Something to Smile About Saturday- From the 12th child of Texas sharecroppers to the first African-American woman leading a top college—Ruth Simmons' journey is proof that you too can do this!

Imagine telling your classmate as a child that you’ll one day be a college president, even though you're the 12th child of Texas sharecroppers. Ruth Simmons did just that—and she made it happen, becoming the first African-American woman to lead one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. In this episode, we’ll explore the incredible journey of Ruth Simmons, how character and moral values shaped her success, and why the expectations others have of us can be more powerful than we ever imagined.The expectations others have of us, combined with strong moral values, can profoundly shape our future. Ruth Simmons’ journey from sharecropper's daughter to college president reminds us that with character, determination, and the right support, we can achieve remarkable things.Thanks for reading JohnnyJuan’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyjuan.substack.com