I don’t believe any connection is an accident. Nearly 15 years ago, I met Michael Scruggs through an unlikely mutual connection. Years later, I saw him again at LeBonheur hospital. He was there praying for a child he knew, and I was there with my cousin who had been airlifted there. Both children are okay […]
Most of the time, we don’t understand the impact or importance of relationships until years (or even decades) later. I met Jae Henderson when we were both undergrads at the University of Memphis. She was a Zeta, and I was an AKA. As part of the special Greek unity at our school, we were sisters. […]
How to Cultivate Resilience and Thrive? Have you ever faced a setback that felt insurmountable, yet you found the strength within to not only overcome it but also emerge stronger than before? Although I have many memories of examples from my own life, becoming a mom at 15 by someone I didn’t know was a […]
How to Boost Confidence and Transform Your Life? Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be brimming with confidence, ready to tackle any challenge life throws your way? Able to go for whatever you want in life? Well, you’re not alone. Confidence is the secret sauce that can change your life in […]
Have you ever felt hopeless like I sometimes have? Life, you know, it’s like this wild adventure with twists and turns, and sometimes, it feels like we’re navigating through a storm. But amidst it all, there’s hope – a resilient, enduring hope that lights up our path. Three years ago, I celebrated the 10th anniversary […]
“Most people have the appetite for success but don’t have the stomach for it.” Ouch! Those are just a few of the wise words I’ve heard from my friend, Sylvia Monique Williams. When I started my job as a Senior Marketing Specialist at FedEx in 2007, my good friend Ricky Floyd immediately told me to […]
Have you ever been bullied? Or been a bully? Bullying – a word that can send shivers down the spine of anyone who’s experienced it. Or who has seen the devastation bullying can cause. I know this feeling all too well. Years ago, I shared my story, including the days when I was called beaver […]
If you’ve ever been labeled a ‘rebel’, ‘bossy’, or ‘stubborn’, I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. These adjectives, which some perceive as negatives, can actually be your superpowers when it comes to leadership. It’s about flipping the script and harnessing that rebellious energy for growth, success, and resilience. I’ve always had a […]
It’s Summer Owens here, your go-to gal for all things resilience, confidence, leadership, and life. Let’s face it, life is a roller coaster, filled with ups, downs, twists, turns, and those occasional moments where you feel like screaming, “Stop the ride, I want to get off!” But guess what? You’ve got a secret weapon – […]
