We recently had the pleasure of working with Deena Saunders-Green, of Green Pines Media, who graciously mentioned amaraREPS in her newly released business planning workbook: Transitional Age Entrepreneurs. Deena, a graduate of California State University, has worked with at risk juveniles since her internship as a therapist in juvenile hall. Through her experience as a Southern California social worker and various other non-profit organizations, she was awakened to the disturbingly high rates of homelessness and lack of life skills among the youth she often served.
Transitional Age Entrepreneurs is written specifically as a guide for young people who fall under the term “Transitional Aged Youth” (TAY) who would like to start a business, but need some guidance. This 100 page workbook is an especially extraordinary project, as the would-be entrepreneurs who fall under this category are considered to be high risk during a time when they are transitioning from foster or state care into society on their own (typically between the ages of 16-24). Young adults in this category are considered to be “at risk” because they are at an age where adolescents are normally faced with making several life-changing decisions. These could be things like getting ready for college, getting their first job, or moving out on their own. Because children in the foster care system, or those who have aged out may not have support and guidance of a typical family system, this makes an already stressful time even more challenging.
“I wanted to use indie publishing and podcasts to raise awareness about the challenges facing emancipated foster youth. The problem was, I knew nothing about starting a business. Social work taught me the value of collaboration, so instead of spending hours and hours on research, I sought business consultants with a proven track record. amaraREPS was the solution. They guided me through the process of building a solid business plan. They also made marketing much easier for me to understand.”
-Deena Saunders-Green, Green Pines Media
“The publishing of Transitional Aged Entrepreneurs is just one of the ways Green Pines Media is raising awareness about the challenges facing transitional aged youth, with additional efforts in the form of speaking engagements on the subject.
amaraREPS is honored to have the opportunity to help Deena not only as an entrepreneur, but because she has dedicated her business to helping others. Because she has decided to help other young entrepreneurs, we’re doubly excited to be able to offer the unique and valuable expertise she has chosen to share with others. While this book is meant to serve transitional aged youth, I would also welcome you to share this with young folks who aspire to start their own businesses, as business planning is a crucial step in the entrepreneurial process.
The new workbook, as well as other publishings and information about Green Pines Media can be found on their website, www.GreenPinesMedia.com . You may also find the workbook on Amazon. Supporting the book helps to further Green Pines Media’s efforts to support children transitioning out of foster care, so please… spread the word or share this workbook with a kid that has BIG dreams and BIG ideas. 🙂