Rita and I sit down with author and chess teacher Marcus Braxton to hear how a wrongful charge led to a five-star urban novel, a growing sports podcast, and a mission to teach strategy and ownership to DC youth. Writing, chess, and entrepreneurship come together as tools to think ahead, build wealth, and give back.

• live reading from Sun Roof Hitters and how the book began behind bars
• turning a commissary store into legal fees and a lifeline
• validation from fellow inmates and the moment purpose clicked
• reframing success and starting Think First Chess Entrepreneurship
• weaving real DC streets into urban fiction that resonates
• launching Blockboy Sport Talk and building momentum post-release
• the impact of hearing not guilty and what redemption means now
• chess lessons applied to business, goals, and daily discipline
• teaching youth ownership, P&L basics, and long-term thinking

The book is on Amazon, Sunroof Hitters book one of the Sunroof Hitters series. The hardcover is available as well. Also, the ebook is available. Ebook is going on sale for as little as 99 cents on. Also check out the podcast Blockboy Sport Talk on YouTube.

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Blockboy Sport Talk: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockBoySportsTalk

Book: Sunroof Hitters on Amazon

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