Stumbling Through Adulthood is an account of short stories in an interactive journal for “adults” struggling to find purpose in their failure. From an impromptu date gone awry to being hustled by a sibling, Vivian recounts many of her outrageous debacles in hopes of inspiring other thought leaders to get out there and achieve their dreams - even if it means working at an adult entertainment company while attending a prestigious Catholic university.
Deran Young: Growing up with an incarcerated father and a mother who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, Deran gained knowledge and experience of discrimination, poverty, and social services at a very early age. It was no shock that she later decided to pursue a career as a helping professional.
Morgan Owen: Bubbly, passionate and determined are a few qualities attributed to Morgan Angelique Owens. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Morgan holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing with a Minor in Criminology from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio).
Stacey Ferguson:Stacey Ferguson is a sought-after influencer coach, media personality, digital brand strategist, and content creator. As Co-Founder and Chief Curator of the Be Blogalicious community and conferences, she seeks to elevate multicultural influencers and highlight the value of diverse storytelling. She is an expert community builder, both online and in real life, with Blogalicious emerging as the go-to resource for influential multicultural women and marketers.
Vivian Olodun: Your Local & Global Marketing Connection Serial Entrepreneur, Micro-Influencer, and Author; Vivian Olodun is a rising star, speaking honestly with her peers about what it is like to build a business that serves the rich and famous. Vivian Olodun is the ghostwriter behind luxury real estate articles published in the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel. She co-founded a boutique marketing firm that has grown to over 6-figures in less than two years. Her nonprofit Behind The Leaf hosts Flourish Media Conference annually in Miami, FL, introducing her little-black-book of millionaires to small business owners looking for angel investors.