Celebrating an anniversary- The 15th anniversary of Life After Birth- A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother
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From Pain to Power: 15 Years After My Memoir, Here’s What Confidence and Resilience Created

The number 15 has defined two of the biggest turning points in my life. I was 15 when I became a mother—unprepared, afraid, but determined.And my son was 15 when I published my memoir—an unfiltered story of my…
Summer Owens holding book, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother
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15 Years Later: How One Inspirational Teen Mom Story Is Still Changing Lives

Can you believe it’s been 15 years?! Fifteen years since I shared my truth with the world—the story of getting pregnant on my 15th birthday (thanks for the birthday wishes) and becoming a mother at 15. The story of choosing faith over…
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…
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…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - David Jordan
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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…
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…