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TO AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND MENTORSHIP SPECIALIST, Shawn Blanchard, in spite of his upbringing, has managed to evolve into an upstanding gentleman and inspirational leader to many.

2 TO AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND MENTORSHIP SPECIALIST, Shawn Blanchard, in spite of his upbringing, has managed to evolve into an upstanding gentleman and inspirational leader to many. In light of his expertise with youth, community, and entrepreneurial pursuits, the Mayor of Detroit appointed him to the City of Detroit s Mayoral Cabinet as the Director of Youth Services. During his tenure he successfully led citywide youth initiatives. He now serves as the Liaison between the White House and the City of Detroit for the President s My Brother s Keeper Initiative. Along his journey of obtaining multiple degrees from prestigious Universities, as well as teaching Mathematics at the University of Michigan, Shawn has adopted youth, co-created mentorship programs, and has held positions in school, community and city leadership. Additionally, Blanchard has created and co-founded multiple companies. He has spoken to hundreds of audiences across the United States while leveraging his expertise as a mentorship specialist. Your misfortune is a blessing in disguise. Shawn T. Blanchard

HOW BOUT THAT FOR A CRACK BABY depicts the journey of a young man born in Detroit with drugs in his system, and engulfed in an environment with drug lords, poverty, thieves, death, loneliness, and a

3 HOW BOUT THAT FOR A CRACK BABY depicts the journey of a young man born in Detroit with drugs in his system, and engulfed in an environment with drug lords, poverty, thieves, death, loneliness, and a lack of guidance. Shawn s manchild journey against the odds led him to two degrees, accolades, awards, and recognition but most of all, service to ensure that many with similar life circumstances would have a pathway to success. His book is at once descriptive and prescriptive as Shawn uses his amazing life trajectory to inject how to maximize the promise of mentorship solutions that he has personally employed with great success impacting the lives of black and brown boys in Detroit and across the nation. What Shawn accomplished in less than two years is truly remarkable, said Mayor Duggan. Thanks to his leadership, more than 5,000 young people got to experience the pride of having a job and got a glimpse of what their future might look like. I wish him the best of success with his new book and his continued service to Detroit. Mayor Michael E. Duggan Detroit City Mayor

PRESS CNN Essence Fox ABC News The Huffington Post The Michigan Chronicle BLAC Magazine Education Detroit D Business The Detroit Free Press The Michigan Daily Crains Magazine WJR Education Detroit

4 PRESS CNN Essence Fox ABC News The Huffington Post The Michigan Chronicle BLAC Magazine Education Detroit D Business The Detroit Free Press The Michigan Daily Crains Magazine WJR Education Detroit NY1 News Channel 7 CW50 Baltimore Times Urban Innovation Exchange Hot FM Kiss-FM Praise Shawnte McKinnon Show PARTNERS Black Male Engagement (BME) City of Detroit Big Brothers Big Sisters MBK (My Brothers Keeper) Detroit Youth Employment Consortium Real Life 101 (Nations Largest Mentoring Program)

CLIENTS The University of Michigan Ross School of Business Michigan State University Central Michigan University Indiana Tech University, NSBE Conference Wayne State University University of Detroit

6 CLIENTS The University of Michigan Ross School of Business Michigan State University Central Michigan University Indiana Tech University, NSBE Conference Wayne State University University of Detroit Mercy Marygrove College Madonna University Henry Ford Community College Oakland County Community College AWARDS 2015 University of Michigan Emerging Leader Award 2015 Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Award 2015 University of Detroit Youth Day Award 2015 Spirit of Detroit Award for Leadership 2014 Detroit Piston s Game Changer Award 2013 Ford Motor Company Community Service Award 2013 Black Male Engagement Award 2013 Spirit of Detroit Award for Community Service 2012 Special Congressional Recognition for Community Service 2011 Holcombe L. Rucker Founding Member Award Girls and Boys Club of America Together Apart Youth Employment Symposium NYC Cass Technical High School Sigma Financial SAAB Student African American Brotherhood

7 I ve been a mentee of Mr. Blanchard s for almost 10 years. He s provided me with faith in my ability and principles of manhood. I ve gone from a kid from Marcy Projects in Brooklyn to a student at one of the top Universities in America, University of Michigan. I m still taking notes. Roland Gainer

8 Mr. Blanchard delivers LIFE- CHANGING messages. His speaking ability makes you feel empowered! Bryant George Executive Director Real Life 101 [He] has a way of speaking, teaching, and resonating with people both young& seasoned. Robert Oden College Coordinator Skyline High School Best sessions This was by far one of the we have experienced in 12 years! Lynda White, Esq Chair The Ark Shawn s delivery has a great balance of depth and humor that consistently keeps the attention of the audience. passion, grit and optimism in a way that leaves everyone eager to learn more. Vanessa Cheris 40th AL Conference Coordinator University of Michigan Ross School of Business

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PAVING THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE

PAVING THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 WHAT IS THE ADCOLOR FUTURES PROGRAM? 4 WHY THE FUTURES MATTER 6 BREAKDOWN 7 WHO ARE THE FUTURES? 9 WHERE DO THE FUTURES COME FROM? 11 TIMELINE