About 5 years ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with Diamond McNulty and his team to launch their How to Become a Successful Young Man program with a group of 10-13 middle school students I taught in Cobb County, Ga. During that time, I witnessed those young men grow in their confidence, character, expression of self worth, and plan out future goals in meaningful ways. 

Through this experience, there were two things I was certain of: 1. How to be a Successful Young Man should be made accessible to all students. 2. I wanted my children to have the same experience starting with my oldest son, Jeremiah.

As an 8th grader, my son, Jeremiah enrolled into the program. From the assigned readings to the live discussions, and challenges, Diamond knew exactly how to meet him where he was without judgement. He always challenged him to look beyond any circumstances and to strive for greater. He welcomed Jeremiah each session with a burst of positive energy and well thought out  lessons that compliment principals my husband and I teach in our home. These include goal setting, planning, looking ahead, reflection, asking questions to gain a better understanding, and more. Jeremiah completed two years under the mentorship of Diamond learning not only the how to become a successful young man language but also the various ways of how money works. We see Diamond as an extension of our family and look to continue to have more success stories to come.