motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Gale Jones Carson
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From Loss to Leading with Purpose: Gale Jones Carson Resilience in Reinventing Her Career

Gale Jones Carson story is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. She has faced unimaginable loss, career shifts, and moments that could have broken her—but instead, she chose to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses,…
My Grandmas
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This Black History Month: A Reflection on My Grandmas and The Importance of Celebrating This Month

I remember as a little girl being chosen by my art teacher, a beautiful and caring white woman named Mrs. Hamilton, to participate in our school's Black History Month art project. She had drawn huge outline pictures of well-known African-American…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Glen Guyton
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From Generational Gaps to Global Impact: Glen Guyton Resilient Rise

In this week’s S.O. What! Success Stories, I talk to Glen Guyton—my fellow keynote speaker friend, cultural futurist, and true example of living the S.O. What! Success System. His journey is a powerful testament to Overcoming Obstacles,…
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Resilient and Unstoppable: Alana Hill Story of Overcoming

In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the honor of talking with my friend and fellow speaker, Alana Hill. We first met through the National Speakers Association, but our connection grew deeper over a memorable lunch in Houston.…
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…
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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…
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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…