Meet Memphis Alum, Martin Truitt
Although it was a small gesture to him, it was a huge deal to me. Ten years ago when I published my first book, Martin Truitt was the first person to buy one.
And I’ll never forget it.
He’s a supporter so it came naturally to him…
Graduating Against the Odds: How I Made it to My 20 Year College Graduation Anniversary
It's graduation season, and many students are graduating against the odds.
Financial challenges, lack of support, illnesses, competing priorities, too many responsibilities and so many other obstacles keep many people from completing college.
But…
Meet Jeremy Calhoun, a First-Gen S.O. What! Success Story
When I worked in marketing at FedEx, my VP, Len Hostetter invited me to speak on Creativity as part of the University of Memphis’s 4 C’s program to the class he taught as an adjunct professor. As I walked back to my car that evening after…
Meet Reginald and Ebony Clark, S.O. What! Success Stories
As a college freshman, I made a decision to pledge an amazing sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
That decision opened my world up and introduced me to an entire Greek family with incredible brothers sisters who would go on to do incredible…
Toni Boland-Evans: From Difficult Chapter into Success Story!
Toni Boland-Evans is a proud Memphian and University of Memphis alumni. She is a very passionate and determined woman. Toni has worked for NIKE as part of the Social and Community Impact Team for over 25 years.
She was named Memphis Business…
Alexia Young Shows Us How to Turn a Disformity into Mission!
A Birth Defect that Birthed Purpose
Born with a birth defect, cleft lip, and palate, Alexia Young is a woman with a brave mind and heart, she chooses to stand beyond challenges and helps others embrace their struggles. Through her organization,…
Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal: The Ideal Dentist
Dr. Christina Rosenthal, the Ideal Dentist, is also the owner and CEO of Paradigm Dental Center in Memphis.
One of those wonderful women I have met, a multi-tasker, loving wife, supportive mother, a determined entrepreneur, and an inspiring…
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift
15 years ago I got my first actual Valentine's Day gift. It was an engagement ring.
That was preceded by a short dating relationship, 11 years as a single mother and a strong desire to have a companion and a father figure for…
My Journey to the Motherland- Accra, Ghana Day 11
On the last day in Ghana, we packed up and checked out of the Airbnb.
Because our flight wasn't until almost midnight we headed to Justin's parent's house to unload our things. We handle the last-minute business of preparing to ship thousands…