The Year That Was: 2023

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Here at KWKC we’re committed to empowering young adults so they can find their life missions and unlock their greatest potential.

And we practice what we preach. That means we have to work toward our greatest potential, too, and in order to do that, we set some pretty big goals for 2023.

Thanks to the support of our donors, coaches, and instructors, we set records in our three pillar programs: events, coaching, and scholarships!

2023: Setting Events Records

We knew that in order to empower more young adults to achieve their goals, we had to start with the foundation: Quantum Leap events.

In 2023, we celebrated:

2023: Setting Coaching Records

Each young adult ages 18–28 who attends a QL event is encouraged to apply for our three-month coaching program. Those who are accepted receive personalized guidance from a KW MAPS or Business MAPS coach.

In 2023, we were able to award coaching to 40% more QL attendees than ever before.

The young adults in our coaching program receive six personalized coaching sessions, an invaluable asset for those building a business or working on their personal and professional growth.

2023: Setting Scholarship Records

After completing coaching, Quantum Leap graduates qualify to apply for Fund My Mission Scholarships of up to $10,000. These scholarships allow recipients to pursue their life’s mission and receive the financial support they need to turn their dream into reality.

In 2023, we awarded 60% more scholarships than in 2022, and increased total funds given by 65%.

Our Fund My Missions Scholarships aren’t limited to traditional uses. Though they can be used to help cover college tuition, scholarships can be applied toward certification courses, training programs, private lessons and coaching, and more.

We’ve funded dreams as diverse as voice lessons, comedy coaching, and watchmaking mentorships.

2024: A Year of Change

We never tire of witnessing someone’s Quantum Leap journey. And just like the young adults we work with, we’re committed to personal and professional growth in pursuit of our mission.

That’s why we’ve set our sights higher than ever before for 2024.

We can’t tell you much yet, but exciting changes are coming in February so you’ll want to watch your email for the big news!

There’s never been a better time to support the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. You can give a year-end gift here.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. We can’t wait to see where 2024 takes us!

Scholarship Highlight: National Entrepreneurship Month

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November is a special one for us; it’s National Entrepreneurship Month! Young adults from all walks of life and with all kinds of dreams join our programs. But many come to us with an idea for a business or a project in progress, and they need help getting their idea up and running.

Living the Entrepreneurial Life

Tim Harrison is one of our entrepreneurs who’s using the QL curriculum as a foundation for his life. In the midst of the pandemic, Tim founded EPOG Academy, which runs on a mission close to our hearts: to make personal development part of education.

EPOG Academy provides professional leadership coaching and evidence-based personal development to empower underserved high school students.

“Gary Keller said something that I thought was profound: he talked about the practicality of purpose and the work that goes into mastering a skill… that the way to mastery is to choose something that ignites you.”

Tim was kind enough to take some time out of his packed schedule to chat with us about how QL, coaching, and the Fund My Mission scholarship made his dreams possible.

To learn more about Tim’s journey – from the impact QL had on launching his company, to the exciting growth and expansion ahead – check out this video.

“If I could go back and change one thing, I would give more encouragement and less advice. Breathe, slow down, and take more moments to appreciate where you’re at.”

If you want to connect with Tim, send him a message on his LinkedIn.

Are You an Entrepreneur, Too?

We want to help you build your business, too! The first place to start is by checking out our events calendar and finding a course that looks right for you, either online or in person.

After that, you can apply for coaching, then scholarships, and you’ll be well on your way to getting your business off the ground!

Meet the Summer 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarship Winners

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Four times a year, KWKC Fund My Mission Scholarships are awarded to ambitious young adults who are working to achieve their life’s mission. After attending at least one event and completing the 3-month coaching program, any student ages 18–28 is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

If accepted for a Fund My Mission Scholarship, KWKC will give that student up to $10,000 to put toward costs associated with reaching their career goals, including:

    1. Continuing education
    2. Training
    3. Certifications
    4. Masterclasses 
    5. Specialized lessons

This past summer, 16 all-star young adults were awarded $68,919 in Fund My Mission Scholarships to pursue making their dreams into realities!

