From Officer to Inmate: Unlocking Strength in Life with Kisha Ellis
1h 12m | Feb 27, 2024Join Dr. Jamila T. Davis and Tara Wallace as they explore powerful stories of transformation and resilience. We discuss boundaries and trusting bonds with Kisha Ellis whose journey from officer to inmate and beyond reveals lessons in discipline, survival, and the importance of healthy relationships.ย
๐ Key Takeaways:
- Challenges and confinement can become catalyzers for growth.
- Advocating for self and others, particularly in the face of injustice.
- Embracing "I love me more" isn't just a mantra; it's a practice.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Learn, grow, and maximize your potential now.
06:22 Initial skepticism turned into mutual trust and respect.
11:03 Trusted woman provided safe space during sentence.
18:48 Jealousy and targeting in prison story.
25:51 Feds came, surrendered gun, felt relieved.
29:13 Bribery charges, constant monitoring, isolation, and restrictions.
35:10 Mother locked up in solitary confinement protests.
38:46 Deceptive actions to feel like a staff member.
43:15 Paused master's to start female halfway house, promoted.
48:46 Rebuilding life, moved to new town. Son's problems.
53:26 Grateful for your friendship and support. Paying it forward.
01:01:20 In prison, followed rules, stayed out of trouble.
01:07:21 Finding purpose and faith in challenging times.
01:08:42 Tools for transformation: put in the work.
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