How to LYVE (HTL) is a purpose-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens and young adults build the foundation for a healthy, wealthy, and happy life.
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L.Y.V.E. stands for **Love Yourself. Value Everything.** It is both a philosophy and a practical framework for personal growth, self-awareness, and life success.
We believe many young people are asked to navigate life without being taught the inner tools needed to thrive—identity, discipline, confidence, emotional resilience, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and purpose. HTL exists to help fill that gap. Through books, workshops, school partnerships, speaking engagements, mentorship experiences, and community programming, we empower young people to better understand themselves and move through life with clarity and intention. Our long-term mission is bold and simple: To place the How to LYVE book and growth curriculum into every high school and library in the United States**, helping students nationwide access life-changing guidance during the years they need it most. What We Teach: We help young people develop: * Identity & confidence * Purpose & direction * Discipline & growth mindset * Emotional resilience * Healthy decision-making * Goal setting & achievement * Financial literacy & wealth mindset * Leadership & communication skills * Entrepreneurship & self-reliance * Respect for self, others, and life
Why It Matters:
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When young people know who they are, understand their value, and believe in their future, everything changes. Confidence improves. Choices improve. Relationships improve. Communities improve.
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We believe prevention is more powerful than repair—and that teaching life skills early can transform generations.
Our Vision: We envision a world where every young person has access to the inner tools needed to succeed—not just academically, but emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually. A world where self-awareness becomes strength. Where purpose replaces confusion. Where growth becomes the standard. Where young people learn to **Love Yourself. Value Everything.** --- ## Get Involved Whether you are a school district, donor, sponsor, educator, parent, library system, or community partner—we invite you to join the mission. Together, we can help the next generation LYVE well.
About the Founder:
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Valerie Ashley Bell is an educator, author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping people grow into their highest potential.
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As the author of *How to LYVE: An Honest Guide About You and Life**, Valerie created a message that encourages readers to understand themselves deeply, make wiser choices, and live with purpose. She founded HTL to bring that message beyond the pages of a book and into schools, communities, and lives across the nation.
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With years of experience working with students, professionals, schools, and organizations, Valerie has dedicated her life to empowering others through truth, wisdom, and practical development. Her background in education and business gives her a unique ability to connect inspiration with real-world strategy. ​Contact Me valerieashleybell@gmail.com] 804-482-9738 www.valerieashleybell.com