Meet Deedee Cummings
Deedee Cummings is the founder and driving force behind Make A Way Media. In 2014, while working as a therapist, she noticed how difficult it was to find children’s books that truly reflected the lived experiences of her clients, and even her own children. Instead of waiting for the right stories to appear, she chose to create them. What began as a need for representation grew into a publishing company dedicated to diverse, hope-centered stories that build essential social-emotional skills.
Through herspeaking engagements, programs, and workshops, Deedee inspires both individuals and organizations to cultivate a growth mindset, pursue their dreams with courage, and look for moments of hope and gratitude, even in life’s most challenging seasons.
Her bestselling books and companion workbooks offer practical tools and encouragement, helping families move toward lives filled with purpose and possibility. But her dedication to literacy extends well beyond publishing. Deedee gives back by donating 10% of Make A Way Media’s book sales to initiatives such as It Pays to Read and the Louisville Book Festival.
At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful belief: no dream is out of reach. Consistent, intentional steps create lasting impact. Whether she is collaborating with schools, gifting books to communities, or speaking at conferences nationwide, Deedee remains deeply committed to helping families overcome obstacles and build lives they love.
Deedee Cummings and Make A Way Media reminds us that by becoming our best selves, we can help make the world the best it can be. It’s never too late to begin.
