Entries by Summer Owens

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From Grief to Growth: James Layman Resilience Story

James Layman story is a perfect example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. His journey demonstrates how to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and impact. In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the privilege of speaking with James, the director […]

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A Night of Resilience, Reflection, and Scholarship Awards for Resilient Students: My Heartfelt Reflections

I’m still feeling the impact of the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, and I can honestly say it was one of the most powerful nights of my life. Standing on that stage, looking out at a room filled with people who believe in the power of resilience, transformation, and hope—it reminded me […]

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From Uncertainty to Impact: Dorian Spears’ Blueprint for Resilience

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System: Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices, and I knew I had to share it with you. In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I reconnected with Dorian Spears — a brilliant consultant and strategist with Demille Global Strategy and […]

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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 […]

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From Teen Mom to Inspirational Speaker for Black Women: My Full-Circle Moment at Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Prominent Black Women’s Banquet

There are moments in life that take your breath away—not because they’re unexpected, but because they remind you just how far you’ve come. That’s exactly how it felt to stand on stage as the keynote speaker for the Prominent Black Women’s Banquet hosted by the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at […]

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Overcoming Generational Trauma: Dr. Stacy Spencer Resilience in Ministry and Life

Dr. Stacy Spencer journey is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and the ability to turn pain into purpose. Through his life’s challenges—growing up in a single-parent household, experiencing trauma, and facing the struggles of generational curses—Dr. Stacy Spencer has lived out the S.O. What! Success System, choosing to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, […]

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From Childhood Bullying to Community Healing: David Jordan Resilient Mission

Some people talk about making a difference, and others spend their lives doing it. My friend David Jordan, President & CEO of Agape Child & Family Services, has dedicated 30 years to uplifting families, fighting poverty, and leading with faith. David Jordan journey is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. […]