Marquis' road to success has been to say the least nothing short of an action-packed film. His determination and relentless effort to be the change in which he wishes to see in the world has become contagious to everyone that has come in contact with him. A young man who in such a short span of life has faced down some of lifes most tragic experiences. Homelessness, abandonment, depression, foster-care along with being accused, charged and convicted of a crime connecting to a death that he didn't commit, landing him in the State Prison system. Now, all across the state of Illinois he mentors, coaches and consults with schools directly for over 120 kids while expanding his public and motivational speaking career en route to his debut memoir "Thinking Out Loud To Myself" which has been in the making for quite some time of his life now. His memoir is a collection of dialogs that he has shred with himself, others, his philosophy and purpose for living as well as failures and successes. Packed with so much humbling truth and comedy all at once you are sure to make his story, your story When Marquis walks into a room people begin to believe again, not only in themselves but, a common goal of all, which is to live life to its fullest moment. He believes that by using this energy, our resources and time that we can collectively as a people bring about longstanding change all around the world starting with each rural, city and suburban community. Marquis service speaks for itself in any community that he has been in and he is grateful to be a part of the efforts of so many that have come before him seeking change of this magnitude. A quote from Frederick Douglass would best suite his calling "If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor, freedom and yet, depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. They want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without demand. It never did and it never will."