Biography

About the Author

Quori, also known as Mr. Q, is an award winning author, mentor, empowerment advocate and orator. After battling colon cancer, he realized that his true passion was in helping others succeed and become a champion in their own right! He launched “The W.Y.S.E. Experience”, which is an acronym that stands for “Water Your Seedz Everyday”. It’s a program developed by Quori that focuses on enhancing one’s quality of life through mindfulness and consistency.

Quori believes that we all have seeds of greatness within us and he strongly believes that the highest human act is to inspire others through our actions. His book titled, “Do What You’re Supposed To Do So You Can Do What You Wanna Do”, has been dubbed “A Must Have” from individual consumers and companies alike and is approved for everyone from pre-teen to mature adult!

In addition to being an award-winning author and mentor to the youth in his community via Team Up! and local schools, he currently serves as a contributing author for Bully Motivational Magazine. He also serves as the Secretary of the PTA at Sherwood Elementary School and he’s on the advisory committee for the Norfolk Public Schools Advisory Board for Career and Technical Education (CTEAC). In his spare time Quori is an assistant coach for his son’s basketball and soccer team. His hobbies include reading, cooking, travelling, and woodworking.

Quori has been a featured speaker at schools, fortune500 companies, correctional and detention centers as well as churches. His book and program/curriculum have been used as tools for education as well as a success builder from the classroom to the boardroom.

Quori is currently working on his next book due later this year!

book cover mockup for Water Your Seedz Everyday

Why Not Be the One? The Secret to Building Boys into Strong Men

In a world where strength is often misunderstood and manhood is frequently misrepresented, "Why Not Be the One? The Secret to Building Boys into Strong Men" calls for a return to purpose, integrity, and conscious growth. This book is a map for the journey—a spiritual, mental, and cultural guide—for those ready to rise above mediocrity and rediscover what it truly means to be a strong, upstanding man. In this transformative book, Quori Grands unearths timeless principles and brings them forward for a new generation of boys and men seeking direction, power, and purpose. At its core, Why Not Be the One? The Secret to Building Boys into Strong Men explores seven universal laws that govern destiny and human development—laws of Cause and Effect, Creation, Growth, Accountability, Connection, Gratitude, and Destiny. Each law works like a piece of the puzzle, guiding readers toward self-mastery, personal responsibility, and divine alignment. But this isn’t just a book for men. It’s for anyone invested in growth, accountability, and empowerment. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, educator, or young adult trying to find your footing, this book equips you with the mindset and discipline to thrive in every season of life. "Why Not Be the One? The Secret to Building Boys into Strong Men" redefines manhood as more than just masculinity—it’s about character. It’s about becoming the kind of human being whose energy uplifts others, whose integrity builds legacies, and whose presence reflects gratitude, wisdom, and divine purpose. This isn’t just a book—it’s a mirror. It challenges, uplifts, and empowers. It reminds you that greatness doesn’t come from waiting for change—it comes from being the change. Every generation needs men who are strong, wise, and grounded in purpose. Every community needs builders who understand their worth and their responsibility to others. Most importantly every boy needs an example worth following. You are the one and it starts here!

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