Are You Covered By Asha Simone
Overview
Are You Covered? by Tamiko M. Hite is a deeply moving and empowering nonfiction narrative that follows the transformative journey of Asha Simone—a woman who rises from personal pain to become a force of protection and purpose in her community. Blending memoir, financial literacy, and legacy building, this book is both a guide and a call to action for those ready to secure their lives and uplift others in the process.
After the sudden death of her mother, Asha learns the harsh cost of being unprepared: no life insurance, no power of attorney, and no plan. Fueled by grief and a sense of responsibility, she enters the insurance industry—not to chase commissions but to become the answer her family never had. With no mentor, no money, and no blueprint, she starts from the ground up, knocking on doors and building a business rooted in real impact.
Each chapter unfolds a critical layer of Asha’s journey:
Laying her financial foundation through struggle and sacrifice.
Facing burnout and learning to protect her peace with therapy and boundaries.
Experiencing love and loss with Jabari, which catalyzes her message around real protection.
Educating her community through workshops, financial literacy, and personal storytelling.
Confronting trauma as both a survivor of domestic violence and a former law enforcement officer.
Building legacy systems, including launching transitional housing for women through real estate, teaching budgeting, and helping survivors become strategists.
Asha’s evolution becomes a movement. Through her nonprofit She’s Covered, she mentors women from shelters to success, creates financial and real estate systems for sustainable growth, and trains a new wave of protectors across multiple cities—including Detroit, where her expansion becomes a blueprint for national impact.
By the end, Asha reaches not just professional milestones but personal liberation. She becomes Vice President in her financial firm—not because she chased rank, but because she answered the assignment. Her journey affirms that being “covered” is more than insurance—it’s a lifestyle of preparation, legacy, and intention.
Themes explored:
Financial literacy as a life-saving tool
Real estate as a vehicle for community healing
Life insurance beyond death—using living benefits for dignity
Personal healing turned into systems that empower others
Domestic violence survivorship, spiritual restoration, and woman-led leadership
Are You Covered? is for the woman who’s tired of surviving and ready to build. It’s for the builder who needs structure. It’s for the survivor who wants strategy. And it’s for anyone who believes that wealth isn’t just income—it’s impact that outlives you.
Overview
Are You Covered? by Tamiko M. Hite is a deeply moving and empowering nonfiction narrative that follows the transformative journey of Asha Simone—a woman who rises from personal pain to become a force of protection and purpose in her community. Blending memoir, financial literacy, and legacy building, this book is both a guide and a call to action for those ready to secure their lives and uplift others in the process.
After the sudden death of her mother, Asha learns the harsh cost of being unprepared: no life insurance, no power of attorney, and no plan. Fueled by grief and a sense of responsibility, she enters the insurance industry—not to chase commissions but to become the answer her family never had. With no mentor, no money, and no blueprint, she starts from the ground up, knocking on doors and building a business rooted in real impact.
Each chapter unfolds a critical layer of Asha’s journey:
Laying her financial foundation through struggle and sacrifice.
Facing burnout and learning to protect her peace with therapy and boundaries.
Experiencing love and loss with Jabari, which catalyzes her message around real protection.
Educating her community through workshops, financial literacy, and personal storytelling.
Confronting trauma as both a survivor of domestic violence and a former law enforcement officer.
Building legacy systems, including launching transitional housing for women through real estate, teaching budgeting, and helping survivors become strategists.
Asha’s evolution becomes a movement. Through her nonprofit She’s Covered, she mentors women from shelters to success, creates financial and real estate systems for sustainable growth, and trains a new wave of protectors across multiple cities—including Detroit, where her expansion becomes a blueprint for national impact.
By the end, Asha reaches not just professional milestones but personal liberation. She becomes Vice President in her financial firm—not because she chased rank, but because she answered the assignment. Her journey affirms that being “covered” is more than insurance—it’s a lifestyle of preparation, legacy, and intention.
Themes explored:
Financial literacy as a life-saving tool
Real estate as a vehicle for community healing
Life insurance beyond death—using living benefits for dignity
Personal healing turned into systems that empower others
Domestic violence survivorship, spiritual restoration, and woman-led leadership
Are You Covered? is for the woman who’s tired of surviving and ready to build. It’s for the builder who needs structure. It’s for the survivor who wants strategy. And it’s for anyone who believes that wealth isn’t just income—it’s impact that outlives you.