Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Rodney faced incredible hardships in the foster care system and coping with family drug problems and violence. But through sheer determination and the support of some key mentors, Rodney was able to reach for new heights as an Ivy League scholar and award-winning entrepreneur. A New Day One is Rodney's story of triumph over adversity, filled with valuable principles and life lessons that are sure to inspire you into action. Whether you're a...

Between the Mirror and Me is an affirmation book for children that highlights the importance of self-care, self-love, positive words of affirmation, visualization, and the power of dreaming big.

Wounds You Can Not See is a premiere resource for trauma-informed education and mentorship and is the educator's guide for nurturing post-traumatic growth in students with high ACE scores. Through a unique blend of social emotional learning (SEL) principles and entrepreneurship education, practitioners in the field will be empowered to reach students where they are, helping them to reframe their adverse experiences as assets to their growth. Whether you are a teacher engaging in social emo...

Catherine Vernon has a firm hand on her family and on the family business. Her plans for her young protege Edward, whom she loves like a son, are disturbed by the arrival of Hester, a 14-year-old girl who is just as strong willed. The conflict between Catherine and Hester is resolved through their mutual love for Edward. On one level a love story, Hester is unusual for its time in its portrayal of women in business.