Something powerful just happened at Hillcrest High School… and it’s exactly what so many schools need right now. After a semester of using the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education Program, I had the chance to visit the students who had been reading my book and going through the lessons. The moment I walked […]
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, […]
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. […]
Honoring My Centenarian Grandmothers’ Legacy of Love, Wisdom, and Strength The Moment Everything Changed Have you ever seen someone take their last breath? I have. Someone who always proudly told everyone I looked like her, and I did. Even as she lay her casket, countless family members told me she looked like me. Whew… One […]
In my work as a speaker and coach, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many inspiring people, but few embody the S.O. What! Success System quite like Charles Ewing. Charles Ewing is the President and CEO of Ewing Moving & Storage, and his journey is a masterclass in Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating […]
Memphis, Tennessee – March 11, 2025. The S.O. What! Foundation is excited to announce the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, a night dedicated to honoring individuals who exemplify resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to uplifting others. This highly anticipated black-tie fundraising event will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the […]
JW Gibson journey is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action—proving that Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices can transform even the toughest beginnings into lasting success. Growing up in the housing projects of South Memphis, JW could have let his circumstances limit him. Instead, he made bold moves—leaving a […]
Vincent McCaskill journey is a true reflection of the S.O. What! Success System—choosing to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life of impact. Losing his mother at just 12 years old could have shattered him. Being a Black man navigating systemic challenges could have discouraged him. But instead of letting his […]
Gale Jones Carson story is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. She has faced unimaginable loss, career shifts, and moments that could have broken her—but instead, she chose to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to build a life of strength, leadership, and impact. Growing up in a family […]
