Ep 22: From Personal Success to Empowering Others with Michelle Cirocco

The Unleashing Leaders Podcast

Michelle Cirocco, CEO of the Televerde Foundation and Chief Impact Officer at Televerde, is a driving force in transformative leadership. In this episode, Michelle shares with host Lee Scott her transformative leadership philosophy - empowering team members with the tools and resources they need to run their own "business." This insightful conversation dives into Michelle's incredible journey from overcoming personal adversity and imprisonment to contributing significantly to the success of Televerde—a company renowned for offering jobs and training to women in prison through its impactful foundation.

Michelle discusses the Televerde Foundation's initiatives, which have resulted in an impressive track record: low recidivism rates and high employment rates among formerly incarcerated women. This episode highlights the societal implications of incarceration, the need for better reintegration systems, and the economic benefits of tapping into this often overlooked talent pool.

Key topics include overcoming imposter syndrome, leadership evolution, the importance of meaningful connections, and fostering a culture of trust and respect. Michelle's emphasis on business growth and raising awareness, as well as her journey in Televerde over the past 25 years, serves as an inspiring case study in leveraging personal experiences for greater societal impact.

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