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What It Really Means to Live Boldly

Summer Owens — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:58:12 +0000

What does it really mean to live boldly? For many people, being bold is about confidence, risk-taking, or standing out in a crowd. But for me, it has meant something deeper. Living boldly has meant choosing to move forward when everything in me wanted to stop. It has meant saying “S.O. What!” to obstacles, expectations, […]

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From Pain to Power: 15 Years After My Memoir, Here’s What Confidence and Resilience Created

Summer Owens — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:42:14 +0000

The number 15 has defined two of the biggest turning points in my life. I was 15 when I became a mother—unprepared, afraid, but determined.And my son was 15 when I published my memoir—an unfiltered story of my journey, my mistakes, and my fight to become the woman and mother I wanted to be. Now, […]

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15 Years Later: How One Inspirational Teen Mom Story Is Still Changing Lives

Summer Owens — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:18:43 +0000

Can you believe it’s been 15 years?! Fifteen years since I shared my truth with the world—the story of getting pregnant on my 15th birthday (thanks for the birthday wishes) and becoming a mother at 15. The story of choosing faith over fear, and of rewriting my future when most thought it was already written. When I […]

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Turning 46: How One Birthday Sparked a Movement to Help Others Overcome Obstacles

Summer Owens — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:07:45 +0000

From One Birthday to a Bigger Purpose What if one day—one birthday—changed the entire course of your life? I was 15 years old when that happened to me. A birthday that should’ve been filled with carefree joy ended with the kind of news that would force me to grow up overnight. It was a moment […]

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Unleash Potential with Monique Williams: Attorney, Investor, Success Coach

Summer Owens — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:30:01 +0000

“Most people have the appetite for success but don’t have the stomach for it.” Ouch! Those are just a few of the wise words I’ve heard from my friend, Sylvia Monique Williams. When I started my job as a Senior Marketing Specialist at FedEx in 2007, my good friend Ricky Floyd immediately told me to […]

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Navigating Loss with Resilience: A Journey to Peace and Happiness

Summer Owens — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:00:35 +0000

From the moment I met Derichia Wells, whom I affectionately call my daughter, Derichia has exemplified unwavering resilience and a spirit that conquers any challenge. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the ability to overcome obstacles, no matter how daunting they may seem. Derichia’s journey began with personal struggles that […]

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5 Tips for Being Thankful When Life is Hard

Summer Owens — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:38:04 +0000

Yesterday as I was driving down the highway thinking about Thanksgiving and wondering what I would do for the holiday. I also thought about how many situations in my life were not where I wanted them to be. As I sank deeper into my woeful feelings, people started calling into the radio station I was […]

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