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 […]
As a member of the National Speakers Association, I have met some incredible people. One of the people at the top of that list is Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jason Harris. A distinguished keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert thought leader. Jason is a powerhouse professional and a great friend. His service in the US Air […]
Don’t you just love someone who is a fighter for others? And for justice. That’s my girl, Cherisse Scott. We met nearly 15 years ago as part of a collaborative to reduce teen pregnancy called Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV). I have admired, loved, and respected her tremendously since. For 19 years, Cherisse Scott has been […]
When I held the 2nd Annual Love Yourself Event, I started to include speakers on wellness and fitness. That’s when I met Kenneth Burnett, who has been supporting the S.O. What! Foundation and the Love Yourself Event ever since. However, it was until I interviewed Kenneth Burnett that I learned just how powerful his story […]
How do you deal with grief? Well, when I lost my girls (both of my grandmothers) five days apart last month, I had to demonstrate what I teach and practice what I preach. I had to say, “S.O. What!” and, “so NOW what?” to focus on ways to use the painful experience for something positive. […]
I’m not sure how I came to the realization of the importance of embracing legacy and resilience, but I have learned to love the power in journies of those who have come before me. Especially, because I am a black woman, I appreciate and honor the legacy of black women. Last month I struggled through […]
Although some people see Mothers Day as a commerical holiday, I think it is a special day to be intentional about celebrating any and all mother-figures. But after nearly 45 years, today is my first Mothers Day without my girls, my grandmothers. Two special people who were played different roles in making it possible for […]
Have you ever experienced someone else making you see that you have something amazing. Something that can impact thousands of lives in so many ways. I met Shelia Chatman when she asked to meet with me after discovering my first book, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother. She […]
