speaker Archives - Summer Owens S.O. What! https://summerowens.com/tag/speaker/ S.O. What! Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:55:25 +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 speaker Archives - Summer Owens S.O. What! https://summerowens.com/tag/speaker/ 32 32 152051023 Navigating Obstacles: Geo Derice Blueprint for Resilience and Success https://summerowens.com/navigating-obstacles-geo-derice-blueprint-for-resilience-and-success/ https://summerowens.com/navigating-obstacles-geo-derice-blueprint-for-resilience-and-success/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:30:18 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23967 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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]]> https://summerowens.com/navigating-obstacles-geo-derice-blueprint-for-resilience-and-success/feed/ 0 23967 Building Indivisible Resilience | Denise Hamilton https://summerowens.com/building-indivisible-resilience-denise-hamilton/ https://summerowens.com/building-indivisible-resilience-denise-hamilton/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:00:27 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23928 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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]]> https://summerowens.com/building-indivisible-resilience-denise-hamilton/feed/ 0 23928 Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success: A Conversation with Dr. Shawn Boyd https://summerowens.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-achieving-success-a-conversation-with-dr-shawn-boyd/ https://summerowens.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-achieving-success-a-conversation-with-dr-shawn-boyd/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2023 08:00:52 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23482 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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]]> https://summerowens.com/overcoming-obstacles-and-achieving-success-a-conversation-with-dr-shawn-boyd/feed/ 0 23482 The Power of Resilience: A Story of Triumph and Friendship https://summerowens.com/the-power-of-resilience-a-story-of-triumph-and-friendship-john-register/ https://summerowens.com/the-power-of-resilience-a-story-of-triumph-and-friendship-john-register/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:00:39 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23471 When I met John Register at the National Speakers Association Influence conference several years ago, I had no idea he would become such an incredible example of resilience, a speaking professional, and a friend to me. His story of resilience, like mine, is the foundation for his business which is changing lives all over the […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/the-power-of-resilience-a-story-of-triumph-and-friendship-john-register/feed/ 0 23471 Unlocking the Power of Authenticity: Inspiring Interview with Dr. James Smith Jr. https://summerowens.com/dr-james-smith-jr-so-what-success-story/ https://summerowens.com/dr-james-smith-jr-so-what-success-story/#respond Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:43:43 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23438 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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]]> https://summerowens.com/dr-james-smith-jr-so-what-success-story/feed/ 0 23438 10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 3: Take Action and Persevere https://summerowens.com/take-action https://summerowens.com/take-action#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:39 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23384 Here comes the scariest part…taking action! Then sticking with it when it gets hard. It’s Day 3 in my 10-day countdown to my 10th anniversary of my last day before becoming a full-time speaker and entrepreneur.  Yes, I’m celebrating ten years as an entrepreneur, but let me tell you…this journey is not for the weak. […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/take-action/feed/ 0 23384 10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 4: Silence the Inner Critic and Overcome Self-Doubt https://summerowens.com/day-4-silence-the-inner-critic-and-overcome-self-doubt/ https://summerowens.com/day-4-silence-the-inner-critic-and-overcome-self-doubt/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:38 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23377 Although it was over 20 years ago, I vividly remember something the graduate advisor for my sorority said to me at a leadership conference in Orlando, Florida. “Summer, you think too much.” In the moment, I was offended. However, she was right. Not only was I thinking too much (overthinking the situation), but in that […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/day-4-silence-the-inner-critic-and-overcome-self-doubt/feed/ 0 23377 10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 5: Surround Yourself with Supportive Relationships https://summerowens.com/day-5-surround-yourself-with-supportive-relationships/ https://summerowens.com/day-5-surround-yourself-with-supportive-relationships/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:04 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23369 It’s Day 5 in my 10-day countdown to my 10th anniversary of my last day before becoming a full-time speaker and entrepreneur.  Today, we’re diving into the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive relationships and building a team.  First, let me say that one of the most frustrating and honestly disheartening aspects of my journey […]

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]]> https://summerowens.com/day-5-surround-yourself-with-supportive-relationships/feed/ 0 23369 10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 6: Embrace Failure as a Stepping Stone https://summerowens.com/embrace-failure/ https://summerowens.com/embrace-failure/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 15:54:17 +0000 https://summerowens.com/?p=23361 It’s Day 6 in my 10-day countdown to my 10th anniversary of my last day before becoming a full-time speaker and entrepreneur.  Today, I’m talking about something I’ve experienced way more times than I can count- failure and how to embrace failure.  Failure is a topic that often holds us back and keeps us from […]

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