Episode 19: Carolyn Sperling’s UNBELIEVABLE Journey from Trauma to Triumph

Prepare to be blown away by Carolyn Sperling, a Newark, NJ, seamstress and designer behind Clothes on a Hanger, whose life is a testament to resilience! Growing up in the gritty projects, surviving an abusive babysitter as a child, and facing a terrifying stalker who held a machete to her neck, Carolyn’s scars run deep. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she fought back and won, channeling her pain into creating stunning fashion for The HUBB’s community shows, including a May 17, 2025, event at Shiloh Baptist Church and an upcoming September breast cancer-themed fashion show in Irvington, NJ. In this raw, heart-wrenching interview, Carolyn reveals how she turned trauma into empowerment, designing for a cause and inspiring others. Don’t miss this gut-punch of a story! Subscribe to SCARS Podcast for jaw-dropping tales of survival!