Turning 46: How One Birthday Sparked a Movement to Help Others Overcome Obstacles

From One Birthday to a Bigger Purpose What if one day—one birthday—changed the entire course of your life? I was 15 years old when that happened to me. A birthday that should’ve been filled with carefree joy ended with the kind of…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - James Layman
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From Grief to Growth: James Layman Resilience Story

James Layman story is a perfect example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. His journey demonstrates how to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQEAhIOaXM In…
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Turning 46 with a Gift for Grads – Two Life-Changing Books

Every year on my birthday, I reflect on the gifts life has given me – not the kind wrapped in bows, but the kind wrapped in pain, struggle, and unbreakable purpose. As I count down to my 46th birthday one week from today, I can’t help…
3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree honorees
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A Night of Resilience, Reflection, and Scholarship Awards for Resilient Students: My Heartfelt Reflections

I’m still feeling the impact of the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, and I can honestly say it was one of the most powerful nights of my life. Standing on that stage, looking out at a room filled with…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Dorian Spears
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From Uncertainty to Impact: Dorian Spears’ Blueprint for Resilience

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System: Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices, and I knew I had to share it with you. In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Harriet Turk
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Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: Harriet Turk Resilient Leap into Public Speaking

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I sat down with Harriet Turk—a dynamic speaker and consultant—who…
Summer and Kailey at the Prominent Black Women's Banquet
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From Teen Mom to Inspirational Speaker for Black Women: My Full-Circle Moment at Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Prominent Black Women’s Banquet

There are moments in life that take your breath away—not because they’re unexpected, but because they remind you just how far you’ve come. That’s exactly how it felt to stand on stage as the keynote speaker for the Prominent Black Women’s…
Hillcrest High School Students with Summer Owens
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How One Literacy and Life Skills Program Is Transforming Classrooms and Student Lives

Something powerful just happened at Hillcrest High School… and it’s exactly what so many schools need right now. After a semester of using the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education Program, I had the chance…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Apostle Stacy Spencer
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Overcoming Generational Trauma: Dr. Stacy Spencer Resilience in Ministry and Life

Dr. Stacy Spencer journey is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and the ability to turn pain into purpose. Through his life's challenges—growing up in a single-parent household, experiencing trauma, and facing the struggles of…