Overcoming Odds: Mahal Burr’s S.O. What! Success Story
You never know what the next person has gone through, overcome, or still dealing with.
Last year I had the incredible opportunity to host the Women of Achievement awards. As a 2012 Heroism honoree, I had been introduced to a beautiful sisterhood…
Antonio Taylor Resilient Journey from Fatherhood to VP | S.O. What! Success Story
Be the Bag! Don’t chase it!
Whew! Powerful words to live by from a man who eats excuses and uses them to make him stronger to help others.
Recently, I had the opportunity to give a company-wide keynote and then a leadership training…
The Success of the Inaugural S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree
One night about six years ago, I had a dream about an awards and scholarship program.
I've been a part of several awards programs either as a recipient or helping to plan the event, and I knew I wanted this one to be special.
On April…
New Leadership Feels SO Good
You never know where your dreams can take you. In 2011, I started my speaking business, S.O. What! LLC, and the next year I founded the S.O What! Foundation. I had no idea how hard it would be to lead and grow both organizations simultaneously.…
LeWinfred Shack S.O. What! Success Story
People who give of their time and talents have a special place in my heart.
LeWinfred Shack, best known as Shack, is one of those people. We met probably a decade ago at church, and I learned about his massage therapy business.
When…
5 Lessons I (Re)Learned in 2018
In less than a week, we will say goodbye to 2018 forever. But we say hello to 2019- a new year and another chance.
As I reflect on the past year, I think about the roller coaster of emotions I felt (as I do every year).
I think about some…
3 Necessary Steps to Take to Level Up
Level Up: To make a move in your life or career for the better.
Today I had the honor of serving as a panelist at an awesome conference held by my friend and visionary, Cynthia Daniels. The Level Up conference had everything a professional…
Going Places…A Life-Changing Trip
When we started the S.O. What! Foundation's STEP-OUT (Self-esteem, Teamwork, Exposure, Personal development-Overcome, Understand, Triumph) program, I knew I wanted to take the special kids in our program on a flight to Washington, DC.
Why?…
Chapter 39- Celebrate Your Life While You Have It
If you've been following my blog for any amount of time or just know my story, then you know my birthdays are "special". Y
es, everyone's birthday is special, but my birthday is also the anniversary of the day I got pregnant by someone I did…