Hi 👋🏽 —I'm Marcus,
a Communication Consultant

I help Multicultural Entrepreneurial Families Build Grounded Identities

Problem
Social media algorithms are stealing your early teen's focus during their "identity-forming years" (11–14), blinding them to their full potential.

Daily, I witnessed this crisis firsthand during my 20 years as an international educator.


That's why I created

The Story Growth Method


Solution
Over six sessions, I help you and your early teen co-create an identity grounded in confidence. You'll use this limited window of time—their "breakthrough years"—to shape how they view themselves and their future.


When you work with my team, you gain a peace of mind that comes from preparing your child with "grounded confidence."You will:

  • Connect your child to your family stories of resilience to help them define who they are.

  • Communicate your core values effectively—without being "preachy."

  • Co-create a relationship built on trust, a growth mindset, and open communication that lasts a lifetime—and beyond.


Ready to Co-Create a Strong Family Identity with Your Early Teen?


Free 3 Step Guide to Co-Creating a Clear Vision for the Future
With Your 'Early Teen'

  • This guide for entrepreneurial HBCU parent's covers insights on what's causing a 'confidence crisis' in young minorities these days, the three steps you can take to counter this growing trend, and how to leverage your own family stories of resilience and achievement and so you can co-create a clear vision for the future with your teen.

  • Just type your best email to receive your guide and hit the big red button below to get instant access.

Turn Your Family Culture Into
A Foundation for Your Early Teen's Identity

A 50-minute strategy session to create a proven system
for meaningful connection and conversation.

The Reality

Your early teen (ages 11-14) is naturally pulling away. This is healthy.What isn't healthy is the silence, the masking, and the friction that replace the connection you used to have—especially as outside voices naturally amplify.

You sense a gap growing between you and your child.
This session is designed to identify that gap and build a bridge.
This is so they feel seen by you and have a safe way to return
while they are forming their identity.


Your 50-Minute Roadmap

You'll strip away the complexity and focus on the three levers that actually build grounded confidence.
In this working session, we co-create your plan:
1️⃣ Identify: Your Gap ReportThe Work: We identify the specific "Communication Gap" hindering your relationship (e.g., The High-Performance Gap, The Protection Gap, or The Drift Gap).
The Result: A clear diagnosis of why your advice currently feels like criticism to them—and the specific plan to shift it.
2️⃣ Create: Your Connection ContainerThe Work: Confidence is built in consistent moments, not one-off lectures. Spontaneity is the enemy of deep work.
The Result: You map out the logistics—the time, location, and rules—to ensure connection happens by design, not by chance.
3️⃣ Practice: Your "No-Lecture" ProtocolThe Work: You remove your fear of "saying the wrong thing."
The Result: A customized plan to navigate awkward silence, avoid "fixing," and signal to your teen that they are truly seen.


This Is For You If...

You know the clock is ticking:
The formative window (11-14) is closing, and you refuse to have regrets about the action you didn't take.

You want structure over theory:
You’ve tried generic advice from books and podcasts, but without a clear roadmap, the changes don't stick.

You're a builder, not a fixer:
You understand this isn't therapy for a broken child. This is proactive foundation-building to prepare them for the future.

This is NOT for you if:

❌ Your child is outside the 11-14 age range

❌ You're not willing to model authentic vulnerability

❌ You want an expert to "fix" your teen while you observe.

Your Investment: $147
Includes the Strategy Session, Gap Report, and Custom Action Plan.

Why This is 100% Risk-Free:

Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you feel this strategy doesn’t provide immediate clarity, I'll refund your $147 immediately. No questions.

Completion Guaranteed
If we don't finish your action plan within the 50 minutes, I will stay on the line or schedule a follow-up—no extra charge.

Credit Guaranteed
If you continue with the full Story Growth Method, your investment is credited toward the full program.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to bring my early teen?
No. This session is for you. You receive support as you build the infrastructure before engaging your child.

Q: Is this therapy or coaching?
Neither. This is a strategy session focused on creating a culture of communication while your early teen is forming their identity.

Q: What makes this different from parenting books or podcasts?
Most books give generic advice to treat symptoms. This builds a custom system using YOUR unique connection with YOUR early teen to support them in creating a strong sense of self.


Are You Ready?

