Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: Harriet Turk Resilient Leap into Public Speaking

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you!

In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I sat down with Harriet Turk—a dynamic speaker and consultant—who has faced some of life’s toughest challenges and still found a way to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to build a career and life that truly fulfills her.

Harriet Turk knows what it’s like to face uncertainty.

She walked away from a stable pharmaceutical sales career to chase her dream of public speaking—without a safety net. She’s navigated loss, self-doubt, and even the pressure of being a working mom while learning how to trust herself and redefine success on her own terms. She’s had to silence excuses, push past fears, and take calculated risks—even when the path ahead was unclear.

We didn’t hold back. We talked about:

• Overcoming obstacles—navigating loss, setbacks, and unexpected career shifts, including losing her business during COVID-19.
• Eliminating excuses—letting go of fear, self-doubt, and the guilt that comes with balancing work and motherhood.
• Calculating choices—taking risks, trusting her instincts, and defining success beyond job titles and status.

Harriet’s story is proof that success isn’t about luck—it’s about mindset, action, and refusing to let challenges define you.

This conversation is real, raw, and a reminder that success is something YOU create—even when the odds are stacked against you.

👉 Check out Harriet’s full S.O. What! Success Stories interview!!

In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories be reminded that it’s never too late to do what you always wanted to do. 

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S.O. What! Success Stories with Summer Owens is a series of casual conversations with overcomers about real life and resilience. Guests share their stories including some of the challenges they faced on their journeys to success. In each conversation, Summer breaks down the S.O. What! Success System and how implementing each of the elements leads to success in the face of even the greatest adversity.

THE S.O. WHAT! SUCCESS SYSTEM

Overcome Obstacles + Eliminate Excuses + Calculate Choices = S.O. What! Success

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