From Poverty to Pastor to Prosperity: Ricky Floyd S.O. What! Success Story
So many blessings came from my experience at my first career job which was with the Memphis Grizzlies.
There was a group of us hired as temporary sales reps whose job was to get as many season ticket and group sales for the team as possible…
Overcoming Odds: Mahal Burr’s S.O. What! Success Story
You never know what the next person has gone through, overcome, or still dealing with.
Last year I had the incredible opportunity to host the Women of Achievement awards. As a 2012 Heroism honoree, I had been introduced to a beautiful sisterhood…
10 Ways to Use the Life After Birth book to Help Teen Moms
When I published my memoir, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother, my number one goal was to help teen moms.
I ultimately created a powerful, trauma-informed curriculum that promoted academic excellence and…
Antonio Taylor Resilient Journey from Fatherhood to VP | S.O. What! Success Story
Be the Bag! Don’t chase it!
Whew! Powerful words to live by from a man who eats excuses and uses them to make him stronger to help others.
Recently, I had the opportunity to give a company-wide keynote and then a leadership training…
Revealing Unbreakable Resilience: Tina Bailey S.O. What! Success Story
It’s weird (to me at least) how not too much makes me cry anymore. I think I’m grateful, and maybe it’s a skill to help me get through my challenges.
And more importantly, I think it’s a skill that allows me to listen to sometimes…
Resilience in Action: Michael Scruggs S.O. What! Success Story
I don’t believe any connection is an accident. Nearly 15 years ago, I met Michael Scruggs through an unlikely mutual connection. Years later, I saw him again at LeBonheur hospital. He was there praying for a child he knew, and I was there…
Redefining Resilience: Jae Henderson S.O. What! Success Story
Most of the time, we don’t understand the impact or importance of relationships until years (or even decades) later. I met Jae Henderson when we were both undergrads at the University of Memphis. She was a Zeta, and I was an AKA. As part of…
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…
Embracing the Rebel Within: The Power of Resilience in Leadership
If you’ve ever been labeled a ‘rebel’, ‘bossy’, or ‘stubborn’, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. These adjectives, which some perceive as negatives, can actually be your superpowers when it comes to leadership. It’s…