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Join us for the launch of LET ME TELL YOU A STORY AND THE LESSONS THAT I HAVE LEARNED by Marvin Carolina, Jr. This book dares to tell the truth about growth, grit, and the real journey of becoming. This isn’t your typical book launch. It’s an honest conversation about the messy, non-linear path of personal and professional transformation. Part story-sharing, part soul- searching, the morning will offer attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that shaped the business man Marvin is today.

As a special thank you, Marvin will be giving away a few free copies of the book to attendees. So come early, come curious, and come ready to be inspired.

About the AuthorMarvin Carolina Jr. is a business leader, college professor, speaker, and former collegiate athlete with a passion for helping others grow personally and professionally. Known for inspiring transformation through action and storytelling, Marvin has spoken to thousands of professionals, students, and entrepreneurs across the U.S. and abroad. This is his third book.

Program:10:00 - 10:30 Arrival10:30 - 10:40 Welcome and Author Introduction10:40 - 11:00 Book Presentation by Marvin Carolina, Jr.11:00 - 11:10 Moderated Discussion11:10 - 11:20 Q&A11:30 - 11:45 Closing

From 11:45 Networking with a community of like-minded individuals and the author

We cannot wait to see you there!

Book description: This book is a candid, lesson-driven guide for anyone navigating the messy, uncertain path of personal and professional growth. It isn’t a memoir or a collection of polished success stories. It’s a reflection on the real, often uncomfortable moments that shape us. Drawing from his journey through construction sites, corporate boardrooms, and stages around the world, Marvin shares the quiet truths behind transformation: how to lead without a title, how to keep going after rejection, and how to stay grounded while chasing something bigger than recognition. Written for students, entrepreneurs, and professionals alike, the book offers practical wisdom drawn from real experiences—failures, pivots, risks, and realizations. It doesn’t offer shortcuts or flashy advice, but honest insights about grit, grace, and integrity. With each story, Marvin reveals the slow, deliberate process of becoming, emphasizing that doubt, delay, and missteps aren’t setbacks; they’re part of the blueprint. This book is a companion for anyone who feels behind, overlooked, or unsure of how to move forward. Through grounded storytelling and perspective-shifting lessons, it reminds readers that growth is not a straight line, and that the work of becoming is quiet, internal, and deeply human. This is not a manual. It’s a mirror, and a map.