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 […]
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 […]
