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Live A Life Worth Mentioning: Inspired By Stuart Scott’s Life – by Tamara L. McMillan

February 1, 2015 by Tamara McMillan Leave a Comment

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Hello SOTGC community,

On Sunday, Jan. 4, I woke up with the same frame of mind as always … breakfast, tea, and, of course, sports! For anyone who doesn’t know me personally, I am a true sports fanatic. When the TV is turned on, it’s always on the same two channels. Either the NBA station or ESPN, because, where else would a girl get the latest on everything sports related?

Well, this day was like no other. I turned to ESPN around 10 a.m. and saw a handsome picture of Stuart Scott, who lost his battle with cancer on this day. When I saw his picture, I instantly smiled, as I thought maybe he received another award and or accolade. Stu, as he was passionately called by his friends and family, made a name for himself in a male-dominated sports world, but one dominated only by white men. He started at ESPN in 1993 and took the sports world by storm. Playing only by his rules and never compromising his beliefs, integrity, and, most importantly, the essence of himself as a black man.

Stuart is known for so many things in the industry. He’s known for his electric energy on and off the TV screen at Sports Center. The enthusiasm in which he delivered sports was like nothing we had ever experienced. He invited everyone to the table in a way that was genuine, warm, and charming. His relatable spirit was infused through the delivery of words like “Boo-Yaw” and “Cooler than the other side of the pillow.” He was the epitome of a true professional and a class act.

In his battle with cancer for more than seven years, Scott showed us with vigor how to live and love. It was his mantra to be the very best he could be in every aspect of his life without compromising his personal morals and values. His message should ring loud and clear to us all. Do what you love, in a manner in which you cherish, without ever losing your identity.

Do what you love, in a manner in which you cherish, without losing your identity. #StuartScott @empowermee http://bit.ly/1zu40vG
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On July 18th of last year, the day before his 49th birthday, he received the Jimmy V award for perseverance. In his moving, emotional, and candid speech he said, “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”

Stuart Scott … son, brother, friend, colleague, Tar-heel, and, most importantly, father(!), will always be remembered as a role model. His unyielding commitment would never allow his circumstances to overpower his zest for life!

Stu … thank you for being “Cooler than the other side of the pillow!” 

Are you living a Life worth Mentioning? If not, why? And if you are, please share how you’re maximizing your time. Let us know via Twitter and tag @empowermee and @SOTGC in your post. As we would love to share your legacy with our community!   

 

Tamara McMillan

Inspirational and passionate, Tamara L. McMillan is the Chief Empowerment Officer which she affectionately calls MEE, a company energized by Creating and Supporting Platforms of Empowerment. Tamara is a Speaker, Educator and Coach, and her company holds annual conferences, facilitates empowerment workshops, teaches leadership classes, and has intimate and progressive conversations via its signature program: Cupcakes and Conversation. Last year MEE was afforded the unique opportunity to collaborate with the Burchfield Penney Art Center to hold three Cupcakes and Conversation events that received rave reviews. The last event titled: “How Mass Incarceration Imprisons our Communities” was standing room only! These rare events allowed our community to discuss our humanness and struggles using art as the tapestry.

Tamara is also the Associate Director of Leadership and an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Buffalo State. In her role she’s a mentor, coordinates the NIA Mentor Program, an enrichment program geared toward assisting minority students make a successful transition into the collegiate environment and advises student organizations. Tamara was instrumental in getting Buffalo State’s first student chapter of the NAACP on campus.

Known for her presence, Tamara was one of ten speakers for the inaugural TEDxBuffaloWomen conference held in downtown Buffalo in December 2012. After her captivating performance, she was invited by the committee to not only be a committee member, but was also asked to serve as Emcee for the 2nd annual TEDxBuffaloWomen held in December 2013. She also served as Emcee for the 6th Biennial Networking in Higher Education: Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow Conference, where Dr. Pedro A. Noguera of New York University was keynote.

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