Scholars (Schlossberg, Waters, & Goodman, 1995) define transition as any event or non-event that results in changes in relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles. As it relates to sports, many athletes will face this difficult reality once their playing careers conclude. Surviving the Lights provides insights and strategies for athletes to employ to assist them as they exit the playing field to the next stage of life.”

Tywanna’s book, “Surviving the Lights: A Professional Athlete’s Playbook to Avoiding the Curse,” is spot on and is the perfect blueprint to assist and guide our young student-athletes through the most exciting, but pressure filled and stressful time in their lives. Awesome job, Tywanna!”

When I was drafted into the NBA, I had no idea what to expect. I wish I had this book in college. I am thankful to have had Tywanna as my business manager, but more importantly, as my friend.”

At the core of our mission in collegiate athletics is preparing student-athletes for the next phase in life. Tywanna's message focuses on the same values that we share with young people every day. Having a game plan to tackle the challenges in life is critical to forging a happy and healthy lifestyle."

NFL players, and other professional athletes, should always remember to remain humble and remember that the proper planning of funds, living a well, yet modest lifestyle, and organization of responsibilities will last much longer than splurging and spending aimlessly on things that fade away. Surviving the Lights takes a proactive approach to helping collegiate athletes and their families develop a plan to address those critical success areas.”

As a former collegiate athlete, I wish I had a mentor and someone who could prepare me for the challenges that came with that privilege. Thanks to my friend, Tywanna, current and future college athletes can use this book as a guide to surviving issues that many collegiate and professional athletes face.”

Surviving the Lights is just what the sports world needs right now. It's an honest wake up call for professional and college athletes alike to understand the magnitude of the responsibilities that come along with being in the limelight. It serves as a guide to show them how to take ownership of their lives and their careers from start-to-finish and to create a legacy that will honor them and their family name for decades to come.”

“In my 17 years as an NBA sports agent, I’ve seen a lot of guys make mistakes because they were unprepared to handle the business side of professional sports. I’ve known and worked with Tywanna for many years, and I applaud her efforts to educate and guide young athletes and their families.”

“I enjoyed a successful 15-year career in the NBA and Europe, and there aren’t many people that understand what it takes to play that long and be able to retire on your own terms. I have watched Tywanna grow into one of the brightest minds in the sports business, and she is the perfect person to address these issues.”