paying it forward

I am excited to announce that I am partnering with Mrs. Rolanda Finch, founder of "It's Your Birthday, Inc."

This amazing organization has been creating fun and memorable birthday experiences for children in homeless and domestic violence shelters for 9 years! This organization will be continue to be a primary charity organization I support with book sales proceeds and funds received from speaking engagements!

I have a lot of sneakers (see the reason why in my book), but I have donated a LOT more. Please watch the video above about an awesome effort spearheaded by a few of my close friends, a team of wonderful individuals at Akron's Children Hospital, and myself.

In memory of a close friend's brother, my daughters and I went sneaker shopping for the kids at The Woman's Safe House in St. Louis. Please visit their website for more information of the services they offer: https://twsh.org/

My daughter and I recently went shopping! With an aim to increase awareness of resource limitations in my local environment, I shared this video on my social media site to highlight numerous community efforts in the metro-St Louis region.