TOPIC
Equity

DEMO
Equity Race

DEFY THE ODD
DeSrrius Quarles 

  • Father killed on the street
  • Mother addicted to crack
  • Homeless, hungry
  • Fostercare 13 years: Response to straight A report card “You think you’re special. You ain’t gone be sh#*!”
  • Failing grades
  • Arrested
  • Teacher challenged him to live according to his potential
  • Improved grades
  • Sought scholarships for college
  • Raised more than $1 mil in scholarships
  • Started first business age 15
  • Author- Million Dollar Scholar
  • Co-Founder and CEO BREAUX Capital, financial services
  • Founder and Brand Architect DQ and Partners, web design agency

LESSON
Education is the surest vehicle for upward mobility in the world

ASSIGNMENT
Write your goal