Author talk with Tiki Davis

The Tiki Factor - "...businesses in oil, real estate, and restaurants" In The Tiki Factor, Tiki looks back on the attacks, accusations, and rejection that he faced but did not allow to break him. His story isn’t clean. His mother died in prison. His father and brother went to prison. His name was dragged through the dirt with allegations that provided no justice—just shame and isolation, even from his own community. But Tiki refused to quit. He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree and built businesses in oil, real estate, and restaurants. From the dirt, he rebuilt his life piece by piece, and pursued a life lived freely and successfully in a spiritual partnership with his creator. And then he built something bigger than business: The TIKI Factor. Through his story, he created a brand and a set of simple yet profound principles anyone can live by: Total Commitment Imagination Kindred Spirits Invest in Yourself These aren’t just words—they’re survival skills that offer: • A clear path forward when everything feels uncertain • A framework for rebuilding that meets you exactly where you are • The mindset shift that turns your lowest point into your greatest leverage