08/27/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From Foster Care to Financial Freedom: Thurman Robinson Marks Birthday with Paperback Memoir Release, Spotlighting AI, Real Estate Triumphs, and Philanthropic Empire
Atlanta, GA – August 27, 2025 – Today, on his 37th birthday, Thurman Malik Robinson, M.S.—acclaimed real estate investor, Chief Financial Officer of APPS, LLC, certified life coach, and professional tax preparer—unveils the paperback edition of his groundbreaking memoir, From Foster Care to Financial Freedom: My Journey with AI as My Guide - Empowering Personal Transformation, Real Estate Investing, and Smart Financial Decisions. This release builds on the book’s digital debut in July 2025 across Amazon Kindle (https://www.amazon.com/Foster-Care-Financial-Freedom-Transformation/dp/B0D9YJ5V3H), Apple Books (https://books.apple.com/us/book/from-foster-care-to-financial-freedom/id1758962947), Lulu (https://www.lulu.com/shop/thurman-robinson/from-foster-care-to-financial-freedom/paperback/product-5z7n2g.html), Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-foster-care-to-financial-freedom-thurman-robinson/1147649665), and other stores, where it entered pre-sale mode. The memoir remains on pre-order for its third format, offering readers an inspiring blueprint for overcoming adversity through AI-assisted financial strategies, credit mastery, and real estate ventures.
Born August 27, 1988, Robinson’s story is one of resilience, from foster care in Los Angeles to earning a Master’s from Virginia State University and honing skills at Walt Disney World and Haus of Basquiat. Over a decade, he mastered fix-and-flip projects in Atlanta, managing budgets, contractor negotiations, and unforeseen challenges like cost overruns. Dubbed a “Renovation Rockstar” by Think Realty Magazine in its September/October 2019 issue (https://online.flippingbook.com/view/586359/80-81/), Robinson’s innovative use of AI for generating precise credit dispute letters, negotiating 0% APR periods, and building business credit profiles sets him apart. His methods include establishing installment loans, lines of credit, hard money loans, net 30 trade accounts with Dun & Bradstreet, and securing consistent limit increases—transforming financial hurdles into tax-efficient growth opportunities.
Robinson’s credit expertise empowers investors to bypass traditional funding barriers, optimizing returns in volatile markets. His portfolio diversifies into cryptocurrency trading, memecoins, and an innovative Oklahoma investment: a dispensary doubling as an art lounge, club, and restaurant. As CEO of Assertively Promoting Philanthropic Services (APPS, LLC), he drives initiatives in financial education, health & wellness, and social entrepreneurship. Expanding his vision, Robinson leads APPS HOLDINGS WY, INC., an innovative tech solutions firm announcing a next-generation AI platform for business efficiency and customer engagement, slated for fall launch. The nonprofit APPS Corporation and NAPPS (National APPS Philanthropic Services) further his mission, providing transitional housing, supportive services, and community outreach inspired by programs like Section 8, Public Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing—addressing income limits tied to Area Median Income (AMI) for low-income families, veterans, and those with disabilities.
Central to Robinson’s success is mentor Lorraine Beato, a trusted “shark” in real estate and author of Flip the Switch: From Real Estate Agent to Real Estate Investor (Paperback, $19.99 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Switch-Estate-Agent-Investor/dp/B086FW87TC). Featured in Think Realty’s “Renovation Rock Stars: Portugal” (https://thinkrealty.com/renovation-rock-stars-portugal/), Beato renovated her inherited historic property, blending legacy with innovative designs. Their partnership began at a 2016 Think Realty event, leading to Robinson’s first flip: a 3-bed, 1-bath Atlanta home bought for $57,000, renovated for $53,000, and sold for $162,500—yielding a 52% net ROI in under six months, as chronicled in “Renovation Rockstar: Atlanta Flip” (https://thinkrealty.com/renovation-rockstar/). “Lorraine saved me from losing thousands,” Robinson recalls. Beato, Atlanta WREN chapter leader and Lifetime Million Dollar Club member of North Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS®, adds: “This project exemplifies a ‘Renovation Rockstar’—helping a new investor kill it on ROI.”
Beyond investing, Robinson’s GoFundMe sales funnel (https://www.gofundme.com/f/foster-care-to-financial-freedom) supports publishing and outreach. His Medium blog (https://medium.com/) and AI Journal on WordPress (https://thurmanmalikrobinsonaijournal.news.blog/2025/07/26/demystifying-ai-beginners-guide/) share insights on AI, housing equity, and corporate power. Recent press includes EIN Presswire (https://www.wane.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/827352553/from-foster-care-to-financial-freedom-thurman-robinson-announces-memoir-pre-sale-launch-on-amazon-apple-books-more) and PRLog (https://www.prlog.org/13084827-thurman-robinson-launches-memoir-on-real-estate-investing-and-philanthropy.html), amplifying his message.
“This birthday release honors those turning hardship into triumph,” said Robinson. For public speaking, taxes, or collaborations, contact him directly.
Contact:
Thurman M. Robinson, M.S., Real Estate Investor (REI), Author and Publisher
Email: [email protected]
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“Resilience is not just surviving hardship but transforming it into a blueprint for financial freedom.” – Thurman Malik Robinson
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