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3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree honorees

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A Night of Resilience, Reflection, and Scholarship Awards for Resilient Students: My Heartfelt Reflections

I’m still feeling the impact of the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, and I can honestly say it was one of the most powerful nights of my life. Standing on that stage, looking out at a room filled with…

motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - David Jordan

Article, Business/Entrepreneurship, Education, Events, friendship, General, Info, Info Article, life, relationships, resilience

From Childhood Bullying to Community Healing: David Jordan Resilient Mission

Some people talk about making a difference, and others spend their lives doing it. My friend David Jordan, President & CEO of Agape Child & Family Services, has dedicated 30 years to uplifting families, fighting poverty, and leading…

motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Charles Ewing

Article, Business/Entrepreneurship, friendship, General, Info, Info Article, life, resilience, speaking

Reinvesting Every Dollar: Charles Ewing Resilient Path to Transforming a Side Hustle Into an Empire

In my work as a speaker and coach, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many inspiring people, but few embody the S.O. What! Success System quite like Charles Ewing. Charles Ewing is the President and CEO of Ewing Moving & Storage,…

motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - JW Gibson

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The CEO Who Started in His Mom’s Garage: JW Gibson Journey of Resilience

JW Gibson journey is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action—proving that Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating Choices can transform even the toughest beginnings into lasting success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-WNfHJTdCM Growing…

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Rooted in Memphis, Built on Resilience: The Cortney Richardson Story

In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I had the honor of speaking with Cortney Richardson, CEO of Peer Power Foundation and a proud University of Memphis alum. Cortney’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, leadership, and…

Business/Entrepreneurship, College, Events, family, friendship, General, Info, life, relationships

Ekundayo Bandele: S.O. What! Success Story

When the artist becomes a businessman a beautiful creation and asset to a city is born. Ekundayo Bandele has always known he was an artist, a creator. Since I’ve lived in Memphis, I have heard his name and admired his work. Ekundayo Bandele…

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Darrell Cobbins: S.O. What! Success Story

Cool, calm, and collected. When I think of Darrell Cobbins those are the words that immediately come to mind. In addition to professional, inspiring, and just cool. All of which I had the privilege of experiencing as a fellow University…

Education, Events, family, General, life, News, Personal, relationships

Your Happiness Your Choice

I've been working on a new keynote, and I'm so excited about the impact I believe it will have on helping others to be more resilient. And even happier with life. It comes down to two choices- Accept it (SO What!) or Change it (So NOW…

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Proud to Be a Memphian #MLK50

Today is a huge day for the city of Memphis. I am with my 96-year-old grandmother in Jackson, but she was living in Memphis on this day 50 years ago. She recalls being at the laundromat the moment Dr. King was shot and killed. She talks about…

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