I was interviewed by Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez from AFRICA4U in conjunction with ZIMLINK Organisation ( UNITED-KINGDOM) who congratulated me for winning the best author ( BEFFTA AWARD. 2013) and also for being an inspiration to many young people out there especially on the social media ( Facebook). MR Fernandez, also interviewed me on how I was able to turn my life around, considering some of the challenges I had to overcome to become an author and motivational speaker and if there is a chance for me becoming a role model or mentor to some of the youth within the ethnic minority by empowering them to turn their lives around as well.
I began by saying that, life itself is a challenge but the question is how an individual see and perceives the challenges of life will determine what they do and how they overcome it. It is vital that society appreciate and value the future of our youth by focusing our attention on some of major challenges facing the youth of today. Until we are able to do this, we will never be able to help them to overcome some of the complex challenges facing them such as drug abuse, crime, violence, sexuality and poverty. 
Some of the youth are now having an identity issue, not actually discovering themselves and because of that, they Lack their self-confidence, developing low self-esteem (their worth in life or purpose in life) and majority of them have lost their hope in society. The only way these challenges or issues faced by our youth can be address is by them having the following four things:
• Having mentor ( positive role models in their lives)
• Discovering themselves as individuals ( their unique identity)
• Discovering their purpose in life( why they are here and where they aspire to be) 
• Discover their interest ( talents and gifting )
• The youth should be ready to learn some positive things from their peers, family and society in general.
Are you an organisation working with youth?
Are you a youth and do you have a mentor in your life 
Do you want to be inspired to discover yourself and to improve your self-esteem? 
Then please you can email me at info@ ferdinardlawson.com or inbox me.

LIVE YOUR LIFE TO INSPIRE SOMEONE TODAY.