From Custom Suits to College Hoodies: Len Hostetter S.O. What! Success Story
Never in a million years would I have thought that I would be able to call my boss’s boss’s boss my true friend. He (Len Hostetter) was my VP at FedEx with a manager and a director in between us.
But after I published my memoir, Len Hostetter…
Burned by Bullying, Victorious as a Veteran – Justin Brazil S.O. What! Success Story
Once I started sharing my story, I began to hear and embrace the stories of others more and that includes Justin Brazil story.
A few years ago, I spoke on a local panel and met an amazing man with an incredible story of resilience. One of…
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…
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…
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,…
Why You Should Never Give Up on Our Young Men, Alton Cryer S.O. What! Success Story
When I started my speaking journey, I was invited to share my “Against All Odds” story. That was for the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis. One of the students in the audience was Alton Cryer. Whom I…
Why Honoring Juneteenth Matters
Yesterday, for the first time in history, Americans across the country honored Juneteenth as a national holiday.
For years, many African Americans have celebrated the momentous occasion which commemorates the day in 1865. When former American…
Turning a Positive HIV Diagnosis into a Positive Force for Change: LáDeia McNeal S.O. What! Success Story
When was the last time you had a challenging situation but you were able to look at the bright side or make something good out of it? Well, that’s usually easier said than done, but my friend, LáDeia McNeal does it beautifully.
After…
When Transforming Your Body Transforms Your Life, Almetria Turner S.O. What! Success Story
Can you imagine someone weighing nearly 300 pounds becoming one of your health and fitness role models?
As a high school junior, a few of my friends and I skipped a couple of days of school (Shush, don’t tell anyone). We spent those days…