Summer 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarships Winners

DaLaya Burkley - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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DaLaya Burkley

City/State: 
Checotah, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Oklahoma

“The mission for my life is to serve and assist others in overcoming barriers related to mental health and substance abuse through purposeful, genuine, empathic and educated interventions.”

Angelica Kate Columnas - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

Angelica

Angelica Kate Columnas

City/State:
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan

“The mission for my life is to give people hope to live longer as a nurse through working my passion through compassion.”

Cady Dorrian - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Cady Dorrian

City/State:
Neptune Beach, FL

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Studies at Smith College

“The mission for my life is to coach swimming at the Division III level in order to help student athletes reach their fullest potential in the pool and in life, through the knowledge I’ve acquired as a lifelong swimmer and student of the sport.”

Stephen Drake - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Stephen Drake

City/State: 
Grand Rapids, MI

What was Awarded:
MAPS Coaching

“The mission for my life is to become a titan of industry within the tooling sector through my gift of mechanical knowledge, entrepreneurial prowess, and degree in mechanical engineering.”

Jared Dykas - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Jared Dykas

City/State: 
St. Petersburg, FL

What was Awarded:
Comedy Coaching and Social Media Influence Coaching

“The mission for my life is to help people discover their passions and unique gifts through providing them opportunities to live their best lives.”

Jonathan Hayes - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

Johnathan

Johnathan Hayes

City/State: 
Edmond, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition for University of Central Oklahoma

“The mission for my life is to treat people how I want to be treated. I will do this through showing kindness to everyone I meet.”

Jayden Hill - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Jayden Hill

City/State: 
Midwest City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Civil Engineering Degree Program at OU

“The mission for my life is to help others reach their goals through my gift of service.”

Carly Kellen - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

Carly

Carly Kellen

City/State: 
Silverthorne, CO

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Colorado State University

“The mission for my life is to create a sense of belonging and understanding in those I do not know or may not know very well through listening, being open-minded, and possessing empathy.”

Amy Kennalley - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Amy Kennalley

City/State: 
Lodi, CA

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Doctor of Medicine program at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

“The mission for my life is to make a mark on the world in an optimistic and
efficient manner through honesty and excellence which fosters vulnerability in
order to connect and communicate to the others around me.”
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Analise Kwiatkowski - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Analise Kwiatkowski

City/State:
Yulee, FL

What was Awarded:
Tuition for University of North Florida

“The mission for my life is to glorify God by having a compassionate heart to those who are hurting.”

Jose Rivas - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Jose Rivas

City/State:
Nottingham, MD

What was Awarded:
Continuing education in the Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University

“The mission for my life is to inspire others to live their best, truest and happiest lives through songwriting, performing and entertaining.”

Mitchell Shulka - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

Mitchell

Mitchell Shulka

City/State: 
Fort Worth, TX

What was Awarded:
Required health insurance for Texas Christian University

“The mission for my life is to inspire others through teaching and playing music.”

Nick Skibinski - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Nick Skibinski

City/State: 
Clearwater, FL

What was Awarded: 
Tuition for Neuro Linguistic Programming through Empowerment

“The mission for my life is to help others reach their greatest potential by providing coaching, insight, and custom-tailored systems for their life & business.”

Brinkley Watson - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

Brinkley

Brinkley Watson

City/State: 
Jacksonville, FL

What was Awarded: 
Tuition for Catawba College

“The mission for my life is to glorify God in all areas through the creative artistic abilities that God has blessed me with.”

Jacob Weiniger - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Jacob Weiniger

City/State: 
Philomath, OR

What was Awarded: 
New Era of Barbering – Elevated Mentorship

“The mission for my life is to honor God by meeting people where they’re at and giving them my attention and service.”

Israel Whitfield - Fund My Mission Summer 2023

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Israel Whitfield

City/State: 
Midwest City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition for Rose State College Cybersecurity Program

“The mission for my life is to achieve financial security in my life by learning multiple financial growth skills through the various connections I possess.”

