Kiara McClendonKiara McClendon worked to bring her vision of a fun and educational way to empower young people on financial freedom to life with the Adventures of Money MavensTM series. Born and raised in New Jersey, Kiara grew up the oldest child in a blended famiy. An independent young woman who had (and still has) dreams of changing the world, she set out to make a difference, celebrate diversity, and empower others to believe in themselves and the value of knowledge. She credits much of her passion for academic excellence to her fifth grade math and history teacher, Mr. Elder. It was in his class that she learned the basics of money management and was taught to never put limits on her capabilities, only on her credit cards. Her grandparents modeled great financial discipline and always taught her to save a little change for a rainy day, a simple habit that she realized many people have never developed. She went on to graduate with her bachelors and two Master's degrees in Communications and Sport Leadership before her 24th birthday. While in college, she explored her passion for the music & entertainment business and the world of sport, and realized a common theme: she wanted to use her platform to empower and uplift others. A firm believer that YOU are your only limit, she works closely with student-athletes to support their success in the classroom, in their sports, and in life. Kiara hopes this book series will be inspirational to other young dreamers, and compel them to use their platforms for good, to empower others & encourage others to believe in themselves, to never give up on their dreams regardless of the critics, and to realize that true wealth begins in your mind. She is the founder and CEO of AForE ort, LLC. Read More Read Less