We Offer
- Fatherhood Involvement Parenting Workshops
- Social Etiquette Sessions
- Image & Makeup Consulting
- Entrepreneurship Opportunities
VP Kelly Enterprises
Mission Statement is to connect families with education and entrepreneurial opportunities for positive change, self development and a richer quality of life.
Vision Statement
Valerie Peterson-Kelly seeks to spark a movement that will inspire, motivate and educate men around the world about the important role they play in the educational success of children, success of their relationship with their families and in society, via workshops, motivational talks, books and multi-media.
Historical Background
Historical Background
Very Positive Outlook, Inc. was founded on Christian principles by Valerie Peterson Owens in April 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, to provide a resource tool for educational programs, family services agencies, churches and other businesses who are trying to get male parents move involved in their programs and more specifically with their children’s academic growth. This is accomplished through a series of workshops entitled, Male Manners, Reading with Dads and the Family Reading Workshops, which focuses on building a reading, writing, and better relationship within the family.
To accomplish this, a series of classes have been designed
specifically to help men become better fathers, step-fathers, husbands and citizens in the communities in which they reside.
Because time is the most valuable commodity that any of us have, our book series entitled “Where’s my Daddy?” is one of the tools used to depict ways that men can spend time teaching, reaching, playing and volunteering with their children or other boys and girls who need male mentors. These services are also available to young men in juvenile correctional facilities who need to be uplifted and encouraged as well as adult men who are apart of the penal system who want to stay connected to their children while serving their time; as well as those re-entering society.
Meet Valerie
"Queen of Entrepreneurship"
Valerie Peterson-Kelly is an extraordinary woman who takes pride in her family and her profession of inspiring and empowering others. She is married to one of Houston’s Top Chef’s, Elliott G. Kelly and is the proud mother of her two future leaders, Rashaud (18) and Ty (14).
She was born in Saginaw, Michigan where she resided for over 30 years. She graduated from Saginaw Valley State University where she earned her BBA in Marketing (1994) and her Masters in Marketing with a concentration in International Business Relations (1997).
While living in Michigan, Valerie published her first bilingual children’s book; “Where’s my Daddy?” a book that highlights dads that are actively involved in their children’s lives. This inspired her to begin her “Fatherhood & Family Consulting Company”, Very Positive Outlook, Inc.
Since the inception of VPO, Inc. in 2004, she has created 14 interactive and educational workshops for male parents, social etiquette for families and writing workshops for children. She has provided staff development workshops to colleges, school districts, non-profit organizations and corporate bankers.
In 2017 she accepted the Etiquette Coach position for Suits for Sons, a Not-for-Profit organization based in Houston, Texas; that mentors collegiate level young men in the multi-faceted arenas of the business world.
She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an active member of The Fountain of Praise Church and a Pink Cadillac Driving Independent Mary Kay Senior Sales Director ranking #11 in the State of Texas for Most Improved.
Books
Reflections
by Valerie Peterson-Kelly
A Poetic Memoir reflecting the stages of life from childhood to adulthood through the eyes of rags to riches woman of God. It will inspire you to birth your store through your life reflections, to heal, help others or get published.
Come take a walk down memory lane where you will find, laughter, sweet kisses, intense moments and happiness. Reflections is a delightful book of poetry and prose that captures the emotional essence of daily living. Heart warming and gut wrenching stories will have you pondering and wanting more…
In the end, Reflections will leave you feeling joyfully sentimental and ready to write!
Charlotte Payne, MA
Founder, Heart on Cue
I am honored to acknowledge the heartfelt and creative expressions in this book. Reflections is a true reflection of Valerie, as an amazing parent, school volunteer and natural leader. Her service to our school and our district has made an incredible difference, just as Reflections will in the lives of those who read it and write their stories.
Mary A. Brewster, Principal
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Rated 5 out of 5
Where's my Daddy? Donde Esta mi Papa?
(English and Spanish Edition)
by Valerie Peterson-Kelly
Where’s my Daddy Volume One was written with the beginning reader in mind, but the message inside is for all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends and mentors who want to instill love and character into a child. This bilingual book highlights the importance of a positive male role spending time with his child.
Rated 5 out of 5
where's my daddy?
daddie's day to volunteer
By Valerie Peterson-Kelly
Where’s my Daddy Volume II Daddies Day to Volunteer is a bilingual positive father story that depicts dads, stepdads and grandads volunteering at their children’s school. This is the second book of a six part series that was written to encourage fathers and fathers figures to take the lead in the educational success of their children and those who they know are fatherless.
Rated 5 out of 5
Workshops
“Valerie has been publicly speaking and training for over 30 years and has a style that draws her audience in while delivering an impactful message of change, growth and inspiration. She loves to read and write short stories and poetry; her latest book release is Reflections: Yours and Mine her Poetic Memoir.”
Reading With Dads
A three-part: (90-minute ea.) workshop that focuses on the connection between male parents and the educational success of their children. It encourages fathers to participate in school activities, evaluate their role as a parent, develop deeper personal relationships with their children, read with their children and to write with their children daily.
Student Workshops
The Positive Self
A 10-20-30 session social etiquette and character education course designed to motivate and encourage young ladies ages 8+ to acknowledge their power to transform their attitude, thought process, and life outlook and carry themselves in a manner that positively sets them apart and open doors of opportunity for future success
Young Men & The Power Within
A 10-20-30 session social etiquette and character education course
designed to motivate and encourage young men ages 8+ to acknowledge their power to transform their attitude, thought process, and life outlook and carry themselves in a manner that positively sets them apart and open doors of opportunity for future success.
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Contact Us
We would love to hear from you
Call
(O) 989-233-5594
Email
valerie@verypositiveoutlook.com
About us
At Very Positive Outlook, our mission is to connect fathers, children and education for positive change; one community at a time.