If you are or you know a young adult ages 18–28 who would benefit from free self-development events, coaching, and scholarships, encourage them to get started by exploring our events today!

Explore the KWKC Curriculum

Scholarship Highlight: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

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Laura Henriquez grew up in a single-parent household in which her mom relied on government assistance to raise her four children. For a long time, the family held the belief that they couldn’t be self-sufficient.

But Laura is helping to change all that.

Learning to Align Your Goals

Laura wants to break the cycle and challenge people who share similar backgrounds to learn how to empower themselves through owning property and investing in real estate. She’s helping people in her community to build generation wealth and leave a lasting legacy for years to come. After taking her first QL course through KWKC, Laura applied for coaching. She was matched with a KW MAPS coach who helped her learn to align her actions to her goals.
“The biggest thing I learned is: your goals have to align with your calendar. They have to align with your activity, and you have to break them down into measurable action steps and then you’ll see results.” —Laura Henriquez

A Scholarship to Fund Her Mission

After coaching, Laura applied for a KWKC Fund My Mission scholarship. We were thrilled to award her the funds for an 8-week Dale Carnegie course. The training she received there will help fulfill her mission by providing fundamental communications, networking, and real estate skills.
“Quantum Leap classes changed my business. Last year, I only did 4 deals, and this year I’ve done 17.” —Laura Henriquez
We’re proud to support such enterprising young adults, and we can’t wait to see what Laura does in the future!
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Scholarship Highlight: Coaching for Business and for Life

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“The mission for my life is to develop organizations that reward sustainability, equity, integrity, dedication, and reciprocity through entrepreneurship.” —Ben Fisher

One night, Ben Fisher was ordering dinner and saw a problem. All the locally owned restaurants near him were reliant on big delivery chains to provide digital menus. They were unable to update their listings themselves, so many places were promoting dishes they no longer served.

It was frustrating for the customer and restaurants alike. What to do?

Ben is a “solutions” type of person, so he founded Foodi Menus. This monthly subscription service allows restaurants to manage their menu in-house and eliminate the need to reprint paper menus every time the selection or prices change.

The Power of a Professional Coach

But after months of hard work, Ben was stuck spinning his wheels. So he attended a QL event after learning about KWKC through his cousin, a KW agent. Shortly thereafter, Ben was accepted into our coaching program in partnership with MAPS and Business MAPS.

“I managed to land my first paying customer for my business on the very last day of the coaching program. After 1.5 years of work, QL helped me to help myself go from 0 to 1.” —Ben Fisher
Our coaching program isn’t just about improving your business; it’s also about improving your life. Ben’s coach, Kelly, helped him see that while planning goals and his day-to-day focus are important, he also needs to make time for himself.
“I kind of overdid the whole planning thing early on, trying to get the most out of every hour, putting 72 hours a week towards my mission on top of the 10-15 hours of additional work per week to maintain my income. It wasn’t sustainable. As much as I thought I could avoid it, I was headed towards burnout. Kelly helped me to see that I will get the most out of my work time by taking some time to not focus on myself. Taking time to reflect on my successes and recharge.” —Ben Fisher

Scholarships to Fund His Mission

Ben has great ideas and plenty of passion, but he also needed time with industry professionals to learn how to make his business a reality. KWKC awarded Ben two Fund My Mission scholarships to put toward mentor programs, the first for a 3-month fundraising mentorship program with Ian Doyle: Capital Campaigns and the second for a Sales & Marketing Mentorship with Alysha Gail.

Ben and Ian worked together to help Ben learn how to pitch to investors, convey the value of his business, and make connections in the local startup community. And Alysha helped Ben acquire the skills necessary to bring on additional clients and continue building a formidable sales and marketing team to scale his company and his mission.

Hear Ben tell about his Quantum Leap journey:

It’s an honor to support entrepreneurs like Ben through QL events, coaching, and scholarships!

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A Look Back at QL Summit 2023

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QL Summit 2023 may be over, but we’re still riding high from the incredible experience! 

