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…
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…
Mayor Frank Scott S.O. What! Success Story
Have you ever met someone and immediately thought, “He (or she) is going to do something pretty amazing one day.”? Well, as a college student, I met Frank Scott who was also a college student.
But his poise and professionalism were different…
From Abuse to Advocate. Olliette Murry-Drobot S.O. What! Success Story
Have you ever met someone and immediately felt like you’ve known them for years? When I started on this journey of sharing my story over a decade ago, a friend suggested that I meet Olliette Murry-Drobot.
We met for lunch, and we both probably…
Jennifer Littlejohn S.O. What! Success Story
When you are a young college student active in campus organizations. And you have also the enormous responsibility of being a mother.
You don' have typically many people who understand your challenges or share your journey.
Although…
Dr. Barbara Prescott S.O. What! Success Story
Have you ever been introduced to someone who you’ve admired from afar, and it was not what you expected? I watched Dr. Barbara Prescott and admired her work.
She looked like a nice person, but I had no idea just how kind, considerate,…