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Summer Owens S.M.A.R.T. Goals
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10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 7 Goal Setting: Turning Dreams into Reality

It’s Day 7 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 setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.  Let me take you back to a time when I had big…
Summer Owens self-belief 10-year anniversary countdown
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10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 8: Harness the Power of Self-Belief

Welcome back to our journey towards making your dreams a reality and my 10-day countdown to my 10 year anniversary of my last day in Corporate America. Today, we're diving deep into the power of self-belief.  Let me share a personal…
Summer Owens Cultivate a resilient mindset
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10-DAY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN- DAY 9: Cultivate a Resilient Mindset

Can you imagine what it’s like to go all in (meaning quit your job) and start a business in an industry you just got introduced to. And have the nerve to start a nonprofit because someone you respected told you that you could get grants?  Only…
Summer Owens 10-day 10 year anniversary countdown
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10-Day 10-Year Anniversary Countdown- Day 10: Embrace Your Vision

Have you ever had a dream that you were too afraid to pursue? It’s hard to believe that I am now on a 10 day countdown to 10 years since my last day at my corporate job. 10 years as a full-time speaker and entrepreneur! Was I scared?  Yes,…
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Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable and transparent?

Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable and transparent?     I do. I've now spoken to hundreds of audiences. Several thousand individuals. But last week I had my biggest audience to date. About 2000 students, and if you ever…
Black History Month speaker Summer Owens
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This Black History Month, Make Your Own Mark

Imagine the impact on the world if more people worked to leave a legacy. When I started my career and became the first marketing manager for the NBA Memphis Grizzlies, I had no idea I was making history. However, when I initiated the effort…
Ed Robinson
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Ed Robinson: S.O. What! Success Story

When I attended my first Influence, the premier conference for professional speakers, I was excited and also intimidated. But I was immediately embraced. One of the incredible, experienced speakers who welcomed me was Ed Robinson, the Rainmaker.  Standing…
Barbara Teicher
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Barbara Teicher: S.O. What! Success Story

There’s not much that really shocks me. But learning of the bicycle accident of my friend (Barbara Teicher) while she was in France certainly did. I had last seen her at the National Speakers Association’s annual conference. We laughed…
Carlos Malave
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Carlos Malave S.O. What! Success Story

I love new friends!  Especially those with incredible stories of strength and resilience that inspire me and so many others.  Carlos Malave is one of the newest speakers in the agency that currently represents me for my college speaking.…