Right now, you have two paths:Path 1: Keep piecing together parenting advice, and hoping it works while the window closes.Path 2: Use the 50 minute session to build a system that grounds your child's identity in your family culture.You make high-stakes decisions every day.
This choice offers the highest ROI.
And the greatest lifetime value...

Your Early Teen Having a Solid Sense of Self

Low risk. High clarity. Zero regrets.


Offer Your Own Price. Limited to the First 10 Parents.

The Reality

Your early teen (ages 11-14) is naturally pulling away. That is healthy.What isn't healthy is the silence, the masking, and the friction that replaces the connection you used to have.

You sense a gap growing between you and your child.
This session is designed to identify that gap and bridge it.

The solution isn't a new parenting hack.
It is already inside your family's history.
Your own journey contains the exact evidence your teen needs to see:
- How to overcome setbacks.
- How to navigate complexity.
- How to build something meaningful.


What You'll Accomplish
in Your 50 Minute Strategy Session


This isn't about fixing what's broken.

This is about grounding your early teen's inner confidence.

It's about establishing your family culture during the formative window (ages 11-14)
before amplified external voices dominate.


In this 50-minute session, we'll:
✅ Reveal your key resilience stories from your entrepreneurial journey
✅ Identify which stories will resonate with your early teen's current challenges
✅ Create your action plan for transforming those stories to strengthen the roots for your child's identity
✅ Map out your first breakthrough conversation

You'll walk away knowing exactly
- what to share,
- how to share it, and
- when to start.


Here's What You Get

The 50-Minute Foundational Blueprint Session ($200 value)
We identify the specific stories from your family's journey that contain the resilience your teen needs to see.
Then we create your plan for sharing them intentionally—so these stories become roots, not lectures.

Your Custom 3-Step Action Plan ($300 value)
You leave with a crystal-clear roadmap:
- Which story to connect with first
- How to frame it as a co-creation, not a lecture
- When and how to start the conversation

BONUS #1:
"The 5 Questions That Can't Fail" Script ($37 value)

Questions that invite genuine conversation and help you understand where your teen's identity is searching.

BONUS #2:
The 1-Page "Growth Mindset" Conversation Guide ($27 value)

A simple framework to frame challenges in a way that builds identity (from our core Story Growth Method).

BONUS #3:
Our Session Breakdown + Full Recording ($97)

Focus on the conversation, not taking notes.
Revisit the in-depth actionable insights anytime.

Total Value: $644+


Why This Is Risk-Free

Most consultative calls are disguised sales pitches.This isn't that.

You're paying for a complete personalized strategy session with immediate action steps.

But Here's What Makes It Risk-free:

Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you don't feel this was worth every penny, I'll refund your $147 immediately. No questions.

Completion Guaranteed
If we don't finish your action plan within the 50 minutes, I will stay on the line or schedule a follow-up at no cost. You will not leave empty-handed.
I'm here to get results for parents making an honest effort.

Credit Guaranteed
If you continue with the full Story Growth Method program, your investment becomes credit toward the premium package.

This means, you either:
- get a plan to root your early teen's identity in grounded confidence,
- get your money back, or
- get this session for free as part of the full program.

You literally cannot lose.


How It Works

Step 1:
Choose your session time and complete a short 'pre-call form'
(Help me understand your journey and your early teen's situation)

Step 2:
Show up to your 50-minute Zoom session.
We'll surface your key stories and create your action plan.

Step 3:
Implement your plan on your own or with support as part of the full Story Growth Method (Your choice)


This Is For You If...

You value internal roots:
You want your early teen's identity rooted in real family culture, not shifting external validation.

You know the clock is ticking:
The formative window (11-14) is closing, and you refuse to have regrets about the action you didn't take while you still had influence.

You want structure, not just theory:
You’ve tried piecing together advice from books and podcasts, but without a clear roadmap, the changes don't stick.

You are ready to be vulnerable:
You're willing to share the reality of your own journey—the failures, setbacks, and messy moments—because you know this models resilience.

You are legacy-minded:
You're committed to raising a child who contributes to something bigger than themselves, whether through community service or active faith.

You are a builder, not a fixer:
You understand this isn't therapy or "fixing" a broken child. This is proactive foundation-building to prepare them for the future.


