Ricky Floyd
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From Poverty to Pastor to Prosperity: Ricky Floyd S.O. What! Success Story

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…
Women's History Month
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Summer Owens: Honoring Living Legends

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…
Mahal Burr
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Overcoming Odds: Mahal Burr’s S.O. What! Success Story

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…
Celebrating an anniversary- The 10th anniversary of Life After Birth- A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother

10 Ways to Use the Life After Birth book to Help Teen Moms

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…
Women's History Month
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Empowering Women’s History Month: Honoring Legacies and Creating Your Own

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…
CEO Summer Owens
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CEO Summer Owens Still Sounds Weird

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! &nbs…
Women's History Month
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Elevate Women’s History Month with Summer Owens, Empowerment in Celebration

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…
Antonio Taylor
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Antonio Taylor Resilient Journey from Fatherhood to VP | S.O. What! Success Story

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…
Resilience
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Empowered Love: Inspiring Resilience and Confidence Beyond Valentine’s Day

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…