So many blessings came from my experience at my first career job which was with the Memphis Grizzlies. There was a group of us hired as temporary sales reps whose job was to get as many season ticket and group sales for the team as possible before the season started. It was a four-month opportunity […]
In just two days, I’ll be celebrating the 102nd birthday of a woman who played a crucial role in shaping me. Last year, we threw a whimsical 101 Dalmatians-themed party in her honor, and for her 100th, we went all out with a Roaring 20’s bash live-streamed on my YouTube channel. And guess what? My […]
You never know what the next person has gone through, overcome, or still dealing with. Last year I had the incredible opportunity to host the Women of Achievement awards. As a 2012 Heroism honoree, I had been introduced to a beautiful sisterhood of powerful women in the Memphis community. And a decade later, I was […]
When I published my memoir, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother, my number one goal was to help teen moms. I ultimately created a powerful, trauma-informed curriculum that promoted academic excellence and social and emotional development. Before I created the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education […]
As we step into Women’s History Month, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible women who have shaped history and left an indelible mark. In this photo, I’m surrounded by two of my friends and mentors, Beverly Robertson and Rose Flenorl, both history-makers in their own right. Honoring History-Makers and Mentors Beverly, the long-time […]
I’ve been a full-time entrepreneur for over a decade (a boss all my life ), but it still feels weird seeing CEO tied to my name. Weird in a special, awesome way. I’m grateful for this acknowledgement and article about my journey! Summer Owens: Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Personal Triumph in Today’s Youth
Ready to embark on a month of honoring extraordinary women who have left an indelible mark on our world? Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of remarkable women throughout history. I’m reaching out because there’s still time to make your Women’s History Month celebration truly unforgettable! Inspiring Legacies: […]
Be the Bag! Don’t chase it! Whew! Powerful words to live by from a man who eats excuses and uses them to make him stronger to help others. Recently, I had the opportunity to give a company-wide keynote and then a leadership training to management for Transnetyx, an awesome organization that is now sponsoring the […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹 Isn’t it just wonderful to celebrate love, especially when it comes in the form of powerful women? Today, I want to share a heartwarming experience that truly made my heart swell with admiration and resilience. Claressa Shields: A Champion of Resilience Several years ago, I was honored as part of the […]