This is NOT for you if:

❌ Your child is outside the 11-14 age range (requires a different approach)

❌ You want to "wait and see" before taking action

❌ You want an expert to "fix" your teen while you observe

❌ You're hoping someone else (church, mentors, programs) will handle this

❌ You want content to consume passively rather than a structured process requiring your participation

❌ You're not willing to model authentic vulnerability with your teen

❌ You're not interested in discovering family culture together—you just want your teen to adopt your values through teaching


Why Now?

The formative window (ages 11-14) is closing. It's when identity forms and roots take hold.Right now, your early teen still listens to you, before they start forming their identity through external sources by default:
- social media comparison,
- peer validation, or
- performance metrics.
These are shallow roots—they look strong until pressure is applied.After age 14, external voices dramatically amplify.The reality is simple:

Your family's resilience is either grounded intentionally during this window,
or
this opportunity is lost

You don't need another book.
You need a structure to act.


Your Investment Today: $147


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens during the session?
A 50-minute conversation where we uncover your resilience story and create an action plan for grounding your early teen's identity. You'll leave with specific patterns to share and concrete next steps.

Q: Do I need to bring my early teen?
No. This session is for you. Once we've identified the resilience patterns in your journey, you'll have a plan for engaging your early teen.

Q: What if my story isn't "inspirational" enough?
Your early teen needs to see you model persistence through real challenges—that's what plants roots. We'll discover resilience patterns in everyday challenges:
- navigating setbacks,
- building through uncertainty,
- pivoting when plans failed.

Q: Is this therapy or coaching?
Neither. This is a strategy session focused on using your story as the foundation for your teen's identity. No diagnosis, no fixing, no clinical framework. We're forming roots, not treating symptoms.

Q: What if my teen is younger than 11 or older than 14?
Age 10? We'll create a preparedness plan.
Age 15-16? We'll adjust the approach, but the window is narrowing.
Age 17+? We'd need to discuss fit.

Q: I'm multicultural—will my story be too complicated?
Your multicultural story is an asset Teens navigating multiple cultural identities face questions like "Which culture am I?" When you show how YOU navigated that complexity, you plant roots deep enough to hold both cultures.

Q: What's the next step after this session?
Depends on what you discover. Some parents continue with the full Story Growth Method. Others implement on their own. You'll have clarity on the right path.

Q: How much time will I need to commit?
This session is 50 minutes. The full Story Growth Method is bi-weekly 30-minute conversations over 6 sessions. If you implement alone, you decide the pace.

Q: Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?
Yes. Complete the session, and if it wasn't valuable, I'll refund your investment immediately.

Q: Will the session be recorded?
Yes (and you can opt out). You'll receive a recording to revisit before implementing your action plan.

Q: What if my teen doesn't want to participate?
We'll address this in the session. The action plan includes how to invite your early teen without forcing it. This isn't about lecturing—it's about creating space where they discover their own identity rooted in family culture.

Q: Why should I do this now instead of waiting?
The formative window (11-14) is when identity forms. This is when roots take hold. After age 14, peer influence dramatically increases. Every month that passes is one less month where your voice matters most,

Q: What makes this different from parenting books or podcasts?
Those are generic advice about building confidence (the symptom). This is about YOUR specific story becoming your teen's identity foundation (the cause). We're planting roots, not treating symptoms.


Here's What I Hear From
Entrepreneurial Parents...

He's 11 now. I see the window. I know these next few years matter. I just need to know: what's the structure? What do I actually do?

We work to create opportunities for him to understand this stuff doesn't come easy. But he's got mom and dad's success around him—he doesn't see the struggle that built it.

I feel like we're entering closer to that stage. And I need to work on my patience, on showing up, on making sure he knows I still care while he's figuring out who he is.

You're right. The formative window (11-14) won't stay open forever.
Your story can ground your early teen's identity. You can give themdeep enough roots to weather comparison culture, peer pressure, and setbacks—if you act intentionally.

That's what this strategy session is for.


Are You Ready?

Right now, you have two paths:Path 1: Keep piecing together parenting advice. Hope it works.
Wonder later if you did enough when their identity was forming.
Path 2: Use the 50 minute session to uncover your family's story, discover the resilience patterns, and ground roots in family culture, during this closing window.You make high-stakes decisions every day.This decision offers the highest return on investment:

Your Child Knowing
'The Value of Their Value'

Low risk. High clarity. Zero regrets.


