Sterling Damieen Brown

Struggle2Success Podcast

Education EN ↓ 55 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...

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Sterling Damieen Brown

Episodes

Overcoming Adversity: Finding Strength In Setbacks And Growth 17.11.2024 4:53

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 10:46

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 8:07

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 7:21

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 3:13

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...