Choosing Resilience After Tragedy: What Tiran Jackson Taught Me About Moving Forward

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.

Not because of dramatic moments or timelines, but because of the depth of truth behind the words. That is what I experienced in my conversation with Tiran Jackson.

Tiran is a leader, speaker, and resiliency expert, but more than that, he is someone who understands what it means to keep going when life changes without warning.

His life was reshaped by profound loss, and the weight of that reality shows up not as bitterness, but as clarity. What struck me most was not what he survived, but how intentionally he chose who he would become afterward.

As we talked, Tiran reflected on how grief does not arrive with instructions.

It demands patience, honesty, and a willingness to accept what is real instead of fighting what should have been. He spoke about the physical and emotional challenges he faced, and the responsibility of continuing to lead his family and himself through seasons he never asked for. There was no performative strength in his words, only steady resolve.

One thing Tiran shared that stayed with me was how resilience is not about returning to who you were before. It is about building the courage to move forward as someone new. He talked about eliminating excuses, asking for help, and making calculated choices that aligned with the life he still wanted to live. Those choices led him to healing, to movement, to writing his book Choosing Resilience, and to stepping into his purpose as a voice for others navigating loss and silent struggle.

Our conversation also highlighted the importance of representation and honesty, especially for Black men who are often expected to carry grief quietly.

Tiran leads by example, showing that strength and vulnerability are not opposites, but partners in growth. His leadership is rooted in presence, accountability, and the willingness to tell the truth about pain without letting it define the future.

This episode of S.O. What! Success Stories is a reminder that grief may reshape our lives, but it does not erase our ability to lead, to grow, or to find meaning again. Choosing resilience is not a single moment. It is a commitment we make repeatedly, even when the path forward feels uncertain.

If you are navigating loss, transition, or a season that demands more strength than you feel you have, I encourage you to watch the full conversation with Tiran Jackson. His story offers perspective, encouragement, and a grounded reminder that life can still hold purpose after everything changes.

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S.O. What! Success Stories with Summer Owens is a series of casual conversations with overcomers about real life and resilience. Guests share their stories including some of the challenges they faced on their journeys to success. In each conversation, Summer breaks down the S.O. What! Success System and how implementing each of the elements leads to success in the face of even the greatest adversity.

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