I have a very similar story as well but still on going. I worked 6$a hour job to get closer to an airline job for a foot in a door. I was homeless living out out my truck for two years while I went to school for my A&P license. My truck was 900$ and had issues break and I had to fix them as I went. The bearings, tie rods, gear box, etc... two year homeless feet cold and hungry and having to walk.. Just was alot of a toll on me. But I just graduated yesterday.. but things are getting better but everyday was and had been one thing after another
This country needs more women like this. Not people who want to stay on assistance and not improve. This women did exactly what assistance is meant to do, carry the person to a better life through effort. This women is amazing.
This was a great video, and showed another side of public assistance - when we help others to succeed, there is opportunity for them to repay society for that help. The 2.5 million she saved at Tinker AFB is (I assume) taxpayer money, so she has more than repaid her financial assistance. If we could figure out how to do this more often and more effectively, "welfare" would not be a negative word the way it is now for some many.
As a military and civilian pilot for 30 years, Congratulations on your hard work and success. We need great support to keep flying safely and make it home to our families. Godspeed kiddo.
Wow! Porsha, I am so very proud of you!! I just saw this episode on television. I was your art teacher in Norman. I never knew this story about you. I would have helped if I'd known. You have done GREAT for yourself!!! -Mrs. Gibson (Dillard)
Good for her!! She's a great example of what you can do no matter your current circumstances in life. A great role model for young women. Happy for her!
I wish everybody that is going through hard time in life could have an ending like this. She is a prime example of someone giving her a chance and she proved to herself and others that sometimes all we need is a little help. She and people like her is what make this country so great.
Wow .... Porsha Lippincott. I have a lot of admiration for people such as yourself. The way things eventually worked out for you is like a fairy tale story from start to finish. The money you saved that company is indeed money well spent by them investing in you as a student. Just awesome Porsha xx
God bless you sweetheart , good things come to good people , And you are a great women . You are a role model for all young people that are not afraid to work .
Great story. My wife works to help people like Porsha. She learned her job on her own, and after a short period of time is recognized as about the best there is in Oklahoma at what she does. She's helped a whole lot of kids, and gets such a high when they succeed.
You are living proof that this country still offers great opportunity to those who are willing to work for it. You are a fantastic example to others because rather than feeling sorry for yourself, you did something to improve your life. You should be very proud. Congratulations on your well deserved success.
Porsha, You made a good choice to choose aviation as a career field. I just retired working as a flight simulator technician for one of the larger U.S. passenger airlines for many years. Last year, a simulator technician was earning over $ 100,000 per year salary and that's straight pay without overtime or profit-sharing bonuses added. You're on the path to much financial success, and that doesn't even count the free trips you will be taking using your free travel benefits. Good Luck!
Once Upon a time I was an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the Air Force. I'm sorry for the hard road you were forced to deal with at such a young age. But I am equally gladdened to hear of your success. Thank you for your service. DOD civilians don't often get the credit they so richly deserve.
great story of good old hard work. So many of us faced the challenges like this young lady, made me think of all the friends couches and truck beds i slept on as a young guy. thanks for sharing
Wonderful self motivation,and the desire to give something back is praiseworthy,well done young lady for your gritted deternination,you deserve all the success in the world.
Wow! This is such an inspiring story. Porsha stayed level headed even through her tough times and that takes a lot of resolve and self confidence. I salute this young lady. And big Thank You to the people and the agencies that gave her positive guidance along the way.
That is very inspiring. We all think and wonder why life doesn’t go the way we want to and we start blaming other people but after watching this lady I can’t complain anymore and take things for granted.
Absolutely amazing!!! That girl has overcome the impossible & her son and future husband have such a fantastic role model to follow in life! Well done lady i wish the world had more people like you.
Wow! A breath of fresh air. Congratulations on your success, Porsha. I'm sure this is not the end of your career path. Godspeed and may your compass always bear north. Semper Fi.
Its great to see a testimony like this. These programs and donations are too often ridiculed as handouts to lazy worthless people. These programs are important and benefit our society. The best investment to make is in people.
Porsha, You're are an inspiration to all people who have hard times to get through in their life. Not only have you gotten past them, but you got busy and transformed your life for better times for you and your son. There's nothing more attractive than an super intelligent woman with beauty and brains with a willingness to work hard to achieve what she wants. I sincerely would like to congratulate you and hope that you have nothing but a happy and successful future life!
