of addressing employment gaps and how backward planning helped me turn obstacles into steppin...

Bonus (Ep-5) Beyond The Bench: Essential Strategies For Legal Empowerment 04.12.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Imagine standing before a judge, the weight of your choices pressing down on you, and realizing just how crucial the right legal representation can be. Struggle to Success takes you through the personal and often tumultuous journey of navigating the justice system, reflecting on the anxiety and gravity of facing legal consequences without proper advo...

From Clemency To Clarity: Navigating Redemption's Path 30.11.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Walking up the Capitol steps that December day in 2020, my heart was a drum in my chest. The journey from carrying the weight of my past mistakes to receiving a unanimous vote for executive clemency was nothing short of transformative. This episode of Struggle to Success invites you into an intimate recounting of that pivotal moment in Harrisburg, Pe...

Overcoming Adversity: Finding Strength In Setbacks And Growth 17.11.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed insurmountable? Join me, Sterling Brown, on this episode of Struggle to Success as I share my personal story of overcoming adversity and finding resilience in the face of a broken arm. Discover how gratitude and the support of those around me transformed my setback into a powerful lesson in personal growth....

From Streets to Success: When Past Meets Aspiration 02.11.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Have you ever felt like your past mistakes would forever define your future? Join me, Sterling Brown, on a candid exploration of my journey from a turbulent past filled with legal troubles to a hopeful path in education. Between 1996 and 2000, I faced a range of challenges, from misdemeanors to felonies, all while trying to navigate away from the neg...

A Correctional Officer's Words And A Desire To Change 27.10.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! What if the choices you make today could completely transform your future? When a simple, unexpected moment of encouragement sparked an incredible journey from struggle to success.  In this episode, I share my personal story of overcoming the negative influences and poor choices that once dictated my life. With a focus on six key traits that often le...

From Grit to Growth: Surviving South Philly's Streets 20.10.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! What if the streets of South Philadelphia were both a perilous trap and a training ground for resilience? Join me, Sterling Brown, as I share my journey from the gritty 70s and 80s neighborhoods ravaged by the crack cocaine epidemic and gang violence to finding hope and purpose. My story is one of survival, growing up amid chaos, sneaking into block...

Welcome to Struggle2Success Podcast! 05.10.2024

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Exciting news! Struggle2Success Podcast has officially launched, and I couldn't be happier to start this journey with you.  Every episode is crafted with passion and sincerity straight from my heart to yours. If you haven't already, head over to iTunes or your favorite podcast app and subscribe to the Struggle2Success Podcast. Once you’ve l...

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