Dennis Trittin is a successful money manager, author, and educator committed to helping young people reach their full potential and demonstrate lives of purpose, responsibility, character, and impact. As the author of What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead and president and CEO of LifeSmart Publishing, Trittin is a passionate advocate for providing teens with the best possible launch into adult life. Arlyn Lawrence serves as editor, curriculum designer, co-author, seminar leader, and general representative for LifeSmart Publishing. She has served families and educators in numerous community and faith-based organizations, including over fifteen years as a director of education and special programs for teens and children. Arlyn is also a frequent writer and speaker on the topic of character, personal development, and relationships for children and families. She and her husband are the parents of five children and grandparents of two.