Pretty impressive lady with a nice personality and outlook on life in which her hardship has only made her industrious and resourceful in the best possible way and feels strongly about giving back
Wonderful, she didn't act like she was entitled, she gratefully accepted what was available. I would love to have the ability to fix and maintain jet engines. Best of luck in your future
What a great story, and she's obviously very deserving of every bit of a helping hand she's received. Her attitude is super and one a lot of well off people could learn from.
This is a great story. We are a rich country, opportunity like this should be available to everyone that needs a hand up. Like I said, this is a great story.
Wait to go, Porsha. Story is very uplifting. I'm myself was raised by a single mom, who put three of us through college because she went back to school as supposed to sting on welfare. I'm glad you can provide your son with a better life, because of your initiative.
She is the motivation of so many people. Life is all about struggle, there are so many ups and downs in life but if we put our best foot forward good things will happen.
Great story, and proof offering someone help to pick them out of the misfortunes of life and put them on a productive path is well worth the investment.
I am very proud of this young lady. It makes me feel good to know that, there are still determined people out there who will not give up. Life is too short to settle for less than perfection...
1st of thanks God for everything. Porsha your a true warrior, gorgeous young lady. You are strong and independent lady. thanks for sharing your Lovely story. God bless you Porsha. Hold your ground and thank God everyday.
I am so happy to know this woman got the help she needed and worked to get her life turned around. Porsha, I am proud of you and I am proud for you. You are a true inspiration. The best of luck to you and your son.
Thank you Porsha for keeping us pilots safe. You’re an inspiration and an amazing person! And once upon a time I instructed at an Air Force base nearby you, Vance in Enid.
Way to go Lady! You pulled yourself out of hard situation, with a lot of help, which you always want to pay forward later, and which it sounds like you're doing. Keep learning, keep living, and keep training and helping others, when we all do, it makes for a much better world!
This is a true inspiration for all of us who simply cry on little things and forget to thank God that He has given us so many things which many don't have. My heartful salute to you Porsha. You are a true legend.
porsha you have realy done great you have work hard to get were you are now you have a great job now please help others that have it hard show them that thay can change their life around to just like you did show them that i m realy proud of you keep going girl
One of the strongest women I have ever read or heard about. Amazing and I wish many others can do this but I think this is rare. My hat is off to you girl! You should be much more than just proud of your accomplishments! Go for it all
A very very smart lady I wish I had half the brains she has & I thought I was doing well been able to fix up my car,she has a different skill set that's for sure,well done girl u deserve every success..
Bravo!! It's nice to see a young woman take care of herself and be a good role model for the way to to be thru true hard work and with the love of God and others
No bitching, no screaming, no safe space bull. A real lady with true grit and determination and I hope she goes from success to success.
She is not only beautiful, but very smart, humble n hardworking. So proud of you. You GO GIRL !!!!! You really inspire me.
A real beauty with brains and talent.
I have a very similar story as well but still on going. I worked 6$a hour job to get closer to an airline job for a foot in a door. I was homeless living out out my truck for two years while I went to school for my A&P license. My truck was 900$ and had issues break and I had to fix them as I went. The bearings, tie rods, gear box, etc... two year homeless feet cold and hungry and having to walk.. Just was alot of a toll on me. But I just graduated yesterday.. but things are getting better but everyday was and had been one thing after another
This country needs more women like this. Not people who want to stay on assistance and not improve. This women did exactly what assistance is meant to do, carry the person to a better life through effort. This women is amazing.
This lady is worthy of praise for her hard work and determination!
This was a great video, and showed another side of public assistance - when we help others to succeed, there is opportunity for them to repay society for that help. The 2.5 million she saved at Tinker AFB is (I assume) taxpayer money, so she has more than repaid her financial assistance. If we could figure out how to do this more often and more effectively, "welfare" would not be a negative word the way it is now for some many.
This is what hard work gets you, a hand up, not a hand out. 👏👏👏👍
As a military and civilian pilot for 30 years, Congratulations on your hard work and success. We need great support to keep flying safely and make it home to our families. Godspeed kiddo.
Wow! Porsha, I am so very proud of you!! I just saw this episode on television. I was your art teacher in Norman. I never knew this story about you. I would have helped if I'd known. You have done GREAT for yourself!!!
-Mrs. Gibson (Dillard)
You’re soo kind.
Tracy Gibson hey hello
She's the definition of a hard worker
Mayor respect!!
Good for her!! She's a great example of what you can do no matter your current circumstances in life. A great role model for young women. Happy for her!
I wish everybody that is going through hard time in life could have an ending like this. She is a prime example of someone giving her a chance and she proved to herself and others that sometimes all we need is a little help. She and people like her is what make this country so great.
Some political ideologies are against giving people opportunities like this lady got.
