Erica Catherman has spent more than twenty years mentoring young women as a coach to middle school, high school, and college students. Committed to raising up the next generation to be kind, confident, and capable, Erica has served as a youth group leader, community volunteer, and advocate for gender equality in sports. She is a certified Yoga Alliance and Group Fitness instructor. Jonathan Catherman is the author of the bestselling books The Manual to Manhood and The Manual to Middle School. An award-winning cultural strategist and a leading education trainer specializing in the character and leadership development of youth, Jonathan speaks worldwide about the principles and strengths that empower greatness in children, teens, and young adults.

Together, the Cathermans are the authors of The Girls' Guide to Conquering Life. They live in North Carolina, where they work together to raise their family, which includes two teenagers and a couple of big dogs. Learn more at www.thecathermans.com.