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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.…
LeWinfred Shack
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LeWinfred Shack S.O. What! Success Story

People who give of their time and talents have a special place in my heart.  LeWinfred Shack, best known as Shack, is one of those people. We met probably a decade ago at church, and I learned about his massage therapy business.  When…
Leshundra Robinson
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Leshundra Robinson S.O. What! Success Story

Many nonprofit organizations are born out of need and many are created from painful personal experiences. When I met Leshundra Robinson she asked me to speak at an anti-bullying conference she organized for the nonprofit she co-founded, UCAN…