Every year, we’re newly inspired by Quantum Leap and listening to the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs share their newfound life missions.

We hope you enjoy this recap!

3 Quantum Leap Quotes from Gary Keller

In the 1990s, Gary Keller realized that he was operating under specific systems and models that were leading him to repeated success. Eventually, he formalized his methodologies into what we now know as Quantum Leap. 

We are so grateful to have him join us every year at QL Summit to teach these systems to the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

Every minute of his all-day presentation is packed with actionable advice and compelling insights. Here are 3 of our favorite take-aways from Gary this year!

“Pick a purpose right now. The faster you choose, the closer you will get to the right one.” —Gary Keller

“If you’re unwilling to do whatever it takes within the boundaries of your values, you’re probably going to be disappointed.” —Gary Keller

“If you didn’t create yourself, somebody or something else did.” —Gary Keller

Empowering Young Adults through QL

Hundreds of young adults ages 18–28 joined us both in Austin and virtually to learn how to: 

  • Define their life’s mission
  • Release limiting beliefs
  • Embrace the systems that lead to living a BIG life

Here’s what just a few of them had to say about their QL Summit experience:

“When talking about writing the mission statement for your life, it’s easy to overthink and want to make it perfect. But when you just get it down to how you want to wake up and live your life every day . . . what does that look like to you?” —Tatum Teel

“Always remember to surround yourself with people who you believe are more powerful, more experienced, or “better” than you. These people will help pull you toward their direction. Never stop leveling up your life. Think big, dream bigger, build your desired life.” —Talia Hansen

“Quantum Leaping with Gary Keller 2023! 🚀💡✨ A mind-blowing experience filled with valuable insights and game-changing wisdom. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best and supercharge my personal development journey. Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities!” —Safia Ghani

Experience QL Summit 2023 Yourself

If you’d like to experience Gary teaching Quantum Leap, you can get yourself a full recording of Gary’s QL session!

Get the Recording

Meet the Spring 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarship Winners

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Four times a year, KWKC Fund My Mission Scholarships are awarded to ambitious young adults who are working to achieve their life’s mission. After attending at least one event and completing the 3-month coaching program, any student ages 18–28 is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

If accepted for a Fund My Mission Scholarship, KWKC will give that student up to $10,000 to put toward costs associated with reaching their career goals, including:

    1. Continuing education
    2. Training
    3. Certifications
    4. Masterclasses 
    5. Specialized lessons

This past spring, 17 all-star students were awarded Fund My Mission Scholarships to pursue making their dreams into realities!

Spring 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarships Winners

Nieva Arriaga-Whitney

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Nieva Arriaga-Whitney

City/State: 
Oklahoma City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma

“My mission in my life is to provide service with integrity and compassion by implementing honest and respectful behavior throughout my community.”

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Lindsey Fowler

City/State:
Tyler, TX

What was Awarded:
Continuing & Professional Education for Digital Marketing

“My mission for my life is to use my marketing skills to help small businesses grow to big businesses!”

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Alex Cleveland

City/State:
Sioux City, IA

What was Awarded:
The Linguistic Society of America’s 2023 Summer Institute

“The mission for my life is to extend the life of the Ho-Chunk language for the Winnebago people.”

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Justine

Justine Columnas

City/State: 
Dauis, Bohol

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Utel University (Scala Higher Education, S.C)

“The mission for my life is to inspire people to continue pursuing personal and career growth and to encourage one another to lift others up.”

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Dante

Dante Collins

City/State: 
Aliquippa, PA

What was Awarded:
Tuition, West Virginia Wesleyan College

“Developing financial literacy and providing support through cognitive, emotional, and educational growth of the lower middle class.“

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Ismael

Ismael Gad

City/State: 
Sylvania, OH

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Ohio State University

“The mission for my life is to consult real estate professionals at all levels with my civil engineering and landscape architecture skill set.”

