memphis Archives - Summer Owens S.O. What! https://summerowens.com/tag/memphis/ S.O. What! Wed, 07 May 2025 21:00:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://i0.wp.com/summerowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-Summer-Owens-S.O.-What.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 memphis Archives - Summer Owens S.O. What! https://summerowens.com/tag/memphis/ 32 32 152051023 A Night of Resilience, Reflection, and Scholarship Awards for Resilient Students: My Heartfelt Reflections https://summerowens.com/a-night-of-resilience-reflection-and-scholarship-awards-for-resilient-students-my-heartfelt-reflections/ https://summerowens.com/a-night-of-resilience-reflection-and-scholarship-awards-for-resilient-students-my-heartfelt-reflections/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 21:00:41 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=24169 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 people who believe in the power of resilience, transformation, and hope—it reminded me […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/a-night-of-resilience-reflection-and-scholarship-awards-for-resilient-students-my-heartfelt-reflections/feed/ 0 24169 From Childhood Bullying to Community Healing: David Jordan Resilient Mission https://summerowens.com/from-childhood-bullying-to-community-healing-david-jordan-resilient-mission/ https://summerowens.com/from-childhood-bullying-to-community-healing-david-jordan-resilient-mission/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:58:18 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=24118 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 with faith. David Jordan journey is a powerful example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/from-childhood-bullying-to-community-healing-david-jordan-resilient-mission/feed/ 0 24118 Reinvesting Every Dollar: Charles Ewing Resilient Path to Transforming a Side Hustle Into an Empire https://summerowens.com/reinvesting-every-dollar-charles-ewing-resilient-path-to-transforming-a-side-hustle-into-an-empire/ https://summerowens.com/reinvesting-every-dollar-charles-ewing-resilient-path-to-transforming-a-side-hustle-into-an-empire/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:02:39 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=24112   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, and his journey is a masterclass in Overcoming Obstacles, Eliminating Excuses, and Calculating […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/reinvesting-every-dollar-charles-ewing-resilient-path-to-transforming-a-side-hustle-into-an-empire/feed/ 0 24112 The CEO Who Started in His Mom’s Garage: JW Gibson Journey of Resilience https://summerowens.com/the-ceo-who-started-in-his-moms-garage-jw-gibson-journey-of-resilience/ https://summerowens.com/the-ceo-who-started-in-his-moms-garage-jw-gibson-journey-of-resilience/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:21:18 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=24095 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. Growing up in the housing projects of South Memphis, JW could have let his circumstances limit him. Instead, he made bold moves—leaving a […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/the-ceo-who-started-in-his-moms-garage-jw-gibson-journey-of-resilience/feed/ 0 24095 Rooted in Memphis, Built on Resilience: The Cortney Richardson Story https://summerowens.com/rooted-in-memphis-built-on-resilience-the-cortney-richardson-story/ https://summerowens.com/rooted-in-memphis-built-on-resilience-the-cortney-richardson-story/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:40:03 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23995 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 the impact of intentional choices. Growing up with a teenage mother, Cortney Richardson witnessed firsthand the […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/rooted-in-memphis-built-on-resilience-the-cortney-richardson-story/feed/ 0 23995 Ekundayo Bandele: S.O. What! Success Story https://summerowens.com/ekundayo-bandele-s-o-what-success-story/ https://summerowens.com/ekundayo-bandele-s-o-what-success-story/#respond Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:30:46 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23083 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 has had his share of challenges and tough choices on his journey […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/ekundayo-bandele-s-o-what-success-story/feed/ 0 23083 Darrell Cobbins: S.O. What! Success Story https://summerowens.com/darrell-cobbins-s-o-what-success-story/ https://summerowens.com/darrell-cobbins-s-o-what-success-story/#respond Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:59:51 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=22603 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 of Memphis National Alumni Association board member. Darrell Cobbins has been through challenges that many […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/darrell-cobbins-s-o-what-success-story/feed/ 0 22603 Your Happiness Your Choice https://summerowens.com/your-happiness-your-choice/ https://summerowens.com/your-happiness-your-choice/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:15:03 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=10073 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 What?). I came across this article, and I had […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/your-happiness-your-choice/feed/ 0 10073 Proud to Be a Memphian #MLK50 https://summerowens.com/proud-to-be-a-memphian-mlk50/ https://summerowens.com/proud-to-be-a-memphian-mlk50/#respond Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:46:34 +0000 https://summerowens.wordpress.com/?p=4787 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 the progress we’ve made, and how things have […]

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