Grandmas - Agnes Owens and Ocie Williams at Summer Owens bridal shower
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Celebrating Grandparents Day: How I Turned Grief Into Something Grief On My Grandparents Day First Without My Grandmas

This Grandparents Day is bittersweet for me. It's the first one without my grandmothers, Agnes Idella “Dorothy” Jones Owens and Ocie Lee Woods Williams, who both transitioned this year. They were two of the strongest, wisest women…
James Earle Dortsch, Jr convicted of capital murder of Avis Terrell Jones
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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…
Bertha Rogers Looney in my grandmother's dress
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Embracing Legacy and Resilience: How to Honor Legacy and Foster Resilience Through Symbolic Actions

I'm not sure how I came to the realization of the importance of embracing legacy and resilience, but I have learned to love the power in journies of those who have come before me. Especially, because I am a black woman, I appreciate…
Summer Owens Centenarian Grandmas
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My First Mothers Day Without My Girls

Although some people see Mothers Day as a commerical holiday, I think it is a special day to be intentional about celebrating any and all mother-figures. But after nearly 45 years, today is my first Mothers Day without my girls, my grandmothers.…
Monique Williams
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Unleash Potential with Monique Williams: Attorney, Investor, Success Coach

“Most people have the appetite for success but don’t have the stomach for it.” Ouch! Those are just a few of the wise words I’ve heard from my friend, Sylvia Monique Williams. When I started my job as a Senior Marketing Specialist…
Derichia Wells
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Navigating Loss with Resilience: A Journey to Peace and Happiness

From the moment I met Derichia Wells, whom I affectionately call my daughter, Derichia has exemplified unwavering resilience and a spirit that conquers any challenge. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the ability to…
Summer Owens Day 5 10th anniversary countdown. Surround Yourself with Supportive Relationships.
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10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 5: Surround Yourself with Supportive Relationships

It’s Day 5 in my 10-day countdown to my 10th anniversary of my last day before becoming a full-time speaker and entrepreneur.  Today, we're diving into the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive relationships and building a…
Summer Owens birthday celebration in Galveston, Texas
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The Confidence to Go For Your Dreams

Do you ever think back on situations in your life and laugh at yourself about what you were scared to do then? For me it was my late 20's and I refused to wear a swimsuit (and definitely not a bikini).  One of my sisters lived in the Miami…
Summer Owens with mother and 101 year-old grandmother at the S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree
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The Success of the Inaugural S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree

One night about six years ago, I had a dream about an awards and scholarship program. I've been a part of several awards programs either as a recipient or helping to plan the event, and I knew I wanted this one to be special. On April…