How Nicole Reap is Shaping the Future of Education and Growth with “The Yet Set” and “Unlock the Power of Yet”

NATIONWIDE - NOVEMBER 2025 - (USAnews.com) — When you ask Nicole Reap about the secret to success, her answer is simple: it’s the word yet. As the founder of NR Solutions, an education-focused publishing company, Nicole has built her career around one central idea: that growth doesn’t happen in a straight line, but in the space between effort and progress. Through her books, including Unlock the Power of Yet and her children’s book series The Yet Set, she is changing how people of all ages approach challenges, failure, and learning.

Nicole’s journey from early-childhood educator to business owner and author is a story of perseverance, growth, and a deep belief in the transformative power of mindset. Her books are not just tools for learning; they are catalysts for a new way of thinking about failure, resilience, and the potential within every person.

A Journey from Classroom to Publishing House

Nicole’s path began in the classroom, where she spent years working with young children and helping them develop the skills they needed to thrive. As an educator, she quickly saw the importance of not just teaching academic skills, but fostering a mindset of perseverance and curiosity. Early childhood, she realized, is the perfect time to instill these values, before doubt and fear of failure have a chance to take root.

“I believe children don’t learn confidence from perfection,” Nicole explains. “They learn it from trying, stumbling, trying again, and realizing they can.”

This insight became the foundation of her later work, as she transitioned from teaching into the world of entrepreneurship and publishing. Nicole founded NR Solutions with a vision to create educational tools, books, stories, and resources that could help both children and adults develop a growth mindset that lasts a lifetime.

Introducing “The Yet Set”: Growing Confidence from the Ground Up

At the heart of NR Solutions lies The Yet Set, a heart-centered children’s book series designed to teach young learners the power of yet. Through engaging stories and relatable characters, The Yet Set introduces children to the concept of emotional resilience, the importance of persistence, and the idea that setbacks are simply stepping stones to success. In each book, kids learn that it’s okay to not have all the answers right away, and that each challenge is an opportunity to grow.

“What I love about The Yet Set is that it introduces the concept of growth mindset in a way that’s accessible to young children,” Nicole says. “It’s about showing them that no matter what happens, they are always one step away from progress, just by keeping that word yet in their vocabulary.”

The series is gaining popularity for its ability to reach children at a critical stage of development, where their sense of self-worth and resilience is being shaped. Through characters who face challenges in school, sports, and social settings, The Yet Set helps kids build confidence and learn that growth is a process, not a destination.

Empowering Adults with “Unlock the Power of Yet”

While The Yet Set speaks directly to children, Nicole’s work with Unlock the Power of Yet aims to empower adults. As a teacher-turned-entrepreneur, Nicole understands that growth doesn’t stop when we leave school; it’s a lifelong journey. In Unlock the Power of Yet, Nicole provides adults with the tools and mindset shifts needed to embrace challenges, overcome self-doubt, and turn failures into opportunities.

“Growth doesn’t happen in comfort, it happens in the space between trying and becoming,” she says. “The word yet is a bridge from where you are to where you can be.”

The book is a guide for anyone who feels stuck or discouraged, offering practical strategies to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth-oriented one. Through stories, exercises, and personal reflections, Nicole helps readers develop resilience, embrace mistakes, and trust in their ability to change. Whether you're a teacher, entrepreneur, parent, or leader, Unlock the Power of Yet provides a framework for turning setbacks into success and building the confidence to keep moving forward.

The Intersection of Education and Personal Development

What sets Nicole’s work apart is her seamless integration of early childhood education with personal development. She recognizes that fostering a growth mindset isn’t just about teaching kids to persevere; it’s also about equipping the adults around them, teachers, parents, and mentors, with the tools to model resilience and mindset transformation.

“My work is all about creating a full-circle approach to growth,” Nicole explains. “It’s about teaching kids that they are capable of growth, while also helping the adults in their lives embrace that same mindset.”

This unique combination makes Nicole a bridge between education and personal development. Through The Yet Set, she’s nurturing a new generation of confident, resilient learners. And through Unlock the Power of Yet, she’s helping adults rewrite their own stories of possibility, so they can inspire the same mindset in the next generation.

A Community Built on Growth and Resilience

Nicole’s mission isn’t just about publishing books; it’s about creating a movement where growth, resilience, and perseverance are celebrated at every stage of life. Through NR Solutions, she is cultivating a community of educators, parents, and leaders who believe in the power of yet and who are committed to showing the next generation how to grow, learn, and thrive.

“We don’t raise resilient children by removing challenges,” Nicole says. “We raise resilient children by walking through challenges with them.”

This philosophy isn’t just about theory; it’s about living it. Nicole is open about her own struggles and missteps, and she uses her experiences to teach others that failure is part of the process, not the end of the road. It’s this authenticity that resonates with her audience and makes her work so impactful.

Shaping a Future of Growth, One “Yet” at a Time

As the world continues to change, Nicole’s work remains steadfast in its mission to help people of all ages develop the resilience, courage, and mindset needed to navigate an unpredictable future. Whether through her children’s books, her personal development guide, or her speaking engagements, Nicole is committed to empowering others to embrace their full potential, one “yet” at a time.

“My goal is to create a world where people believe in their ability to grow and thrive,” Nicole says. “Where we celebrate effort as much as achievement, and where challenges are seen as opportunities to become more.”

Ready to unlock the power of yet in your life? Visit The Yet Set and Nicole Reap for tools, resources, and books that will help you, and the children in your life, embrace growth and resilience. Explore Unlock the Power of Yet for practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and turn challenges into opportunities.