
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…

The Testimony of an Audience Member: Ebone Allen S.O. What! Success Story
As I stood before a packed gymnasium with every student in that high school in 2013. I spoke to the largest audience I had ever spoken to before.
I nervously shared my story and hoped that I reached them, at least one of them. Ang gladly,…

“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…

Leading the Support Group for the #1 Recruiting Class in the Country
You never know when relationships, big or small, will come full circle. As an undergraduate at the University of Memphis, I met Marvin White. We were both part of the Greek community, and his now wife was my soror.
Although we didn’t…

Shad Berry S.O. What! Success Story
When I decided that I wanted to go to Frosh Camp before starting college at the University of Memphis. I had no idea how that decision would impact my entire life.
One of the incredible people I met and got to call my brother because we were…

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…

Judge Robert “Butch” Childers S.O. What! Success Stories
If never judge a book by its cover was a person, it would be Judge Robert "Butch" Childers.
I met Butch when I joined the University of Memphis National Alumni Association Board of Directors five years ago. He became the board president the…