In this insightful last 2024 episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Devon Taylor, an accomplished novelist and entrepreneur. Devon shares his transformative journey from being a high school volleyball coach to a foster parent of four children. He emphasizes the importance of connections in life, the challenges of foster parenting, and the significant role his support system played. Devon also talks about his children’s fantasy book, ‘Icarus Finds His Power,’ inspired by his experiences and Greek mythology, illustrating themes of overcoming adversity and self-discovery. Listeners can expect to find inspiration in Devon’s story of resilience, support, and the pursuit of one’s passion.

Devon’s Bio and Contact Information

Devon Taylor is an accomplished American novelist and entrepreneur specializing in business relations. As a burgeoning author, he debuted with the enchanting children’s fantasy novel Icurus Finds His Power. His latest work, Trajectory: Volume 1, is an inspiring collection featuring 17 authors from diverse backgrounds who share their powerful stories of trials, tribulations, and life-changing advice. In this volume, Taylor tells his personal journey of becoming a parent overnight and the struggles that accompanied this profound transformation, offering a unique perspective on overcoming adversity.

In addition to his literary pursuits, Taylor is a sought-after keynote speaker and the host of The Devon Taylor Podcast, a platform dedicated to showcasing remarkable stories and diverse voices from across the globe. Residing in the Inland Empire within Riverside County, Taylor shares his life with his four cherished adopted children: Olivia (16), Damon (12), Tina (8), and Noah (7). Their bustling household also includes six dogs, three cats, and a lively array of relatives.

Contact Info

Website: devontaylorauthor.com

Socials: Devon Taylor Author on TikTok, Facebook ,Linkedin, Instagram

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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.