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Ty is an award-winning children’s book author, literacy advocate, captivating motivational speaker, and honorary Doctorate recipient. In 2011 he founded Big Head Books, LLC, a literacy organization that aims to introduce children to the joys of reading.
A three-time TedX presenter, Ty believes that literacy is the foundation for a successful life and promotes it with humor and enthusiasm. Ty’s work as an author and literacy advocate earned him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from MCLA, the Massachusetts inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Award, and citations from the Massachusetts Governor, Senator, and the House of Representatives. Ty’s books have been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Steve Harvey Show, PBS, and countless other media outlets.
In 2012, Ty’s books were gifted to former First Lady Michelle Obama by his hometown mayor. He is the co-founder of the Read or Else movement and Danny Dollar Academy.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-Financial and Entrepreneurship Literacy
-Taking Accountability
- Overcoming Rejection and Publishing Success
- And so much more!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Taking Accountability
00:03:59 - Books and Social Identity
00:07:54 - Being My Own Person in Hip-Hop
00:12:02 - The Influence of Hip Hop on My Upbringing
00:16:08 - The importance of male love and vulnerability
00:20:03 - The Authenticity and Talent of Today's Hip-Hop
00:23:56 - Connecting through Music
00:27:29 - The Role of Parents as Primary Educators
00:31:21 - Overcoming Rejection and Publishing Success
00:35:14 - The Importance of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
00:39:00 - Launching the Danny Dalar Entrepreneur Fair
00:43:05 - Funding for Financial Literacy
00:47:02 - The Control and Bias in the Education System
00:50:45 - Empowering Incarcerated Parents through Literacy
00:54:42 - Danny Dollar Academy
00:58:43 - Finding Purpose and Quitting My Job
01:02:32 - Selling Books Through My Website
Catch up Ty social media account:
Website: tyallanjackson.com/about-ty
Facebook:facebook.com/tyallanjackson
Instagram:instagram.com/ty_allan_jackson/?hl=en
Twitter:twitter.com/TyAllanJackson
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyallanjackson
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Ty is an award-winning children’s book author, literacy advocate, captivating motivational speaker, and honorary Doctorate recipient. In 2011 he founded Big Head Books, LLC, a literacy organization that aims to introduce children to the joys of reading.
A three-time TedX presenter, Ty believes that literacy is the foundation for a successful life and promotes it with humor and enthusiasm. Ty’s work as an author and literacy advocate earned him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from MCLA, the Massachusetts inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Award, and citations from the Massachusetts Governor, Senator, and the House of Representatives. Ty’s books have been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Steve Harvey Show, PBS, and countless other media outlets.
In 2012, Ty’s books were gifted to former First Lady Michelle Obama by his hometown mayor. He is the co-founder of the Read or Else movement and Danny Dollar Academy.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-Financial and Entrepreneurship Literacy
-Taking Accountability
- Overcoming Rejection and Publishing Success
- And so much more!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Taking Accountability
00:03:59 - Books and Social Identity
00:07:54 - Being My Own Person in Hip-Hop
00:12:02 - The Influence of Hip Hop on My Upbringing
00:16:08 - The importance of male love and vulnerability
00:20:03 - The Authenticity and Talent of Today's Hip-Hop
00:23:56 - Connecting through Music
00:27:29 - The Role of Parents as Primary Educators
00:31:21 - Overcoming Rejection and Publishing Success
00:35:14 - The Importance of Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
00:39:00 - Launching the Danny Dalar Entrepreneur Fair
00:43:05 - Funding for Financial Literacy
00:47:02 - The Control and Bias in the Education System
00:50:45 - Empowering Incarcerated Parents through Literacy
00:54:42 - Danny Dollar Academy
00:58:43 - Finding Purpose and Quitting My Job
01:02:32 - Selling Books Through My Website
Catch up Ty social media account:
Website: tyallanjackson.com/about-ty
Facebook:facebook.com/tyallanjackson
Instagram:instagram.com/ty_allan_jackson/?hl=en
Twitter:twitter.com/TyAllanJackson
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tyallanjackson
GoBundance LHI Assessment:
gobundance.com/lhi
Want to listen to Tribe of Millionaires?
Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tribe-of-millionaires-podcast/id1110145229
Apple: open.spotify.com/show/47lZ1BcVeRs1C4D8b7kbGI
Learn More About Our Tribe!
gobundance.com
Watch How To Profit From Your Personal Brand | Mark Lack Ep 241
youtube.com/watch?v=OLYFjltV69s
Want to connect with our community?
Instagram: instagram.com/gobundance
Facebook: facebook.com/gobundance
Twitter: twitter.com/GoBundance
Tribe of Millionaires Podcast by GoBundance is the podcast for healthy wealthy generous people who choose to live epic lives. Each week we connect with featured guest and GoBundance members to bring you the best in our community. #gobundance #tribeofmillionaires #grablifebig
