⏰ Time Stamps

• [00:00:00] Vivian introduces Andre Norman and shares how he has supported her own family through moments of crisis.

• [00:02:00] Andre reflects on parenting, independence, and the moment his son’s sneaker choice became a lesson in letting kids form their own identity.

• [00:06:00] Andre shares his early childhood—domestic violence at home, racism during Boston’s busing crisis, and learning to survive poverty.

• [00:11:00] The heartbreaking moment he gave up his trumpet and purpose to follow the crowd—leading to prison sentences by age 18.

• [00:14:00] Solitary confinement epiphany: realizing he was “the king of nowhere,” and daring to dream of Harvard as a way out.

• [00:17:00] What suburban parents miss: addiction, self-harm, and mental health crises are just as real behind picket fences.

• [00:21:00] Why shame keeps parents silent—and why reaching outside your community for help can break the cycle.

• [00:26:00] The story of a young woman trapped in fentanyl addiction who found healing when Andre flipped her role from patient to teacher.

• [00:29:00] Vivian and Andre reflect on the healing power of service and contribution—for kids and parents alike.

• [00:32:00] The “$25 speaker” story—how small moments can rupture parent-child trust, and why listening matters more than logic.

• [00:36:00] Andre’s #1 advice: don’t wait for a crisis. Proactively build mentors, retreats, and safe spaces into your child’s world now.

• [00:39:00] The importance of finding the voice your child listens to—and how to partner with it for their growth.