Adulting & Independence

FROM “HUH?” TO “HANDLED." 

Most Youth and Young Adults who graduate don’t know information in these ten areas of adulthood that they should. A dive into areas most people never learned early in adulthood but should have. You’ll get insights and a variety of resources you’ll actually use. This one-evening read gives you 10 high-impact areas most people never learned: money that grows, credit that behaves, offers that pay, contracts that don’t bite, and security that quietly protects you. You’ll get checklists, scripts, and links you’ll actually use. Less chaos. More calm.

FROM Y TO Z - SHARING LIFE LESSONS LEARNED 

This book is a relay baton from Generation Y to Generation Z hand‑to‑hand, no gatekeeping … so you can skip our potholes and keep your sneakers clean. The generation just ahead of you learned some important things that they want to share with you and pass along, in hopes of helping you avoid pitfalls and to arrive at success quicker than they did. Turns real mistakes into playbooks you can use tonight. Cash over clout. Credit that doesn’t bite. Skills that pay. Negotiation without the cringe. Digital footprints that don’t haunt … and on and on and on.

MOVING OUT & ADULTING

This book offers practical tips, humor, and real-world wisdom to help navigate adulthood successfully. From figuring out how to pay rent without feeling broke, to learning how to cook something other than instant ramen, to dealing with bosses, relationships, and the pressures of “having it all together,” this book covers it. No-nonsense practical advice on how to navigate “adulting” when you leave home and what all to consider and expect. About moving out of your parent’s house and handling your own place, bills, responsibilities, and affairs.

OUR COMBINED WISDOM

Welcome to where we have wrapped, and unpacked conic phrases that Gen Z and Millennials live by. Infused with relatable humor, modern anecdotes, and practical advice, each chapter offers a roadmap to confidently tackle life’s complexities. Drawing inspiration from timeless faith-based truths and the sharp wit of secular and pop-culture icons. Two are better than one … hence the combined knowledge of two generations has far better potential outcomes than ever. 

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - I'M AN ADULT NOW 

Advice on how to navigate changing dynamics of relationships to gain respect from parents and family, and all of what to consider. This is about getting family and others to acknowledge and respect you as capable and responsible now. You’re an adult, so let’s get family, friends, and others to show you the respect you deserve.  Read, study and apply this book, then share it with them.  Study, embrace, and engage in the elements of  this acronym and its meanings: 

R – Recognize

E – Empower

S – Support

P – Patience 

E – Engage

C – Compassion

T – Trust

SERIOUSLY, THIS IS ADULTHOOD?

Practical advice on how to navigate the fallout and surprises resulting from “adulting information not taught, this book helps you once you’re on your own in making decisions about stuff you weren’t taught anything about in school or anywhere else. After you get out on your own, know how to handle the fallout and surprises that will show up out of the blue … and they will come as sure as the Sun will shine. Feel confident once you’re on your own in making decisions about stuff that just happens.

SWIPE LEFT ON RISKY MOVES  

Growing up, I always made it a practice to learn from my siblings’ mistakes … so I received much fewer disciplinary actions and consequences. This book provides awareness to what Youth have tried that led to severe consequences and regrets. This book is an attempt to steer youth to safer and calmer waters … by learning from others mishaps and blunders.  So, this book is an attempt to steer youth to safer and calmer waters … by learning from others.

SWIPE RIGHT ON SAFE MOVES 

Most times the focus is only on the negative things that are happening among our youth.  This resource takes a bold direction and focuses only on the things that Youth around the world are doing that are “POSITIVE” and leading them to great success and their best life. If we can provide examples of what works, maybe we can get more youth to emulate and replicate what works first before trying the unknown or that which is known to be risky and dangerous.

OMG - I MANAGE PEOPLE NOW 

This book breaks it down with humor and grace, helping you face the most common challenges young supervisors face today. From imposter syndrome (because who doesn’t feel like they’re faking it at first?) to figuring out how to set boundaries without becoming a dictator ... this guide helps. You may be thinking, “Okay, I’m in charge now. So, what do I do?” The truth is, nobody really knows what to do when they first step into a leadership role, but guess what? This book is here to help you do well and thrive in your new position and duties