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…
Dr. Justin Lawhead
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The Power of Authentic, Resilient Leadership | Dr. Justin Lawhead

In this inspiring episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I was moved by Dr. Justin Lawhead openness and vulnerability that I’m sure will move you too. As someone I consider a friend, I call him Justin.  There are people in every organization…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles- real life inspirational stories of success - Teretta Hall
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Running with Resilience: Overcoming Obstacles and Winning Life’s Races | with Te’Retta Hall

In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Te'Retta Hall, an inspiring figure who embodies resilience and dedication. As a certified trainer, entrepreneuHER, and ordained Elder, Te'Retta has…
Women's History Month
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100 Lessons My Centenarians Grandmas Taught Me

How do you deal with grief? Well, when I lost my girls (both of my grandmothers) five days apart last month, I had to demonstrate what I teach and practice what I preach. I had to say, "S.O. What!" and, "so NOW what?" to focus on ways…
Resilience
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Ignite Resilience with Summer Owens in Women’s History Month

As we bid farewell to the empowering month of Women's History, it's time to shift our focus back to saying S.O. What! That means honing in on solutions over problems and mastering the art of resilience. A Lesson in Resilience: Athens, Georgia…
Women's History Month
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Reflecting on Women’s History Month and Beyond

As Women's History Month gracefully draws to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible organizations that invited me to celebrate the remarkable women who have made history. It has been a fulfilling journey, and I'm…
Women's History Month
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Summer Owens: Honoring Living Legends

In just two days, I'll be celebrating the 102nd birthday of a woman who played a crucial role in shaping me. Last year, we threw a whimsical 101 Dalmatians-themed party in her honor, and for her 100th, we went all out with a Roaring 20’s bash…
Women's History Month
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Empowering Women’s History Month: Honoring Legacies and Creating Your Own

As we step into Women's History Month, I can't help but reflect on the incredible women who have shaped history and left an indelible mark. In this photo, I'm surrounded by two of my friends and mentors, Beverly Robertson and Rose Flenorl, both…
Women's History Month
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Elevate Women’s History Month with Summer Owens, Empowerment in Celebration

Ready to embark on a month of honoring extraordinary women who have left an indelible mark on our world? Women's History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of remarkable women throughout history. I'm reaching…