We had the good fortune of connecting with Tia Spells and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tia, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
I believe that my business has the ability to make a significant social impact on the community and eventually the world. As Black history is being removed from curriculums across the Country, 4EVER4KIDS provides educational history books for those that are underrepresented in the current history books across the globe. 4EVER4KIDS is driven to ignite critical thinking and inspire innovation through the highest quality of Children’s books.

These books are designed specifically to improve self esteem thereby giving a child the confidence to take risks in learning and bounce back in the event of failure. Children with low self esteem/confidence tend to doubt their ability to succeed which makes them hesitant to engage in learning or take appropriate academic growth risks.

Minority students rarely get to study the wonderful contributions of people throughout history that represent them. 4EVER4KIDS gives children from all walks of life the opportunity to learn about the significant contributions of other great minority men and women that are not recognized in the US history curriculum. This kind of education creates a natural respect for all races, creeds, color and origin thereby minimizing discrimination from an organic perspective. All of these things have the ability to make a significant social impact on all of those who embrace it.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a Children’s book author. What sets me apart from other authors in my opinion are my reasons. In many industries professionals jump on the topic that is hot at the moment and they tend to do very well, especially if their motivation is monetary. My motivation is very different. I truly desire and demand that the accomplishments of those that are underrepresented in the current history books be made known. I desire that every child feel proud of who they are and where they come from. I want every child to be empowered and know they are worthy and special from the inside out. I believe that my Children’s books accomplish this.

Additionally, my books will allow children of all races to read and learn about the great accomplishments of minority men and women throughout history. This understanding will organically foster a natural respect for all others thereby nipping systemic racism at its root.

This process was not easy for me. I did not have a mentor. I did not have a wealth of funds or financing at my behest. I was a personal trainer and a stunt woman that happened to be an incredible student thanks to my father and my teachers, but honestly, I had no clue where to even begin. So I started writing.

I have learned plenty of lessons along the way and I am certain I will continue to learn more as each day passes by. I would say one of the most important lessons I’ve had to learn is to stay the course and never waiver from what you believe in. Shout it from the rooftops if you have to until people realize the importance of edifying and enriching our children. It’s just like an education. Knowledge is power. It is the one thing that can never be taken away from us.

I want the world to know that 4EVER4KIDS is driven to ignite critical thinking and inspire innovation through the highest quality of Children’s books. We want to set each child’s ambition on a relentless and timeless pursuit of excellence to become the absolute best version of themselves.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
This is a tough question because I like to do everything. I’d say hiking in Rancho Palos Verdes at Del Cerro Park followed by a light lunch at Yellow Vase. Take a boat out in Marina del Rey followed by dinner at Planta Cocina is an outstanding day out. Stay in a villa at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes to be pampered at the spa, oceanfront dining, live concerts and more. Jet skiing and pontoon boat rentals in Long Beach at Long Beach Watersports. Spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood then prepare to ride the mechanical bull at the Saddle Ranch Chop House. Take a Beverly Hills or Hollywood Celebrity homes tour or contact On Camera Audiences to watch a Live taping of a popular show like American Idol, Family Feud, The Masked Singer, etc.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my wonderful, smart, talented and beautiful children. My children are actually the characters in my books. They are my inspiration. They are amazing humanitarians and their accomplishments have made me the proudest mother in the world. My daughter Cydney was a 5 year State & Regional Champion in gymnastics. She battled the deadliest form of meningitis and survived. She then went on to get her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. She had one of her first works published at the age of 10 and published her very first poetry chap book a couple of years ago. Cydney-Elise made a declaration and began her journey as an actress, singer, dancer and recording artist one year ago and since then has booked 3 commercials, sang solo at Dodger stadium with the Compton Kids, sang solo with an orchestra in Las Vegas venue for an audience of 10,ooo for Fernando Pullum and performed in 3 sold out musicals. Cydney-Elise and my son, Cheik also formed a recording group known as Tw!n Cannon$. Their music is amazing and they also host their own successful Music Competition show called Next Up. Cheik is currently attending college, studying music/engineering and playing basketball.

My oldest daughter Raven-Alexis is an accomplished writer and artist. She too is a college graduate. She writes and has written for NETFLIX and MARVEL. I raised my children to find something they love and to make a business out of it. I taught them that no matter what you do to always try to be the best. To live the life you love so you can love the life you live and so far they seem to be doing just that.

I’d also like to dedicate this shoutout to my beloved father. May he RIP. My father was a dedicated educator who poured his heart & soul and talents into his students & his children. He taught me to love learning and made learning fun. When he passed on, students, faculty, co-workers, friends and family came out in droves and each of them took the podium either with tears of joy or laughter. They testified that my father was the most incredible teacher they ever had. They stated that he taught them when they thought they were incapable of learning. That he taught them how to be a men and stand up for right. It was something magical to witness. When he passed on I vowed to find a way to continue his style of education and help children fall in love with learning. My children and my father deserve a lot of credit and recognition in my story because were it not for them I may not have been inspired to produce such work.

Website: www.4EVER4KIDS.COM

Instagram: @4ever4kids

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