Faith-Based Leadership | Entrepreneur
Author & Publisher | Founder | Facebook Blueprint Certified
Oluwabunmilayo Obidike—known to many as Layo Obidike—is not just an entrepreneur, educator, and author. She is a living testament to resilience, faith, and the power of transformation. Her life is a story of pain turned into purpose, of failures that became stepping stones, and of a woman who refused to let circumstances define her future. Her beginnings were far from easy. She grew up in a home where financial struggles were a daily reality, but love and support—though imperfect—were always present. From an early age, she understood that life would not hand her success on a silver platter. She would have to fight for it. But even as she struggled, she never walked alone. Her mother’s unwavering determination to see her children succeed became the foundation of her own strength. Her siblings, particularly her older brother, Barrister Ayoola, and his late wife, stood as pillars of support, offering her refuge in some of the most challenging moments of her life. One of those moments came in the form of an unbearable loss—widowhood. The weight of grief and uncertainty could have crushed her spirit, but instead, she found herself held up by faith, by kindness, and by the belief that life was not finished with her yet. She had a choice: to sink under the pain or to rise from it. She chose to rise.
Education became her weapon, her escape, and ultimately, her path to empowerment. She pursued knowledge with a relentless hunger, knowing that every lesson learned, every skill acquired, was another step toward rewriting her story. With divine grace and unshakable determination, she built a career that not only changed her own life but gave her the ability to uplift others. Her journey was never about personal success alone. She understood that no one truly succeeds alone. It was the generosity of mentors like Pastor Surveyor Adekoya, the encouragement of friends and family, and the unwavering faith that shaped her path. She knew she had a responsibility to pay it forward—to become for others what so many had been for her.
Determined to make a difference, she created platforms that would empower and inspire. ThriveOn Entrepreneur became a beacon for aspiring business owners, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to succeed. The God’s Treasury Cooperative provided financial literacy and opportunities for those seeking to gain control of their economic future. The Spiritual Woman’s Headquarters became a sanctuary for women looking to deepen their faith while stepping into their power. Through PraiseGates Foundation School, she is revolutionizing education, ensuring that young minds are not just taught but truly empowered.
But her impact does not stop at business and education. Layo is a storyteller, a poet, and a voice for transformation. Through books like All About Love in Action, Rhapsody of Love, The Spiritual Woman, and The Empowered Teens, she shares messages of faith, love, and purpose, touching lives across generations. Every week, through her show “TOW”, she speaks on business, faith, and personal development, giving people the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges and find their true calling. She has learned many lessons along the way—lessons forged in fire, in struggle, and in unwavering hope. She has learned that struggles are not meant to break you; they are meant to build you. She has learned that love is the greatest foundation upon which any life can be built. She has learned that kindness and mentorship have the power to change destinies, and that faith and perseverance can open doors no one thought possible.
If she could go back and speak to her younger self, she would whisper words of wisdom—words that every person who has ever faced hardship should hear. She would say, “You don’t have to do it all alone. Embrace the hands that reach out to help you. Guilt and shame have no place in your story—let them go. Your beginnings are not something to hide; they are the roots of your strength. Stay true to your purpose, walk with confidence, and know that every prayer you have whispered has already been heard.”
Today, Layo Obidike is more than the sum of her struggles. She is a force for change, a mentor, a builder of dreams, and a voice of empowerment. Through mentorship, education, and faith-driven initiatives, she continues to lift others as she climbs, ensuring that the legacy she builds is one that echoes far beyond her own life. Hers is not just a story of survival. It is a story of choosing to thrive against all odds. And as she continues to impact lives, one truth remains undeniable—this is only the beginning of an even greater legacy.
