Resilience and Second Chances: A Conversation with Carlita Brown on Leadership and Growth
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table PodcastPublished On: Fri Feb 27 2026
Description: In this episode of the Business Insider Roundtable, Lisa Begley talks with Carlita Brown, also known as Asabie, founder of Push Her Life and a leader in prison reentry and personal success. After serving 22 years in prison, Carlita not only reentered society but redefined her role, becoming a prison reentry manager, speaker, author, and success coach. She shares her inspiring journey, from living on the streets at a young age to finding purpose in prison through therapy, journaling, and personal growth.Carlita discusses her work helping others navigate reentry, break through the stigma of their past, and take ownership of their future. She also touches on the challenges of reentry, including the difficulty of finding stable housing and employment, and how starting the healing process early in incarceration can make all the difference. Through her organization, Push Her Life, Carlita provides tools for growth, transformation, and accountability, emphasizing the importance of compassion, grace, and self-validation.Carlita's powerful message: Freedom is a state of mind. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about second chances, resilience, and the leadership potential in us all.
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