Andy Dolich S.O. What! Success Story
It seems like it was just yesterday that I landed my first job out of college.
It was with the Memphis Grizzlies in their inaugural season in Memphis.
Well, it was actually 20 years ago.
But I remember so many details very vividly including…
Serial Entrepreneur LeShane Greenhill S.O. What! Success Story
When you leave home after high school on whatever path you choose, you have no idea who you’ll meet along that path. LeShane Greenhill was a fellow business major so I saw him in the business building often at the University of Memphis, and…
Burned by Bullying, Victorious as a Veteran – Justin Brazil S.O. What! Success Story
Once I started sharing my story, I began to hear and embrace the stories of others more and that includes Justin Brazil story.
A few years ago, I spoke on a local panel and met an amazing man with an incredible story of resilience. One of…
Kendra Morman S.O. What! Success Story
One of the organizations that I joined as a student at the University of Memphis was the Student Activities Council. I joined as a freshman, and as a sophomore, I was a committee chairperson- the Novelties and Varieties committee.
And Kendra…
Jenny Turner Koltnow S.O. What! Success Story
I enjoy reflecting on other people’s journeys (what I know of it) almost as much as I enjoy thinking about my own. When I was a student at the University of Memphis, I met this young advisor (Jenny Turner Koltnow) for one of the organizations…
“Champ” Ron Brooks S.O. What! Success Story
Maybe a year ago I had an opportunity to be interviewed by “Champ” Ron Brooks for his incredible podcast, Minding Your Business.
We met in college, but I didn’t get to know him until after that day. I had so much fun sharing my story…
Stephanie Jackson S.O. What! Success Story
It’s amazing when you look back over your life and think about the people you’ve met on your journey. And how they inspire you today. A freshman like me, Stephanie Jackson became my line sister and soror in 1998.
She became a young mom…
Netisha Burnett’s S.O. What! Success Story
When I randomly met Netisha Burnett at a mutual friend’s house, I never would have imagined a few years later that she would play such a major role in my life.
After bringing me in to speak when she worked for Girls, Inc., she became my…
Ciara Arrington S.O. What! Success Story
As an undergraduate soror of mine, Ciara Arrington approached me when I was speaking on campus about my new book. After the program, she asked me about marketing jobs and if I had any advice. I told her to get experience, and I offered to let…