I am so excited to share my latest S.O. What! Success Stories episode with the incredible Geo Derice, a marketing genius, author, and founder of 2020 Living and First Book Done. This episode was special because Geo has helped me in my business and we have become fast friends, and let me tell you, his […]
An unexpected new friend. When Marty Kelman joined the board of the University of Memphis National Alumni Association, I had no idea who he was. Nor did I expect to be having lunch with him, laughing with him, or talking life with him. In board meetings, he spoke up, asked questions, pushed back, and volunteered […]
I’m thrilled to share a very special episode of S.O. What! Success Stories with you! I recently sat down with my friend and Mastermind partner of five years, Denise Hamilton. Denise is a true powerhouse who has spent over 25 years leading major companies like AOL and CBRE through incredible change and growth. Denise’s journey […]
This Grandparents Day is bittersweet for me. It’s the first one without my grandmothers, Agnes Idella “Dorothy” Jones Owens and Ocie Lee Woods Williams, who both transitioned this year. They were two of the strongest, wisest women I’ve ever known, and they lived nearly a century each, shaping my life with love, resilience, and humor. […]
August 22, 2021, that was the last time I saw my cousin Avis Terrell Jones. He was showing me around a house he was fixing up for his mother. It was about two months before his life was tragically taken. I had gone to visit his father, my great uncle, who is now my grandmother’s […]
In this inspiring episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I was moved by Dr. Justin Lawhead openness and vulnerability that I’m sure will move you too. As someone I consider a friend, I call him Justin. There are people in every organization who do more than just their jobs—they live their purpose, pouring their hearts […]
In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Te’Retta Hall, an inspiring figure who embodies resilience and dedication. As a certified trainer, entrepreneuHER, and ordained Elder, Te’Retta has channeled her passion for health and wellness into a mission that goes far beyond just physical fitness. Through […]
Crystal Clark-Chatman is an extraordinary advocate for young women, particularly within the Black community. Moreover, I am incredibly honored to have met her through her tireless work serving youth. Her unwavering passion and immense sacrifice in growing the outstanding nonprofit organization she founded, Beautiful Spirited Women (BSW), have been nothing short of inspiring. BSW is […]
It’s funny when you meet someone who looks so different from you and who has a completely different background from you, but you end up being so much alike. And even discovering more similarities with life transitions. Lisa Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Possibilities Consulting. With over 35 years of leadership experience, Lisa helps […]
