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The S.O. What! Foundation presents Self-esteem, Sex, and Success was a huge SUCCESS!

Feels amazing to use time, talent, and even trials to transform the lives of others. This past Saturday, the S.O. What! Foundation hosted nearly 50 awesome teenagers at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis.…

Day 4 of 6 Days and 6 Awesome Events. Memphis Grizzlies Tip-off Luncheon.

Monday I had been to the National Civil Rights Freedom Awards, A Pink Affair, and the Elite Eleven Awards ceremony for the US Olympic Women's Boxing Trials when I got a call on Monday morning from my friend, Naomi, asking me to join her at…

Day 1 of 6 Days and 6 Awesome Events. The National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Awards.

As I sit here typing like I've been doing since I got up at about 8am I reflect on the amazing past few days I've had. It has been a bit of a beautiful whirlwind, and I'm resting (by working in my bed) and looking forward to going to the US…

The Shelby County Schools Adolescent Parenting Program Celebrates Literacy Royally!

The very first school to adopt the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education curriculum was the Adolescent Parenting Program in Memphis, TN.  Yay!!! For the last few years, I've been a mentor at the school and implemented the…

Well, at least…

Last week, I did a quick Periscope with my thoughts on perspective and said I'd write this blog because I had SO much to say about the topic. Tonight I talked to my son.. and he said that all his father does is try to give him advice. I forgave…

How I Survived My First Two Years as an Entrepreneur

Twice last year when my bank accounts were pretty close to zero, I was offered jobs. Big jobs with nice salaries. Never in my life had I been offered jobs that I had not even applied for. The money was enticing and even the jobs were positions that I would enjoy and could do well, but I respectfully declined...