In this inspiring episode of Influencers Impact, Shyla Day sits down with Dr. Sherine Brown—dedicated scholar, passionate leader, and co-author of the #1 international bestselling book series Women of Purpose. From humble beginnings in a small Jamaican community to earning her PhD in Human Services with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Dr. Brown’s journey is a testament to faith, perseverance, and unwavering determination.

🔥 Overcoming the Odds – Dr. Brown shares how she juggled three jobs while pursuing her PhD as an international student, pushing past doubts and setbacks to reach her dreams.

🌿 Sowing Seeds of Success – Growing up under the care of her grandmother and influenced by her community, Dr. Brown reflects on the early lessons that shaped her passion for helping others and how she inspired her younger sister to pursue higher education.

💪 Turning Trials into Strength – From battling health issues to the heartbreaking loss of her grandmother, Dr. Brown opens up about the hardships that fueled her determination to persevere and succeed.

🙏 Faith, Hope, and Self-Care – Discover how faith, motivational mentors, and self-care rituals empowered Dr. Brown to keep going, even when the journey felt impossible.

🎓 Creating Impact Through Research – Dr. Brown discusses her groundbreaking research on the role of church leaders in deterring juvenile reincarceration and her mission to create positive social change.

✨ Tune in for an uplifting conversation about resilience, the power of faith, and finding triumph through life’s most challenging trials.