Books

What Readers Are Saying about Soul Proprietor

“Provocative, unconventional, and practical, Soul Proprietor is a must-read for young adults seeking direction. Inspiring and thought-provoking, Robin Theiss’s insight into younger generations shines throughout.”

— Hratch Ghazarian, Founder and CEO of Allied Public Adjusters, Inc.

“At once erudite and accessible, Soul Proprietor invites readers into a deep conversation on human life. With Dante’s bold path as inspiration, Robin Theiss weaves modern challenges, personal anecdotes, and timeless wisdom into empowering guidance to awaken the inner life and embrace the unknown.”

— Christina Sbarra, Educational Entrepreneur and co-founder of The Wonder Studio

“In Soul Proprietor, Robin Theiss blends philosophical wisdom with pragmatic advice, offering Generation Z a guide to authenticity and meaning. Drawing from Dante’s Inferno and her own journey, she shows life as a twisting path rather than boxes to check—timely guidance for navigating today’s uncertainty.”

— Karen Linkletter, Director of the Management as a Liberal Arts Research Institute and former Cal State Fullerton professor

Soul Proprietor is a guide to shift from listening to authority figures to becoming one—putting the power for your future in your own hands.”

— Adam Stinson, Real estate investor and serial entrepreneur

“As a volleyball coach, I’ve seen mental well-being become as vital as performance. Soul Proprietor offers engaging perspective and generational insight, helping me better serve student athletes on and off the court.”


— Jennifer Adeva, Head volleyball coach, California State University Dominguez Hills

What’s being said about Motivating Adolescents

“Motivating Adolescence offers insight for any parent or educator guiding teens through their most promising and perilous years. Drawing on her Waldorf teaching and motherhood, Robin Theiss shares practical wisdom from a lifetime devoted to anthroposophy, science, and mythology—a rousing call to the adventure of adolescence.”

— Nicholas Ibarra, Journalist

“Warm-hearted, practical, and intelligent, Motivating Adolescents offers an alternative to the outdated modern model of education. Drawing on science, psychology, and direct experience, Robin Theiss provides a comprehensive guide to educate and empower our children.”

— Dr. Alexandra Rosenburg, Psychotherapist

“Concise, intelligent, and open-hearted, Motivating Adolescents helps parents create the time and space for a child’s purpose to flourish. Through the Emerging Process, Robin Theiss distills her expertise into a practical guide and spiritual inspiration, weaving scientific research, classical philosophy, and personal stories into an accessible and nourishing resource.”

— Campbell Davidson, Lecturer in Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London and co-founder of The School of Human Movement

“Robin Theiss’s commitment, determination, and humor shine through Motivating Adolescents. Blending pedagogical insight with poignant personal anecdotes, she inspires parents, students, and colleagues alike. Her book offers a hopeful, practical guide with a can-do spirit—inviting us all to be intrepid.”

— Dorit Winter, Author of several books including, Train a Dog, but Raise the Child: A practical primer and Fire the Imagination, Write On!