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Mateo Hardeway

City/State: 
Jersey City, NJ

What was Awarded:
Tuition, New Jersey Institute of Technology

“The mission for my life is to make an impact on other young people, such as my younger brother, who may feel unclear and lack the proper perspective to find their own mission in life.”

Jonathan Hayes - 2023 Spring Fund My Mission Winner

Johnathan

Johnathan Hayes

City/State: 
Edmond, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma

“The mission for my life is to treat people how I want to be treated. I will do this through showing kindness to everyone I meet.”

Maya Hermelin

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Maya Hermelin

City/State: 
Lakewood, OH

What was Awarded:
Sarah Weaver Investor Mentorship Program and Women Invest in Real Estate Charlotte Retreat

“The mission for my life is to help women gain financial independence through investing in real estate.”

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Ronan

Ronan Higgins

City/State:
Lafayette Hill, PA

What was Awarded:
Family Reunion: Las Vegas 2024 and Accredited Buyer Representation Classes and Exam

“The mission for my life is to start up my own family-run shop and also a charity organization through the strength and size of my family, hopefully with the help of the money I am able to make in Real Estate.”

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Liberty

Liberty Hill

City/State:
Del City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Mid-America Christian University

“The mission for my life is to bring businesses financial peace by implementing my knowledge of accounting.”

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Soraya

Soraya Jackson

City/State: 
Del City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma

“The mission for my life is to bring peace and positivity to young adults through understanding and knowledge.”

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Amy

Amy Kennalley

City/State: 
Lodi, CA

What was Awarded: 
Tuition, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

“The mission for my life is to make a mark on the world in an optimistic and efficient manner through honesty and excellence which fosters vulnerability in order to connect and communicate to the others around me.”

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John

John Mendez

City/State: 
Stamford, CT

What was Awarded: 
Kajabi Hero Live and Grow Stack Drive Live

“My mission in life is to enlighten and empower young adults to build a wealthy, abundant life through teaching and speaking.”

Vianca Ruiz

Vianca

Vianca Ruiz

City/State: 
Walnut, CA

What was Awarded: 
Tuition, University of Southern California

“The mission for my life is to empower people to pursue their dreams through promoting authenticity and vulnerability.”

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Marissa

Marissa Thomas

City/State: 
Chico, CA

What was Awarded:
MAPS Breakthrough Coaching

“My mission is to be a force for God in my life.”

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Israel

Israel Whitfield

City/State: 
Midwest City, OK

What was Awarded: 
Rose State Cybersecurity Program

“The mission for my life is to become completely comfortable financially, physically, spirituality through the experiences of my family, as well as the connections me and my family has.”

If you are or you know a young adult ages 18–28 who would benefit from free self-development events, coaching, and scholarships, encourage them to get started by exploring our events today!

Explore the KWKC Curriculum

QL Graduate Spotlight: Josh Napier, Founder of 5Mile Watches

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Josh Napier supported himself through college. After graduation, he hoped to commemorate his hard work by purchasing a high-quality watch before entering the workforce. But exorbitant markups made most high-end watches unaffordable. Josh knew that wasn’t right. So he set out to fix it.

Finding Guidance through Quantum Leap

Josh attended a free KWKC course of Quantum Leap (QL) for Young Adults and began to lay the groundwork for his future. After attending, Josh qualified for three months of free professional coaching.

“In the 3 months that [my coach and I] worked together, I made more progress than I had in the entire previous year. She kept me focused and accountable. . . . Without Dawn, I would likely still be spinning my wheels.“
⁠Josh uses a precise watchmaking technique called guilloche and needed special training to move forward. Unfortunately, there are only two people in the world who offer guilloche training, and the pandemic affected Josh’s ability to set money aside for his watchmaking education.

But thankfully, Josh qualified for a scholarship through KWKC! Josh’s Fund My Mission Scholarship allowed him to travel to Switzerland and attend one-on-one training under a world-renowned watchmaker.

“I am confident the resources and education from this KWKC Scholarship will set me on the path to become one of the world’s best watchmakers and help me bring awareness to American watchmaking.”

