In this episode of SpeakUP! International, Ellington Brown and Rita Burke host Pamela M. Covington, a professional speaker, storyteller, and advocate for anti-poverty programs. Pamela shares her incredible journey from a comfortable middle-class lifestyle to experiencing unimaginable poverty within a week due to circumstances involving her husband's PTSD from serving in Vietnam. She recounts how this drastic change in her life led her to become an advocate for anti-poverty programs and a storyteller who uses her experiences to inspire others.

Pamela talks about how joining an anti-poverty group and participating in The Moth storytelling platform helped her hone her storytelling skills. She uses her personal journey to lobby for safety net programs, emphasizing the importance of programs like Section 8 housing and subsidized childcare in helping people regain stability.

She also discusses her memoir, "A Day at the Fare," which focuses on her journey through the welfare system and her transformation from poverty to success. Pamela now works as a women’s transition coach, helping others develop resilience and find opportunities amidst challenges. She emphasizes the importance of self-belief, a growth mindset, and the power of lived experiences in overcoming obstacles. The episode closes with Pamela sharing inspiring quotes and the importance of embracing unlimited possibilities in life.
You can reach Ms. Pamela M. Covington using the following platforms:

Website: http://www.pamelamcovington.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepamelamcovington

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmcovington

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelamcovington

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelamcovington/

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