T.D. Jakes Foundation Launches Free Virtual Financial Education Forum to Empower Young Texans

The T.D. Jakes Foundation has announced Life Forum 2025, a free virtual financial education experience designed to address the growing financial pressures facing young adults. This initiative comes at a critical time when 36 states now require personal finance courses for graduation, up from just 21 in 2020, yet many students still lack practical knowledge to manage debt, build wealth, or plan for their financial futures.

Presented in partnership with Wells Fargo and Paul Quinn College, the forum carries the theme "Leveraging Income for Financial Empowerment" and will run through September, culminating with a main event on October 4. The program covers essential topics including budgeting, credit management, entrepreneurship, investing, and generational wealth building. All sessions will be available on-demand after the main event through the registration portal at https://life.vfairs.com/.

"Financial literacy is about more than numbers, it is about access, confidence, and opportunity," said Kelley Cornish, President and CEO of the 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."

The forum features influential financial educators including Wallo267, who will join Chairman T.D. Jakes in exploring how cultural mindset shifts can transform financial struggles into opportunities. Milan Griffin, Executive Vice President of HomeFree-USA, will share strategies for building generational wealth through real estate, while New York Times bestselling author Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche will demonstrate intentional budgeting techniques.

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, founders of Earn Your Leisure and InvestFest, will teach attendees how to leverage online platforms for income generation, and Teri Ijeoma of Trade and Travel will provide practical trading strategies for beginners. Egypt Sherrod will focus on asset acquisition, protection, and transfer strategies. The foundation's broader mission and additional resources can be explored through their official website at https://tdjfoundation.org/.

Aligned with the Foundation's core pillar of Financial Inclusion, Life Forum 2025 provides culturally relevant education tailored to young adults navigating student debt, side hustles, career transitions, and economic uncertainty. Tozyea Reed, Vice President of Programming and Outcomes at the T.D. Jakes Foundation, emphasized that "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."

The virtual format ensures accessibility nationwide, allowing participants to engage with expert content regardless of location. By making all sessions available on-demand, the foundation ensures that Life Forum 2025 will serve as a lasting resource for financial empowerment beyond the October 4 main event. This initiative represents a significant contribution to Texas's economic landscape by equipping the next generation with practical financial skills that can drive individual prosperity and broader economic growth throughout the state.