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 […]
I remember as a little girl being chosen by my art teacher, a beautiful and caring white woman named Mrs. Hamilton, to participate in our school’s Black History Month art project. She had drawn huge outline pictures of well-known African-American figures we had been learning about in our other classes. Our job was to color […]
Jevonte Porter story is a true testament to the S.O. What! Success System—he didn’t let his circumstances define him. Instead, he used Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices to transform his life and inspire others to do the same. Growing up in Memphis with a teen mother and no father figure, Jevonte Porter could […]
In this week’s S.O. What! Success Stories, I talk to Glen Guyton—my fellow keynote speaker friend, cultural futurist, and true example of living the S.O. What! Success System. His journey is a powerful testament to Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices to create a life of impact. Glen Guyton grew up in a […]
Happy Valentine’s Day—a day filled with hearts, chocolates, and grand romantic gestures. For some, it’s a day of love and celebration. For others, it’s a reminder of relationships lost, love never found, or expectations that fell short. I’ve lived through both extremes. I’ve had Valentine’s Days that made me feel cherished, and others that left […]
In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the honor of talking with my friend and fellow speaker, Alana Hill. We first met through the National Speakers Association, but our connection grew deeper over a memorable lunch in Houston. That day, I learned about Alana’s incredible story of resilience, one that moved me […]
In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I sit down with my friend and mastermind partner, Dr. Reginald Porter, Jr, whose journey is a masterclass in resilience and leadership. From leadership roles at FedEx to serving as chief of staff for Shelby County Schools and now leading RS Porter Consultancy, Reginald Porter has faced […]
In this inspiring episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I sat down with my longtime friend, Dorcas Young Griffin, whose journey exemplifies resilience and grace. From our first connection at the Healing Center to her current role as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Shelby County Government, I have witnessed her remarkable growth and unwavering faith. […]
