Nothing is ever truly lost. Not even the dreams you walked away from.
If you've ever felt like you missed your moment, buried a passion, or wondered if time ran out—Margarette's story is a reminder that your next chapter doesn't just start today; it begins with the strength of everything you've already survived.
In the Spotlight
The Big Apple Film Festival and the NYPD featured a short documentary about how working as a street cop inspired Margarette to return to the studio after many years of giving up her passion for dance. From Ballet Shoes to Police Boots was an Official Selection of the Big Apple Film Festival, 2017. Enjoy a few BTS moments with the sound on. Click play to watch the film.
She showed up homeless on her first day with the NYPD.
The dancer who once dreamed of Juilliard had been locked away, replaced by the immediate need to survive.
But she never stopped moving forward.
Through twenty years of service on the force, through the writing of her raw and honest memoir, and now into a successful second career in acting and the performing arts.
This is proof that no matter how deep you bury a dream, it never truly dies—it just waits for you to be ready.
Her book will change the way you see yourself.
Running from Yesterday: A True Story of Hope, Courage, and Love is the story Margarette finally dared to tell—from the streets of Harlem, to the truth behind the badge, to the breaking point she never thought she'd survive.
A testament to survival and resilience. A reminder that no matter where you begin, you have the power to rewrite the life you have always wanted.
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