Meet Dr. Pearl Pugh

We were lucky to catch up with Dr. Pearl Pugh recently and have shared our conversation below.

Dr. Pearl , so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Confidence and Self-esteem does not just happen. It takes time!!! Confidence and Self-esteem comes from the inside. If one is unhappy within it simply spills over on the outside. It took me finding myself from within. I had to stop listening to others on how they view me before I became truly happy and confident in myself.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, Business Mogul, “Mompreneur” and Philanthropist Dr. Pearl Pugh, has a heart for Gods people. With her mom’s kindred spirit as an early influence, her love of education was a trait Dr. Pugh adopted. She is the CEO and Founder of Treasures of Pearl and the Founder and Chairman of The Treasured Pearls Foundation. The Treasured Pearls Foundation mission is to provide resources and tools for postsecondary education and empower the community by meeting needs to overcome hardship. Dr. Pugh is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. where she is both active and financial in her service.

Dr. Pugh holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (’12), Master of Science in Computer Science from Norfolk State University (’14), and a Doctor of Information Technology with a concentration in Project Management from Capella University (’19).

Dr. Pugh is a Federal Government employee, serving the Department of Defense as The Chief of Organizational Health. While working in the Federal Government, she honed her skills and learned to own her talents. After ultimately leaping to develop her business empire, she now prides herself in her ability to cultivate opportunities for other women to follow her example.

Dr. Pugh is the wife of Terrence Pugh, a Software Engineer. Together they have two sons, Tahj and Tycen. Dr. Pugh is a woman grounded with high ethical standards, steeped in her faith to Christ. Dr. Pugh is a strong believer in meritorious academic achievement and a committed servant to the needs of her community. She takes pride in everything that she does.

Ultimately, it was Pearl’s curiosity, belief in herself, and faith in God, which led her to becoming the leader she is today, with a trailblazing brand. Pearl believes that everyone has a story, and that hers is one that can be an inspiration to many young women, mothers and entrepreneurs. Dr. Pugh has learned to overcome fear and rejection and wants to encourage others to do the same in order to sprout into who they do not expect!

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Three skills or philosophies I had to learn early in life were: 1) Trust God with Everything 2) You Can’t Do it Alone and 3) Set Boundaries and Stick To Them. The advice I would offer to one who is early on their journey is Trust The Process. We are constantly growing and evolving everyday. Life isn’t easy and never will be, but you will make it.

If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?
Imposter Syndrome has been an ongoing challenge for me. I will admit that I have accomplished alot in the past 33 years, but to be honest it seems surreal. I am shocked every time someone calls me Dr. Pugh. However, I had to remember I earned it and I will walk in it.

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