What This Session is About

You know the problem:
Your early teen is certainly entering a 'confidence crisis'. It's a natural part of human development. Unfortunately, social media's 'comparison culture' amplifies this problem.
What you may not know is—
you already have one of THE best solutions:
Your own entrepreneurial story of
- overcoming setbacks,
- navigating complexity, and
- building something meaningful.

What You Need is the Bridge Between the Two

This isn't about diagnosing problems or fixing what's broken.This is about acting proactively during the formative window (ages 11-14)—before external voices dominate.In this 50-minute intensive, we'll:
✓ Surface your key resilience stories from your entrepreneurial journey
✓ Identify which stories will resonate most with your early teen's current challenges
✓ Create your custom action plan for transforming those stories into your child's grounded confidence
✓ Map out your first breakthrough conversation—the one you'll have this week
You'll walk away knowing exactly
- what to share,
- how to share it, and
- when to start.


Here's What You Get

The 50-Minute Foundational Blueprint Session ($200 value)
We identify the specific stories from your journey that contain the resilience and achievement your teen needs to see.
Then we architect your plan for sharing them intentionally.
Your Custom 3-Step Action Plan ($300 value)
You leave with a crystal-clear roadmap:
- Which story to share first
- How to frame it for your teen (not lecture, co-create)
- When and how to initiate the conversation
This is personalized to your family's story, not generic advice.BONUS #1:
"The 5 Questions That Can't Fail" Script ($97 value)
The exact questions to ask your teen that invite genuine conversation and bypass their natural resistance. These questions help you understand where they need confidence most.
BONUS #2:
The 1-Page "Growth Mindset" Conversation Guide ($47 value)
A simple framework to help you frame challenges and successes in a way that builds grounded confidence (taken directly from our core Story Growth Method program).
BONUS #3:
Full Recording of Our Session ($97)
Focus on surfacing your stories, not taking notes. It will highlight what's working, what needs work, and strategies for progressing forward. Revisit the strategy anytime.
Total Value: $644+

Why This Is a 'No-Risk Invitation'

But Here's What Makes It Risk-free:

✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you don't feel this was worth every penny, I'll refund your $147 immediately. No questions.
✅ Effort Guaranteed
If we don't surface your key resilience stories and create your action plan in 50 minutes, I'll stay longer or schedule a follow-up at no cost.
✅ Credit Guaranteed
If you continue with the full Story Growth Method program, your $147 becomes credit toward the premium package.
This means:
You're either getting a plan to instill grounded confidence in your teen immediately, getting your money back, or getting this session for free as part of the full program.
You literally cannot lose.

How It Works

Step 1:
Go to the calendar below and choose your session time
Step 2:
Complete the short pre-call form
(Helps me understand your journey and your teen's current situation)
Step 3:
Show up to your 50-minute Zoom strategy session—
and just talk. We'll surface your key stories and create your action plan
Step 4:
Implement your plan—on your own or with support as part of the full Story Growth Method
(Your choice)

This Is For You If...

✓ You have an early teen (11-14) facing the confidence crisis of comparison culture
✓ You're ready to act during the formative years—before the window closes
✓ You see your entrepreneurial resilience story as the antidote to generic advice
✓ You want structure and accountability, not more podcasts to consume
✓ You value preparing your teen proactively, not waiting for problems to develop

This is NOT for you if:

✗ You're looking for someone else to "fix" your teen
✗ You're not willing to share vulnerability about your own entrepreneurial journey
✗ Your teen is outside the critical 11-14 age window (we can discuss adjustments, but the method is optimized for the formative years)
✗ You want to wait and see how things develop (this is about proactive action)

Your preteen is stressed as they enter this first stage of their adolescents.
How are they stressed?

To break these 'ICE Stressors', we SHOW UP for our preteens in 5 steps.
What are the 5 steps?

You know the 'WHY' and 'WHAT' of
"The SHOW UP Framework".
Want to put this framework into action?

The SHOW UP Framework uses communication to create a rock solid relationship between you and your adolescent.Take a quick assessment, and you'll receive quick guide on putting The SHOW UP Framework into action.