Grandmas - Agnes Owens and Ocie Williams at Summer Owens bridal shower
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Have You Ever Seen Someone Take Their Last Breath?

Honoring My Centenarian Grandmothers’ Legacy of Love, Wisdom, and Strength The Moment Everything Changed Have you ever seen someone take their last breath? I have. Someone who always proudly told everyone I looked like her, and I did. Even…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Charles Ewing
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Reinvesting Every Dollar: Charles Ewing Resilient Path to Transforming a Side Hustle Into an Empire

  In my work as a speaker and coach, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many inspiring people, but few embody the S.O. What! Success System quite like Charles Ewing. Charles Ewing is the President and CEO of Ewing Moving & Storage,…

Honorees Announced for the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, A Black-Tie Awards Celebration of Resilience, Leadership, and Community Impact

Memphis, Tennessee – March 11, 2025. The S.O. What! Foundation is excited to announce the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, a night dedicated to honoring individuals who exemplify resilience, perseverance, and a commitment…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - JW Gibson
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The CEO Who Started in His Mom’s Garage: JW Gibson Journey of Resilience

JW Gibson journey is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action—proving that Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices can transform even the toughest beginnings into lasting success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-WNfHJTdCM Growing…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Vincent McCaskill
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Transforming Grief into Growth: Vincent McCaskill Resilience in Building School Seed Foundation

Vincent McCaskill journey is a true reflection of the S.O. What! Success System—choosing to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life of impact.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDk10ax-_Po Losing…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Gale Jones Carson
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From Loss to Leading with Purpose: Gale Jones Carson Resilience in Reinventing Her Career

Gale Jones Carson story is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. She has faced unimaginable loss, career shifts, and moments that could have broken her—but instead, she chose to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses,…
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This Black History Month: A Reflection on My Grandmas and The Importance of Celebrating This Month

I remember as a little girl being chosen by my art teacher, a beautiful and caring white woman named Mrs. Hamilton, to participate in our school's Black History Month art project. She had drawn huge outline pictures of well-known African-American…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Jevonte Porter
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From Life’s Lows to Leading Memphis Forward: Jevonte Porter Story of Resilience

Jevonte Porter story is a true testament to the S.O. What! Success System—he didn’t let his circumstances define him. Instead, he used Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices to transform his life and inspire others…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Glen Guyton
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From Generational Gaps to Global Impact: Glen Guyton Resilient Rise

In this week’s S.O. What! Success Stories, I talk to Glen Guyton—my fellow keynote speaker friend, cultural futurist, and true example of living the S.O. What! Success System. His journey is a powerful testament to Overcoming Obstacles,…