
Building Indivisible Resilience | Denise Hamilton
I’m thrilled to share a very special episode of S.O. What! Success Stories with you! I recently sat down with my friend and Mastermind partner of five years, Denise Hamilton. Denise is a true powerhouse who has spent over 25 years leading…

Actions and Accountability, Choices and Consequences: The Capital Murder of My Cousin, Avis Terrell Jones
August 22, 2021, that was the last time I saw my cousin Avis Terrell Jones. He was showing me around a house he was fixing up for his mother. It was about two months before his life was tragically taken. I had gone to visit his father, my great…

The Power of Authentic, Resilient Leadership | Dr. Justin Lawhead
In this inspiring episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I was moved by Dr. Justin Lawhead openness and vulnerability that I’m sure will move you too. As someone I consider a friend, I call him Justin.
There are people in every organization…

Running with Resilience: Overcoming Obstacles and Winning Life’s Races | with Te’Retta Hall
In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Te'Retta Hall, an inspiring figure who embodies resilience and dedication. As a certified trainer, entrepreneuHER, and ordained Elder, Te'Retta has…

S.O. What! Success Stories: Crystal Clark-Chatman
Crystal Clark-Chatman is an extraordinary advocate for young women, particularly within the Black community.
Moreover, I am incredibly honored to have met her through her tireless work serving youth. Her unwavering passion and immense sacrifice…

S.O. What! Success Stories: Lisa Moore
It’s funny when you meet someone who looks so different from you and who has a completely different background from you, but you end up being so much alike.
And even discovering more similarities with life transitions.
Lisa Moore, founder…

S.O. What! Success Stories: Jason Harris
As a member of the National Speakers Association, I have met some incredible people. One of the people at the top of that list is Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jason Harris.
A distinguished keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert…

S.O. What! Success Stories: Cherisse Scott
Don’t you just love someone who is a fighter for others? And for justice.
That’s my girl, Cherisse Scott. We met nearly 15 years ago as part of a collaborative to reduce teen pregnancy called Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV). I have admired,…

Physically and Mentally Fit: Kenneth Burnett’s S.O. What! Success Story
When I held the 2nd Annual Love Yourself Event, I started to include speakers on wellness and fitness. That’s when I met Kenneth Burnett, who has been supporting the S.O. What! Foundation and the Love Yourself Event ever since.
However,…