My Mom is a Construction Manager

by Akilah W Darden, Darden Kids, Princess Karibo (Illustrator)

Overview

Inspired by a true story; written in the eyes of four siblings whose mother is a construction manager and owns her own construction company.

This is for all the... dreamers, builders, thinkers, creatives, and believers. This book is for YOU!

Empowering, inspiring, motivating, and supporting those who dream big and realize that it can be done; even if it has not been done before.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985407082
Publisher:	Darden Group LLC
Publication date:	07/11/2022
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Akilah W. Darden is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Architectural Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Marymount University. She is an author, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and serial mentor. Akilah is married to Travis L. Darden for over 15 years. Akilah & Travis have four kids, authors Travis, Jr (JR), Aiden, Alana, and Tiana.As a kid, she loved LEGO sets and puzzles. In school, she loved math and problem solving. When she was in high school, she would spend hours drafting houses and isometrics. In college, she was going to be the next famous architect! Her love for people, negotiating, communicating, coordinating, collaborating, and knowledge of design lead her to construction. Construction is an industry where Akilah can use all her skills, passion, experience, and expertise to create infrastructure that will help people and communities. Isn't that what life is all about!? So now, She has an amazing opportunity. She gets to assist corporations, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and communities with their construction needs.

Alana, Tiana, Aiden, and Travis, Jr. are siblings. Their mother is Akilah Darden, President and Owner of The Darden Group, LLC. Their father, Travis Darden, is co-founder. The Dardens live in Indianapolis and enjoy spending time together while juggling busy work and the many activities the kids participate in.