From Foster Care to PhDs: Dr. Dashia’s Journey of Radical Resilience

In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, we welcome Dr. Dashia, whose extraordinary life journey embodies resilience in its purest form. From growing up in the Miami projects to surviving 72 different foster homes, Dr. Dashia's path to becoming a multiple PhD holder and purpose coach defies all expectations.Dr. Dashia opens up about her childhood, raised by her grandmother until circumstances forced her into the foster care system. With raw honesty, she shares how the most significant trauma often came not from her original home but from experiences within foster care. Yet through it all, education became her sanctuary and salvation—a place where she received consistent meals, positive attention, and recognition for her natural academic abilities.The conversation takes a powerful turn as Dr. Dashia reveals how a pivotal relationship with her elementary school principal opened her eyes to possibilities beyond her circumstances. This mentor took her under her wing, even having her spend a summer at her home, exposing her to a world she hadn't known existed. This experience planted the seed that a different life was possible.What makes Dr. Dashia's story particularly remarkable is not just her survival but her extraordinary achievement—earning seven college degrees including two PhDs, becoming the youngest teacher in her state, and later the youngest principal in her county. Yet despite these accomplishments, she found herself at age 29 successful by external standards but deeply unfulfilled.This crisis of purpose led to the creation of "She's On Purpose," her business dedicated to helping women crush limiting beliefs and discover their authentic purpose. Her philosophy is captured in her original quote: "Speak what you seek until you see what you said"—a powerful reminder that visualization and verbalization are crucial steps toward manifestation.Ready to transform your relationship with yourself? Visit drdashia.com to discover resources that can help you recognize your inherent value and live authentically in your purpose. Because as Dr. Dashia would say, you're already the SHIT—Self-sufficient, Hardworking, Innovative, and Triumphant. The power is already within you.Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support AATJ by shopping at our STORE - Or by and buying us a coffee. We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.