
From Trauma to Triumph: Charlie Caswell S.O. What! Success Story
Although we met nearly 20 years ago, it has been in the last few years that I have grown to know and truly respect the work of Charlie Caswell.
With a strong passion for his community, Charlie has used his life and all he’s learned and…

Kendra Morman S.O. What! Success Story
One of the organizations that I joined as a student at the University of Memphis was the Student Activities Council. I joined as a freshman, and as a sophomore, I was a committee chairperson- the Novelties and Varieties committee.
And Kendra…

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…

Tips to Help You Regain Control of Your Life
We live in a very uncertain world where it can be difficult to regain control of your life sometimes. While many of us don’t like admitting it, there are a lot of things outside our control - much more than there are within our control.
Every…

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…

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…

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…

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,…