Project Purpose Podcast

Abandoned at Birth, Now Six-Figure CEO

Sheryll Season 1 Episode 20

 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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🎧 Free Resources And Mentions:🧠

You can follow Officer Shelly on Instagram here:  Instagram

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

📲 In Crisis? Get 24/7 Support

Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line — free, confidential support from a trained counselor.
🔗 https://www.crisistextline.org

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