Welcome! I’m LaBrita—a mom, wife, and parenting strategist who believes parenting is about connection, not perfection. EVO 50™ was born from the deep emotional journey of losing my firstborn daughter. That moment taught me the power of growth—choosing to own my happiness, my life, and my EVOlution as a parent and as a person. My hope is that, through EVO 50™, I can help other parents find their own path toward self-discovery and joy.
Family First
The heart of everything I do is my family—my husband, Shang, and our five children. Each of them inspires me daily and reminds me why intentional parenting matters so much. Whether we’re gathered around the kitchen table, sharing a laugh, or supporting each other through new chapters, these are the moments that shape my purpose.
Snapshots of My Life
Real life is the best credential. Here’s a glimpse into our everyday: Saturday pancake breakfasts, proud moments cheering at my kids’ milestones, and quiet evenings curled up with a good book. I believe in celebrating the small wins, embracing the messy days, and always making room for joy.
What Matters to Me
Parenting for me is about showing up honestly, listening deeply, and creating space for real conversations. It’s about lifting each other up, learning together, and knowing that growth never stops—no matter how old we are. Laughter, love, and honest talks are the glue that hold us together.
Why I Do This Work
There was a time in my life when I thought love was enough. But the truth is, my lack of emotional intelligence cost me my firstborn—not her life, but her light, her trust, and her connection to me. I was parenting from pain, not presence; from control, not conversation. By the time I realized what I didn’t know, she had already learned to live without me.
This is what happens when emotional intelligence is absent. When we don’t face our own emotions, our children feel it. They carry our silence, our sadness, our shame—until they can’t anymore. I lived that truth.
That pain became my turning point. I decided to stop pouring from an empty cup and started investing in my own growth, not just my children’s. I learned that real parenting begins with radical self-awareness and responsibility for my own happiness.
EVO 50™ was born from that journey. It’s my way of sharing what I wish I’d known sooner: that our children need us to own our story, feel our feelings, and give them the freedom to be children—not caretakers of our emotions.
I do this work because I know how high the stakes are. I want every parent to understand—the greatest gift you can give your child is not just love, but your own emotional growth.
It’s not your child’s responsibility to make you happy. That’s your work—and it’s the work that changes everything.
“Parenting is not about perfect love; it’s about the courage to face your own heart so your children are never burdened by its silence. When I stopped asking my children to carry the weight of my happiness, I finally freed all of us to grow. My greatest lesson is this: your self-discovery is the greatest gift you’ll ever give your child.”
– LaBrita Andrews, Ed.M.
Meet My Family
My greatest achievement will always be my family, which I built alongside my husband, Shang Andrews, a Senior Architect Engineer. Together, we’ve raised five incredible children—each with their own path and passion, all raised with intentional love and support.
Amy — Graduate of the University of Southern California (USC)
Darius — Graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington
Desmond — Graduate of Howard University
Shang II — Magna Cum Laude graduate of NC A&T State University; studied abroad at Queen Mary University of London; currently pursuing a graduate degree in Artificial Intelligence at DePaul University
Alana — Senior at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; International Speaker and Author
My Husband, Shang:
On Respect and Raising Confident Children
"I never believed that respect was something a father should demand—it’s something that should be earned through the example we set. My father instilled confidence in me not by telling me to be strong, but by showing me what strength looked like through calm leadership, trust, and unwavering support. He never raised his voice, never demanded obedience—yet, I always felt the deepest respect for him.
When I became a father, I knew I wanted to parent the same way. I believed that raising strong, independent children meant guiding them with emotional intelligence, not control. In our home, mistakes weren’t punished—they were learning opportunities. Conversations weren’t dictated—they were discussions.
When I met my wife, LaBrita, and stepped into a blended family, I saw firsthand how powerful emotional intelligence could be in shaping a home where every child felt valued, heard, and empowered. Together, we built a foundation where our children didn’t just follow rules—they developed the confidence to lead their own lives with purpose and integrity.
Team-Based Parenting™ isn’t about authority—it’s about trust. It’s about showing your children that respect is a two-way street, that their voices matter, and that they are capable of making decisions that shape their future. My father gave me that gift, and now, through EVO 50, we’re passing that same gift to families around the world."
—Shang Andrews—Senior Architect Engineer, Cal State University, Los Angeles
In Their Words
"Team-Based Parenting™ didn’t just shape my childhood—it shaped my belief in myself. At 7, I wrote a song about bullying, and my parents took me to a music producer to record it. At 9, I launched the Girls So Positive talk show because they taught me that my voice mattered. In 10th grade, I created a sports drink, SWEY, to help people with diabetes—because they raised me to believe I could solve real problems. At 14, I published Creating Confidence to share what they instilled in me. And when I set my sights on Wharton, I knew I could get there because they never let me doubt my own potential.
Team-Based Parenting™ isn’t just about raising children—it’s about raising leaders. It’s about parents who listen, who empower, and who teach their kids that their voice, their dreams, and their ideas matter. I never had to find confidence—I was raised with it."
— Alana Andrews, Senior at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
"Having Shang as a stepfather has been a joy for many reasons, namely because he always made it a point to be there for me. I imagine being a stepfather must be tricky because one must carefully walk the line of parenting effectively without imposing on the other parent’s style or trying to eclipse one’s counterpart. Shang, however, made this tightrope walk appear effortless because he led with love. For the last 26 years we have built a strong relationship filled with inside jokes, beloved movies and television shows, and a shared love of Earl Klugh. Ultimately, I’m grateful that in a world where most are lucky to have one father, I have two exemplary men that have helped raise me. Thanks for being such a great Dad, Shang."
— Darius Bego – Graduate of UNC Wilmington
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