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Navigating Obstacles: Geo Derice Blueprint for Resilience and Success

Summer Owens — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:30:18 +0000

I am so excited to share my latest S.O. What! Success Stories episode with the incredible Geo Derice, a marketing genius, author, and founder of 2020 Living and First Book Done. This episode was special because Geo has helped me in my business and we have become fast friends, and let me tell you, his […]

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Building Indivisible Resilience | Denise Hamilton

Summer Owens — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:00:27 +0000

I’m thrilled to share a very special episode of S.O. What! Success Stories with you! I recently sat down with my friend and Mastermind partner of five years, Denise Hamilton. Denise is a true powerhouse who has spent over 25 years leading major companies like AOL and CBRE through incredible change and growth. Denise’s journey […]

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S.O. What! Success Stories: Cherisse Scott

Summer Owens — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:13:21 +0000

Don’t you just love someone who is a fighter for others? And for justice. That’s my girl, Cherisse Scott. We met nearly 15 years ago as part of a collaborative to reduce teen pregnancy called Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV). I have admired, loved, and respected her tremendously since. For 19 years, Cherisse Scott has been […]

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From Poverty to Pastor to Prosperity: Ricky Floyd S.O. What! Success Story

Summer Owens — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:30:41 +0000

So many blessings came from my experience at my first career job which was with the Memphis Grizzlies. There was a group of us hired as temporary sales reps whose job was to get as many season ticket and group sales for the team as possible before the season started. It was a four-month opportunity […]

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Redefining Resilience: Jae Henderson S.O. What! Success Story

Summer Owens — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:20 +0000

Most of the time, we don’t understand the impact or importance of relationships until years (or even decades) later. I met Jae Henderson when we were both undergrads at the University of Memphis. She was a Zeta, and I was an AKA. As part of the special Greek unity at our school, we were sisters. […]

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Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success: A Conversation with Dr. Shawn Boyd

Summer Owens — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 08:00:52 +0000

In life, we all face challenges that test our resilience and determination. These obstacles can either break us or make us stronger. Today, we have the privilege of hearing the inspiring story of Dr. Shawn Boyd, a true exemplar of resilience and success. Dr. Boyd, currently serving as the Director of Post-Secondary Engagement for Tennessee […]

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Unlocking the Power of Authenticity: Inspiring Interview with Dr. James Smith Jr.

Summer Owens — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:43:43 +0000

Did you see my post where I spoke about how saying, “YES” can often lead you to amazing experiences? Well, saying yes can also lead you to awesome people, great opportunities, new friendships, incredible lessons, and new business! A few years ago at the National Speaker Association’s annual Influence conference, Dr. James Smith Jr. invited […]

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Derek Ryan S.O. What! Success Story

Summer Owens — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:00:26 +0000

Have you ever connected with someone over a testimony? I’m not sure exactly how it started, but when I met Derek Ryan it seems like our first words to each other were our testimonies. Our stories. Seeing the amazing place he was in life at that time (and in an even greater place now). I […]

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LeWinfred Shack S.O. What! Success Story

Summer Owens — Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:23 +0000

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 I created the Love Yourself Event, the annual fundraiser for the S.O. […]

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