"Thank you for helping me and now I am helping you back". This is an awesome human being; hard working and helping her students push themselves.
Such an inspiration , hats off lady !
I wish she worked on my crew. I’ve worked aviation for 22 years. It’s hard to find good mechanics and good work ethics.
This should be the story of anyone who needs the help and is willing to put in the work
We need more stories like this in the news.
Wow .... Porsha Lippincott. I have a lot of admiration for people such as yourself. The way things eventually worked out for you is like a fairy tale story from start to finish. The money you saved that company is indeed money well spent by them investing in you as a student. Just awesome Porsha xx
God bless you sweetheart , good things come to good people , And you are a great women . You are a role model for all young people that are not afraid to work .
Great story. My wife works to help people like Porsha. She learned her job on her own, and after a short period of time is recognized as about the best there is in Oklahoma at what she does. She's helped a whole lot of kids, and gets such a high when they succeed.
She is a warrior, a hero! And someone from another planet! You are just amazing!
I love stories like this. Just imagine what the world would be like if we all just helped each other to be better.
Lady you may of had a little help along the way but it was your guts and determination that’s got you where you are today, hats of to you.!!
Smart business/company and hard working lady. They invested in her and she paid back by showing ways to save money. It's a win win for everybody.
You are living proof that this country still offers great opportunity to those who are willing to work for it. You are a fantastic example to others because rather than feeling sorry for yourself, you did something to improve your life. You should be very proud. Congratulations on your well deserved success.
she is gorgeous. I love her confidence.
Porsha, You made a good choice to choose aviation as a career field. I just retired working as a flight simulator technician for one of the larger U.S. passenger airlines for many years. Last year, a simulator technician was earning over $ 100,000 per year salary and that's straight pay without overtime or profit-sharing bonuses added. You're on the path to much financial success, and that doesn't even count the free trips you will be taking using your free travel benefits. Good Luck!
Don't worry about writing a check to pay it back. Your story is what the system is for and it's intent.
Once Upon a time I was an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the Air Force. I'm sorry for the hard road you were forced to deal with at such a young age. But I am equally gladdened to hear of your success. Thank you for your service. DOD civilians don't often get the credit they so richly deserve.
great story of good old hard work. So many of us faced the challenges like this young lady, made me think of all the friends couches and truck beds i slept on as a young guy. thanks for sharing
Porsha, you rock! We've heard of homeless to Harvard, but your story is uplifting to all!
A great lady you are.I salute u.
Wonderful self motivation,and the desire to give something back is praiseworthy,well done young lady for your gritted deternination,you deserve all the success in the world.
This woman is great and a true inspiration.
She is inspiration for everyone.
Love this story, Porsha proves that with courage & the willingness to learn can take you anywhere. Thanks for sharing this.
Wow! This is such an inspiring story. Porsha stayed level headed even through her tough times and that takes a lot of resolve and self confidence. I salute this young lady. And big Thank You to the people and the agencies that gave her positive guidance along the way.
That is very inspiring. We all think and wonder why life doesn’t go the way we want to and we start blaming other people but after watching this lady I can’t complain anymore and take things for granted.
Absolutely amazing!!! That girl has overcome the impossible & her son and future husband have such a fantastic role model to follow in life! Well done lady i wish the world had more people like you.
Awesome young woman with the right attitude.
Wow! A breath of fresh air. Congratulations on your success, Porsha. I'm sure this is not the end of your career path. Godspeed and may your compass always bear north. Semper Fi.
That is incredible. Those people and institutions help her are amazing we need more of those.
You are lucky to have such a society. Kudos to America.
Love your Drive!!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped her achieve what she wanted.
Fantastic women, a real fighter. I was so touched.
Been there. Be Smart. Be Strong. and be Good. Congratulations.
Its great to see a testimony like this. These programs and donations are too often ridiculed as handouts to lazy worthless people. These programs are important and benefit our society.
The best investment to make is in people.
This is what ambition and determination gets you! You go girl!!!!
Porsha, You're are an inspiration to all people who have hard times to get through in their life. Not only have you gotten past them, but you got busy and transformed your life for better times for you and your son. There's nothing more attractive than an super intelligent woman with beauty and brains with a willingness to work hard to achieve what she wants. I sincerely would like to congratulate you and hope that you have nothing but a happy and successful future life!
I would love to meet this Smart , Intelligent beautiful Lady , She rocks !!!She has brains and looks.. what else could you ask for .
that lady had been given the chance of a lifetime , im glad she made good use of it
Pretty impressive lady with a nice personality and outlook on life in which her hardship has only made her industrious and resourceful in the best possible way and feels strongly about giving back
Thanks for people and local authority and her willing to work.
