RAITTIA ROGERS: Breaking Chains & Winning

Raittia Rogers wears many hats—wife, mother, entrepreneur, author, storyteller, voice over artist, actress, freelance writer, editor, speaker, community activist, and ordained minister. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Raittia serves as the CEO and Founder of Raittia Rogers Evangelism Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers several outreach programs to the community.

“I am here by God’s plan and grace,” Raittia tells us during her interview with VBD Magazine. Raittia has turned her knowledge into unmatched insights and is providing a stimulating environment to spur personal growth in others. We are delighted to share her story.

A New Path

“My three siblings and I were raised in a toxic environment,” says Raittia. “Our mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and she showed us more about fighting and shoplifting rather than giving us the love that we needed, because of how she was raised. I had hardcore relationships with my family and friends which caused me to have an unhealthy relationship with everyone.”

While serving an eight-year sentence for a robbery with a dangerous weapon, Raittia managed to overcome her addictions as her faith blossomed. “I remember being filled with peace. I felt loved and that gave me permission to love others, to pour the love of God that was on the inside of me into others.”

After serving 3 years in the penitentiary, Raittia was released in 2006. During her childhood, she was close to her father, but that was short-lived as he went to prison to serve a 40-year sentence for robbery. That kept her father away from the family for nearly 20 years. Eventually, Raittia was reunited with her father after his release from prison. She also reconciled with her mother. “I just love my mom. It’s crazy. It’s something God put in me, regardless of our past.”

Raittia has created a healthier environment for herself and is showing others that they can do the same in their communities and around the world. She is relentlessly pursuing her goals and achieving success along the way. The proud mom remains thankful for the opportunity to see her amazing 25-year-old son thriving as he walks in purpose.

“I got to where I am today by facing hard prison time and finding God who helped me to order my steps so that my life could shift in the right direction. I’m a beneficiary of God’s love, faithfulness, mercy, and forgiveness, and that’s why I encourage others to surrender to Him to find freedom by breaking out of prison.”