Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Second Chance: He focuses on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.


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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Blayther Sabbat. 

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

  • Showcase Blayther Sabbat’s mission through his nonprofit Pillars of Success, which empowers returning citizens and at-risk youth.
  • Discuss strategies for reducing recidivism and creating pathways to success via mentorship, financial literacy, and career development.
  • Inspire individuals and communities to take action toward social impact and economic empowerment.

Key Takeaways

  1. Background and Motivation

    • First-generation Haitian-American from Washington, D.C.
    • Athletic background (DeMatha Catholic High School football) instilled discipline and leadership.
    • Personal experiences with family and community challenges inspired his commitment to mentorship and reentry programs.
  2. Pillars of Success

    • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing wraparound services:
      • Mentorship
      • Financial literacy
      • Life and work skills
      • Career development and housing support
    • Focus on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.
  3. Challenges and Misconceptions

    • Common stigma: People assume returning citizens are “bad individuals.”
    • Reality: Many are in survival mode and lack resources, not character.
    • Success requires personal accountability and willingness to change.
  4. Impact and Measurement

    • Success is defined as progress, even small steps like consistent routines or positive mindset.
    • Emphasis on action: “The difference between success and failure is taking action.”
  5. Affordable Housing Advocacy

    • Sabbat worked at D.C. Housing Authority for 8 years, rising from clerical assistant to certified housing inspector.
    • Purchased property at age 26, faced conflict-of-interest issues, and resigned to pursue real estate and community impact full-time.
  6. Career Development and Partnerships

    • Promotes trades (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, IT) as sustainable career paths.
    • Partnerships with Google for digital literacy tools and scholarships.
    • Collaborates with local universities and organizations for training and job placement.
  7. Financial Literacy

    • Learned through personal experience buying property on a $35K salary.
    • Advocates understanding credit, banking, and responsible money management.
  8. Call to Action

    • Support through donations, mentorship, volunteering, and spreading awareness.
    • Website: www.pillarsofsuccess202.com

Notable Quotes

  • On stigma:
    “People judge returning citizens as bad individuals without knowing their story. Many are just in survival mode.”

  • On success:
    “Progress—any form of it—is success. The difference between success and failure is taking action.”

  • On leadership:
    “We don’t succeed unless they succeed.”

  • On financial literacy:
    “It’s not about how much you make—it’s about what you do with it.”

  • On courage:
    “I walk by faith. Fearless. Failure and fear are the same—you learn from mistakes.”

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