Wonderful, she didn't act like she was entitled, she gratefully accepted what was available. I would love to have the ability to fix and maintain jet engines. Best of luck in your future
She's definitely an inspiration! Good for you Porsha!
What a great story, and she's obviously very deserving of every bit of a helping hand she's received. Her attitude is super and one a lot of well off people could learn from.
This is a great story. We are a rich country, opportunity like this should be available to everyone that needs a hand up. Like I said, this is a great story.
Wait to go, Porsha. Story is very uplifting. I'm myself was raised by a single mom, who put three of us through college because she went back to school as supposed to sting on welfare. I'm glad you can provide your son with a better life, because of your initiative.
She is the motivation of so many people. Life is all about struggle, there are so many ups and downs in life but if we put our best foot forward good things will happen.
Great story, and proof offering someone help to pick them out of the misfortunes of life and put them on a productive path is well worth the investment.
Porsha Lippincott Thumbs up girl. What an amazing story you have.
WHAT AN INSPIRING STORY,FOR A VERY DETERMINED LADY,YOU COULD PATENT WHAT YOU DID AND MAKE A FORTUNE FOR YOUR SELF AS WELL
I am very proud of this young lady. It makes me feel good to know that, there are still determined people out there who will not give up. Life is too short to settle for less than perfection...
now this lady is a role model, someone to lookup to. incredible.
I would love to buy her lunch and just listen to her, she seems like an amazing soul
Her courage! She's a real fighter man! May god bless you!!
Amazing story. This is how real Hope works, it takes hard work and community that care.
1st of thanks God for everything. Porsha your a true warrior, gorgeous young lady. You are strong and independent lady. thanks for sharing your Lovely story. God bless you Porsha. Hold your ground and thank God everyday.
I am so happy to know this woman got the help she needed and worked to get her life turned around.
Porsha, I am proud of you and I am proud for you. You are a true inspiration.
The best of luck to you and your son.
Porsha, so proud of you!! You are inspired many people to do not to give up by Do something that they want
Porsha God Bless you, you're my kind of Lady.
Thank you Porsha for keeping us pilots safe. You’re an inspiration and an amazing person! And once upon a time I instructed at an Air Force base nearby you, Vance in Enid.
I wish more people were like her.
Way to go Lady! You pulled yourself out of hard situation, with a lot of help, which you always want to pay forward later, and which it sounds like you're doing. Keep learning, keep living, and keep training and helping others, when we all do, it makes for a much better world!
This is a true inspiration for all of us who simply cry on little things and forget to thank God that He has given us so many things which many don't have. My heartful salute to you Porsha. You are a true legend.
Well done Porsha, Absolutely lovely to listen to her well-articulated speech with full of supporting facts. Take my hat off to this lady Best of luck
What an inspiring story and an amazing young lady. Way to go.
porsha you have realy done great you have work hard to get were you are now you have a great job now please help others that have it hard show them that thay can change their life around to just like you did show them that i m realy proud of you keep going girl
This is what a success looks like when someone that is internally motivated to be great gets the right support.
This is a true definition of an outstanding individual. Truly a remarkable woman!
One of the strongest women I have ever read or heard about. Amazing and I wish many others can do this but I think this is rare. My hat is off to you girl! You should be much more than just proud of your accomplishments! Go for it all
You're a true strong woman Porcha ... Proud to know you
*What an ambitious motivated young lady!*
Nice work. Once homeless it's hard to get back on your feet. I have been their and don't ever want to go back.
A very very smart lady I wish I had half the brains she has & I thought I was doing well been able to fix up my car,she has a different skill set that's for sure,well done girl u deserve every success..
Great story. She refused to give up, that is what it takes at times.
Amazing women.. just simply amazing. God help those who help themselves and you have proved it after all your trial and tribulations.
Bravo!!
It's nice to see a young woman take care of herself and be a good role model for the way to to be thru true hard work and with the love of God and others
What an amazing story! I'm officially ashamed of myself.
This is a great story. Wish there were more like it.
Amazing woman. Inspiring. Good for you miss.
She deserves a beautiful home...!
I want to give her a hug precious girl
thanks for sharing and being today's blessing
Proud of her she's an amazing example.
God bless you you are an inspiration to all young people that are struggling. Keep it up.
I would love to meet this lady. She truly is a warrior! So cool that she fixed her own oil pan.
This an awesome story and I give you alot of credit for rising up to the challenge and overcoming the horrible adversity that you did young lady 😊