Success Stories
Young Voices. Real Stories. Lasting Impact.
Meet the young authors, speakers, and founders who discovered their voice through WLIF.
Spotlight
I wanted to help kids see that sibling relationships can be a source of strength, not just conflict.
— Joy Omidiji, How to Love My Siblings
Joy joined WLIF with her siblings in 2019. Encouraged by Coach Charles Awodu, she published her first book in 2023 and has since coached sessions, spoken at book fairs, and started a T-shirt design business.
Read Joy's StoryRising Voices, Shaping Futures
Meet our young authors & leaders
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The Library Lesson
The Power of Determination
Founder, CodeKids Connect
Testimonies
From participants and parents
“The impact the Foundation has had on the growth of my children is undeniable. I wholeheartedly recommend WLIF to every parent who wants their child to develop leadership values and a heart with passion and vision.”
“Charles Awodu genuinely enjoys guiding children to discover the potential within themselves. Through his mentorship, my daughter's book was not only written but published — a remarkable achievement for a young author.”
From Inmate to Mentor
“I learned how to take responsibility for my choices and rebuild my life. Today, I'm back in school and exploring a career path I never thought was possible. WLIF showed me that my story still matters.”
Setbacks to Success
“The leadership and financial literacy lessons I learned at WLIF prepared me for life after release. Now I am productively engaged and happy to be with my family.”
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