S is for S Speaker. S is for Surthiver®. S is for Secily....a Two - Time Stroke Survivor, Bestselling Author, Award Winning Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker and Philanthropist.
She’s had it all, lost it all and bounced back stronger! There’s little veteran broadcast journalist, Secily Wilson hasn’t survived. Two strokes didn’t stop her. Divorce didn’t derail her. She lost her job, and found her passion. She is a woman who overcomes through sheer willpower and continues to thrive! Secily leads powerfully using her voice to inspire and influence the world!
Over the years Secily has interviewed notables like Civil Rights icon Andrew Young, Super Bowl coach Tony Dungy and President Obama’s spiritual advisor Dr. Joel Hunter. Her infectious personality gave a boost to the ratings of television game show Family Feud. Secily’s appearance on the show was enough to bring show host and king of comedy, Steve Harvey, to his knees and turned her into a viral sensation garnering over 2 million YouTube views and national press. It led to the title of her bestselling book: “She Said the P Word”. Secily is admired and respected by colleagues, community leaders, and viewers. She is a sought - after keynote speaker, mistress of ceremonies and facilitator. Secily has the ability to connect with viewers, listeners and fans alike. She has a commanding presence and the ability to light up a room without saying a word. Her transparency allows others to see that beyond the makeup, cameras and name recognition she is relatable and authentic.
She's often asked, “How did you go from broadcast news to the nonprofit sector?” Her answer is simple. "The transition wasn’t a choice. Sometimes you are pushed into your purpose.
After experiencing a series of unexpected life adversities, my life quickly fell apart. One of my favorite quotes is, “In order to find yourself, you must lose yourself in the service of others.” The philanthropic bug bit me. My gifts gave me the opportunity to merge my profession with my passion; “Service above self.”
Secily is the founder of WOW Legacy Group, a growing Central Florida non profit with a mission to Empower, Educate, Inspire and Transform the lives of women facing life adversity. Her philanthropic work is done through the organization's Fall into Fabulous empowerment program. She's also an award winning broadcast journalist, media communications professional, Mrs. Florida International 1999. Secily says her greatest role is being Mommy to her daughter's Chrissy and Nicole. She's even more proud of her newest title - Gina to her granddaughter, Amari Elizabeth. Secily is an active member of the Lake Buena Vista Rotary Club, the National Association of Black Journalists, and American Heart Association Circle of Red. Secily volunteers with a variety of organizations throughout the region, including advocating for domestic violence and stroke awareness.
Secily Wilson: ENGAGING, EMPOWERING, ELECTRIFYING! (Download Secily’s Media Kit)