Generational success is within your grasp

Are you ready to take action and make it a reality?

Join us, Justin and Alexis Black, bestselling authors, keynote speakers, serial entrepreneurs, and former foster youth, as we share our story of how we overcame our past and created a life worth living.

Discover the strategies, information, and intentional self-care we used to redefine definitions of love, happiness, success, and family and how you can apply them in your own life. Don't let the traumas of the past define your future.

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Redefining Normal

"How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love" is a powerful story of triumph over adversity that has touched the lives of thousands.

This book tells the true story of Justin and Alexis Black, foster kids from Detroit and Flint, Michigan, who overcame their difficult upbringing and achieved remarkable success (and happiness) in their personal and professional lives.

Book a training, workshop, or speech with Redefining Normal Today!

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These will surely inspire and motivate youth, adults and organizations on subjects including overcoming hardships, time management, self-care, healthy relationship-building, and more! 

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I Love You More Than Cereal

Get ready to celebrate healthy love, family, community building, and the value of Black fathers with the debut children's book of the Maeva and Dad Redefine series, titled "I Love You More Than Cereal." Featuring vibrant illustrations and lovable characters, this book is sure to become a favorite for children and parents alike. Whether sharing it during storytime or enjoying it alongside a bowl of cereal, "I Love You More Than Cereal" is a delightful way to explore ideas of love, compassion, and empathy with your little ones. Come along with Maeva and Dad on their journey to redefine the true meaning of love and discover the amazing impact it can have on all of us.

Our Impact

With a 96% satisfaction rating, our work has helped families and organizations thrive like never before. Our audiences have expressed how our work has empowered them with the knowledge and skills to perform more effectively.

From improving communication and collaboration to building relationships and community and fostering a culture of growth, our work is positively redefining how families and organizations succeed, one step at a time.

OUR PODCAST HOSTED BY JUSTIN BLACK

ROSE From Concrete

We're not here to maintain the status quo of cultural practices; we're here to shake things up and inspire conversations on generational healing. Our mission? To help you create a life worth living. It takes intentionality, vulnerability, perseverance, and interdependence, but we promise it's worth it. Let's do this! 

Testimonials…

  • “I’ve been doing this for 8 years and this was much needed information about things that I never thought of before.”

    - Participant in a 5-hour training

  • “Your presentation was practical, educational, and encouraging. Unexpectedly beautiful.”

    -Florida DCF Summit participant

  • ”Your story reminded me of why I do what I do.”

    - GA regional director

  • “It was an AMAZING presentation!! You guys rocked it. We really enjoyed listening and learning from you!”

    -Presentation participant

  • “This is the best testimony I’ve ever heard”

    -Georgia Summit Attendee

A Little About Us

Justin & Alexis Black

Justin and Alexis Black are bestselling authors, speakers, business owners, and Forbes' Next 1000 Entrepreneurs for 2021. As former foster youth from Detroit and Flint, Michigan, they know a thing or two about overcoming adversity. Using the power of love and community, they've published the award-winning, bestselling book, Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love—impacting over 25,000 individuals and families.

Their ultimate goal is to encourage healthy relationships, mental health, and healing through speaking engagements, realistic solutions, life-changing trainings, and enlightening workshops. Break the cycles with Justin and Alexis and learn how to use what you’ve gone through to overcome any obstacle and redefine your own version of normal!

Upcoming Events

TAKE PART IN THE REDEFINING NORMAL EXPERIENCE!

Check out our upcoming events to see if we're coming to a city near you. Can't find an event in your area? No worries! We offer both virtual and in-person sessions. Book us now to bring the Redefining Normal movement to your community. Together, we can end the cycle of generational trauma and turn it into generational success!

Is Your Relationship Healthy? Use Our Relationship Checklist to Find Out.

At Redefining Normal, we're dedicated to sharing our journey and the lessons we've learned along the way. Simply sign up for our email list, and we'll send you our healthy relationship checklist, so you can start taking steps to build a happier, healthier relationship.

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