
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

From Childhood Bullying to Community Healing: David Jordan Resilient Mission
Some people talk about making a difference, and others spend their lives doing it. My friend David Jordan, President & CEO of Agape Child & Family Services, has dedicated 30 years to uplifting families, fighting poverty, and leading…

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…

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…

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…