Hi, I’m Marion!

I grew up in a hectic household with seven kids. During my childhood, I watched many of my brothers and sisters struggle both in and out of school due to social and emotional challenges. It was tough, especially in a house that busy and I often felt helpless and hated that I couldn’t do more to help them. But those early experiences shaped my lifelong passion for education, mental wellness, and helping kids thrive.

On July 11, 2012, that desire to support kids grew into something more—it became the spark that would eventually evolve into what Inside Out Club is today.

It all started at a networking breakfast where a video about a local homeless shelter moved me to tears. I left with a vision for a “Netflix of Nonprofits”—a way for people to emotionally connect with local causes through video and get involved. That vision inspired me to leave my career as a CPA just one month later, and in September 2012, I founded I Support Community.

Since then, our journey has been incredible! In 2013, we filmed 20+ nonprofit stories. In 2015, we launched our first after-school program at Elmwood Elementary—where my own kids attended—and saw over 1,000 kids participate in just the first two years.

As we listened to parents, teachers, and community members, we recognized a growing need—not just to inspire kids to give back, but to equip them with the essential life skills they need today, in college, the workplace, and beyond. In 2018, our Board of Directors made the bold decision to focus solely on empowering kids to live each day with good character. That’s when Inside Out Club was officially born.

Today, Inside Out Club continues to evolve. We’re filling a critical gap created by today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world—a world where kids face more pressure and fewer real-world opportunities to build soft skills. From self-awareness and perseverance to how to hold a professional phone conversation, we’re helping kids grow from the inside out.

Because let’s be honest: kids need more than academic knowledge to succeed. They need character, resilience, and compassion. And we’re here to build those skills together.

I’m so proud of how far we’ve come, and I can’t wait to see where this journey leads next. I invite you to join me in empowering kids to build the character traits they need to thrive.

With gratitude,
– Marion