Revolutionizing the Watch Industry

Josh has now launched his business, 5Mile Watches. He is committed to keeping guilloche alive in fulfillment of his mission to empower young professionals.

“I want to transform the watch industry to bring attention to U.S watchmakers so that young aspiring watchmakers could have access to the resources, education and mentorship that I didn’t. I believe that anyone should have access to education and resources to execute and achieve their dreams if they are willing to work for it.”
You can find Josh on Instagram @5milewatches.

Meet the Winter 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarship Winners

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Four times a year, KWKC Fund My Mission Scholarships are awarded to ambitious young adults who are working to achieve their life’s mission. After attending at least one event and completing the 3-month coaching program, any student ages 18–28 is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

If accepted for a Fund My Mission Scholarship, KWKC will give that student up to $10,000 to put toward costs associated with reaching their career goals, including:

    1. Continuing education
    2. Training
    3. Certifications
    4. Masterclasses 
    5. Specialized lessons

This past winter, 20 all-star students were awarded Fund My Mission Scholarships to pursue making their dreams into realities!

Winter 2023 Fund My Mission Scholarships Winners

Nieva Arriaga-Whitney

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Nieva Arriaga-Whitney

City/State: 
Oklahoma City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of Central Oklahoma

“My mission for my life is to graduate college by the time I am 23 and I plan to apply for a police department of my choice to gain experience. After I graduate from the academy I plan to work in my department for 7-10 years then apply for the Drug Enforcement Agency to have as a career.”

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Caitlyn Bonnema

City/State:
North Ft. Myers, FL

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Law School

“The mission for my life is to be the voice for others through practicing law.”

Malik

Malik Brooks

City/State:
Edmund, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Oklahoma State University

“The mission for my life is to strive to help myself and help others to the best of my ability. I want to leave the world in a better position than it was when I arrived here. I plan on doing that through being an advocate for mental health. I plan on pursuing a career in therapy in order to help people in urban communities struggling with mental health issues.​”

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Da’Laya Burkley

City/State: 
Oklahoma City, OK

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

“The mission for my life is to serve and assist others in overcoming barriers related to mental health and substance abuse through purposeful, genuine, empathic and educated interventions.”

Jared Dykas

Jared

Jared Dykas

City/State: 
Mantua, NJ

What was Awarded:
Conference, 2-Year Access to VeeCon

“The mission for my life is to help people unlock their passions and strengths through connecting them with opportunities to live their best lives.“

Samantha Fairfield

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Samantha Fairfield

City/State: 
Perkasie, PA

What was Awarded:
Tuition

“The mission for my life is to help others come together in a world full of differences by serving individuals through my career, and day-to-day life.”

Dylan Feist

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Dylan Feist

City/State: 
Lenexa, KS

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Kansas State University

“The mission for my life is to assist others in their pursuit of life through care of the individual first and the patient second.”

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Joseph

Joseph (Joe Dreamz) Harrison

City/State: 
San Diego, CA

What was Awarded:
Conference, SXSW

“My mission is to inspire people to live their dreams through hip hop.”

Maya Hermelin

Maya

Maya Hermelin

City/State: 
Lakewood, OH

What was Awarded: 

“The mission for my life is to help women gain financial independence through investing in real estate.”

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Daven

Daven Hill

City/State:
Orlando, FL

What was Awarded:
Tuition, University of North Florida

“The mission for my life is to be a positive force in the world by inspiring others through my passion for technology and creating technologies to better people’s lives by making them more convenient and efficient.”

Ah’Jewelic Jordan

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Ah’Jewelic Jordan

City/State:
Cypress, TX

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Lone Star College

“The mission for my life is to create access to affordable housing for women and children of color, expand financial literacy & uplift my community through the ever-progressing avenue of technology and real estate.”

