T.D. Jakes Foundation Presents 'Life Forum 2025': Leveraging Income for Financial Empowerment

FREE Virtual Experience on October 4, in Partnership with Wells Fargo and Paul Quinn College   

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From student debt to rising living costs, young adults are carrying more financial pressure than ever. The Washington Post reports that 36 states now require personal finance courses for graduation, up from just 21 in 2020, yet many still leave school without the knowledge to manage debt, build wealth, or plan for the future. To help close this gap, the T.D. Jakes Foundation is launching Life Forum 2025, a FREE virtual experience beginning in September and culminating with a main event on October 4. covering topics such as budgeting, credit, entrepreneurship, investing, and generational wealth.

Aligned with the Foundation's core pillar of Financial Inclusion, Life Forum 2025 is designed to equip young adults with not only the knowledge but also the confidence to make informed money decisions and build long-term financial security. 

Presented in partnership with Wells Fargo and Paul Quinn College, the event carries the theme "Leveraging Income for Financial Empowerment." Participants will gain access to culturally relevant, expert-led financial education tailored to the realities of young adults navigating student debt, side hustles, career transitions, and a changing economy.

"Financial literacy is about more than numbers, it is about access, confidence, and opportunity," said Kelley Cornish, President and CEO, T.D. Jakes Foundation, "Through Life Forum 2025, we are bringing together some of the most powerful voices in financial education to show young adults that they have the tools and the talent to take control of their futures and build lasting wealth."

Some of the most influential voices in modern financial education will speak at this free-to-access virtual gathering. Features include Wallo267, who alongside Chairman T.D. Jakes will lead a session exploring how culture, creativity, and mindset shifts can turn struggle into opportunity. Milan Griffin, EVP of HomeFree-USA, will share strategies for building generational wealth through real estate. Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, NYT bestselling author, will break down how to budget with intention and ease. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Founders of Earn Your Leisure and InvestFest, will show attendees how to turn online platforms into engines of income and influence. Teri Ijeoma of Trade and Travel, will equip attendees with practical trading strategies as they venture into investing. Egypt Sherrod will teach attendees how to not just acquire assets, but safeguard, structure, and transfer them.

"LIFE is more than a program. It is a chance to discover how every dollar you earn can become a tool for freedom. When people learn how to leverage their money, they do not just manage it. They multiply opportunities for themselves and their communities," states Tozyea Reed, Vice President of Programming and Outcomes, T.D. Jakes Foundation.

Life Forum 2025 is not just a single day of programming, it is a lasting resource. With all sessions available on-demand after October 4, the forum will continue to provide young adults with accessible, culturally relevant financial guidance long after the event ends. 

President & CEO Kelley Cornish is available to speak with the media about how Life Forum 2025 is reshaping the conversation around money, culture, and empowerment, and why this moment is such a critical turning point. Contact [email protected] to coordinate an interview.

Event Details:

Main Event Date: October 4, 2025
Location: Virtual
Admission: Free and open to the public
Register: https://life.vfairs.com/
Foundation Website: https://tdjfoundation.org/

About the T.D. Jakes Foundation

The T.D. Jakes Foundation is a national nonprofit improving lifelong outcomes for individuals and communities with limited access to resources. Through programs in workforce development, education, financial literacy, and community transformation, the Foundation creates lasting pathways to economic mobility.

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SOURCE The T.D. Jakes Foundation