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Celebrating an anniversary- The 15th anniversary of Life After Birth- A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother
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From Pain to Power: 15 Years After My Memoir, Here’s What Confidence and Resilience Created

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…
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How My Career at FedEx Shaped My Life: A Tribute to Fred Smith

When I started my career at FedEx, I was stepping into a brand-new chapter of life. I had just gotten married. I had just left my role as Marketing Manager at ServiceMaster. And I was excited to land a job that I been pursuing since graduating…
Summer Owens holding book, Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother
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15 Years Later: How One Inspirational Teen Mom Story Is Still Changing Lives

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…

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

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…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - James Layman
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From Grief to Growth: James Layman Resilience Story

James Layman story is a perfect example of the S.O. What! Success System in action. His journey demonstrates how to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQEAhIOaXM In…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Dorian Spears
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From Uncertainty to Impact: Dorian Spears’ Blueprint for Resilience

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System: Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices, and I knew I had to share it with you. In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Harriet Turk
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Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: Harriet Turk Resilient Leap into Public Speaking

I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I sat down with Harriet Turk—a dynamic speaker and consultant—who…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - Apostle Stacy Spencer
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Overcoming Generational Trauma: Dr. Stacy Spencer Resilience in Ministry and Life

Dr. Stacy Spencer journey is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and the ability to turn pain into purpose. Through his life's challenges—growing up in a single-parent household, experiencing trauma, and facing the struggles of…
motivational interview on overcoming obstacles - real life inspirational stories of success - David Jordan
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From Childhood Bullying to Community Healing: David Jordan Resilient Mission

Some people talk about making a difference, and others spend their lives doing it. My friend David Jordan, President & CEO of Agape Child & Family Services, has dedicated 30 years to uplifting families, fighting poverty, and leading…