Speaker · Author · Educator
M. Aurelius
Higgs
Higgs
Founder, ParentWise · Author · Educator
Secure Parents, Secure Teens.
Secure Teens, Secure the Future.
Secure Teens, Secure the Future.
Available to Book
About Marcus
M. Aurelius Higgs is the founder of ParentWise and creator of The Story Growth Method, a science-backed approach that helps multicultural, entrepreneurial parents move from creating a safe home to helping their teen build safety within themselves.
With over 20 years as an international educator across 10+ countries, Marcus translates developmental psychology into practical tools that build lasting family security from the inside out.
Credentials
Top 10 Guest on Podmatch.com — 5-star rating across 100+ podcast appearances
International educator across South Korea, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and beyond
Published author of two books, including the forthcoming A Parent's Guide: How to Create Security During Adolescence
Spoken word artist and co-founder of Certain Future Press
Available For
Signature Talks
01
3 Circles of Trust
The Foundation of a Secure Relationship
- Discover how to recognize your own developmental needs so you show up fully for your teen
- Build weekly rituals that invite real, genuine conversation when your teen is ready to share
- Gain tools to turn your teen's setbacks into moments that build self-trust and resilience
02
Building Their Inner Trust
A Parent's Guide to Creating Security During Adolescence
- Understand why your own security is the foundation your teen builds theirs upon
- Create consistent patterns that keep your teen connected through the hardest years
- Learn to support a struggling teen without rescuing them, building confidence from within
03
The Motivation Switch
From Pressure to Purpose — Igniting Your Teen's Inner Drive
- Understand why pressure kills motivation and what actually sparks a teen's drive to pursue their own path
- Replace reactive parenting cycles with a purpose-first approach your teen can own
- Leave with a simple framework to turn "I don't care" into "I want to try"
Your uncertainty dissolves the moment you start to create toward a clear intentional future.
Forthcoming Book
What Others Say
Fantastic conversationalist with a wide variety of perspectives. Super knowledgeable in his field of work. Would highly recommend bringing him on as a guest.
Michael Read
Host, Rebuilding The Village Podcast
M. Aurelius makes for an amazing show. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation touching on critical issues of parenting and teaching tweens.
Dr. Almitra Berry
Host, Educational Equity Emancipation Podcast