Thriving Outside the Box

Posted: August 22, 2025

Results-driven CEO, visionary scholar, and social entrepreneur, Dr. Felecia Pullen, combines 30 years of corporate acumen with cutting-edge nonprofit leadership to transform systems of care for under-resourced communities. As the Founder and CEO of Let’s Talk SAFETY, Inc., she has built New York State’s highest-performing Recovery Community & Outreach Center, serving nearly 20,000 New Yorkers through culturally responsive, evidence-informed, and equity-centered programming.

In this episode, Felecia opens up about:

The unexpected journey that helped her find her calling
How she turned her darkest moments-battling addiction and depression-into her greatest strengths
Why she’s passionate about lifting up the people society often overlooks
Real talk for anyone ready to stop just getting by and start truly living