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John Mendez

City/State: 
Stamford, CT

What was Awarded:
Podcaster’s Paradise, FinCon Expo in New Orleans, and Podcast Movement

“My mission for my life is to enlighten and empower young adults to build wealthy, abundant lives through leveraging my voice and sharing my experience.“

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Xiomara Pratts

City/State: 
Orlando, FL

What was Awarded: 
MAPS Coaching: Breakthrough Coaching

“The mission for my life is to provide opportunities and mentorship as I continue to build a life with intention.”

Samantha Rodriguez

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Samantha Rodriguez

City/State: 
Orlando, FL

What was Awarded: 
Tuition, Business and Organizational Leadership at Valencia College

“The mission for my life is to reach people who are dealing with unfortunate situations and help them see and overcome greatness by sharing my journey.”

Vianca Ruiz

Vianca

Vianca Ruiz

City/State: 
Walnut, CA

What was Awarded: 
Tuition, University of Southern California

“The mission for my life is to empower people to pursue their dreams through promoting authenticity and vulnerability.”

Mitchell Shulka

Mitchell

Mitchell Shulka

City/State: 
Ft. Worth, TX

What was Awarded:
Tuition, Texas Christian University

“The mission for my life is to help other people through my love of music and teaching others to play music.“

Jacob

Jacob Weiniger

City/State: 
Philomath, OR

What was Awarded: 
Tuition, Phagan’s Beauty College

“The mission in my life is to learn from and influence people all around the world through being a [Christian, husband, father, friend, investor,] and barber who specializes in detailed and customized cuts.”

Kylie

Kylie Whitaker

City/State: 
Aurora, CO

What was Awarded: 
Seminar, Momentum from PSI

“The mission for my life is to connect with people and impact the world by asking the right questions and sharing important messages on how to improve yourself and the world.”

Michael Wlodarczyk

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Michael Wlodarczyk

City/State: 
East Stroudsburg, PA

What was Awarded: 
QL Summit 2023 / Train the Presenter

“The mission for my life is to inspire people to live meaningful, impactful, and fulfilling lives by showing them how they can evolve their way of thinking about life, money, and success.”

If you are or you know a young adult ages 18–28 who would benefit from free self-development events, coaching, and scholarships, encourage them to get started by exploring our events today!

Explore the KWKC Curriculum

Looking Back on 2022

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Record-Setting Year

KWKC is dedicated to empowering young adults to discover their life missions in order to unlock their greatest potential.

But we also must practice what we preach. That means we have to strive to unlock our greatest potential, too. To do that, we set some pretty big goals for 2022.

Thanks to the support of our donors, coaches, and instructors, we set records in our three pillar programs: events, coaching, and scholarships!

2022: Setting Events Records

We knew that in order to empower more young adults to achieve their goals, we had to start with the foundation: Quantum Leap events.

In 2022, we celebrated:

2022: Setting Coaching Records

Each young adult ages 18–28 who attends a QL event is encouraged to apply for our three-month coaching program. Those who are accepted receive personalized guidance from a KW MAPS or Business MAPS coach.

In 2022, we awarded coaching to more QL graduates than ever.

The young adults in our coaching program receive six one-on-one coaching sessions, an invaluable asset for those dedicated to their personal and professional growth.

2022: Setting Scholarship Records

After completing their coaching, Quantum Leap graduates qualify to apply for Fund My Mission Scholarships (FMM) of up to $10,000. These scholarships empower recipients to pursue their life’s mission and receive support turning their dream into reality.

In 2022, we awarded more scholarships than ever before.

FMM scholarships are not limited to traditional continuing education paths. Though they can be used to help cover college tuition, FMM scholarships can be applied toward certification courses, training programs, private lessons and coaching, and more.

2023: A Year of Potential

It’s truly incredible to witness someone’s Quantum Leap journey. Just like the young adults we support, we’re committed to personal and professional growth in pursuit of our mission.

That’s why we’ve set our sights higher than ever before for 2023.

We’ve got big plans, including:

  • Adding another coaching and scholarship period to ensure there are more opportunities for young adults to benefit
  • Increasing scholarship funds awarded by 33%
  • Impacting more young adults than ever through our events


There’s never been a better time to support the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. You can give a year-end gift here.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.