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T.D. Jakes Foundation and Board Member Teri Ijeoma
Launch Book Donation Drive
“Fund 100 Books. Build 100 Futures.”
Help Us Reach Our Goal To Educate 20,000 Students
About The Book
What if you could trade your way to the life you’ve always dreamed of? The Risk Worth Taking is a compelling fictional story that brings stock trading to life through the journey of Erin - a smart, motivated woman who feels stuck in a demanding job that no longer fulfills her. When life throws her a wake-up call, Erin dares to dream of something bigger: financial freedom, world travel, and the courage to bet on herself. Follow Erin as she discovers the world of trading, learning step by step how to turn stocks into a viable income source.
From navigating the highs and lows of her first trades to mastering the risk management strategies that help her bounce back from losses, Erin’s story is packed with practical insights and emotional breakthroughs that will inspire you to take control of your financial future. In this innovative blend of fiction and education, you’ll uncover:
• How trading can create opportunities for freedom and flexibility.
• The importance of mindset, risk management, and a solid trading plan.
• The tools to avoid common pitfalls and build confidence in the market.
• The steps to transition from uncertainty to empowerment in your investing journey.
Perfect for aspiring and experienced investors alike, The Risk Worth Taking turns the complexities of trading into a relatable and engaging story that shows you exactly how to get started.
F.A.Q.
Your Impact Creates Real Change
| Quantity | Benefits |
|---|---|
| 3 | Get Early Access to Chapter 1 |
| 10 | Stock Market Starter Kit |
| 20 | Options Greek & Calculating Premiums Webinar |
| 100 | Free Access to Options 101 Course |
| 500 | Intimate Gathering of Top Sponsors |
| 1000 | 1-On-1 Session with Teri Ijeoma |
Teri Ijeoma shows you how to redefine success
JEN SMITH
CEO of Marketing agency
“Through her content, Teri helps her clients figure out how to find good investments, but more importantly how to manage risk.”
Dec 22, 2025
DAVID CARTER
Tech Executive
“I’ve read countless finance books, but this one feels different. It’s not hype it’s clarity. Teri explains how to build optionality reckless decisions.”
Dec 18, 2025
MONIQUE HARRIS
Investment Analyst
“Teri guides her clients in identifying strong investment opportunities, but more importantly in understanding how to control and reduce their exposure to risk.”
Jan 5, 2025
Founder of Trade Travel & Former Educator
About Teri Ijeoma
Teri Ijeoma is a renowned financial educator, trading expert, and bestselling author who helps people design a freedom-based lifestyle through trading.
She has worked with thousands of motivated learners from around the world, including students from MIT, Dallas Theological Seminary, and major media audiences on platforms like FOX, Yahoo! Finance, and NBC, to empower them to supplement their income, achieve financial freedom, and live life on their terms.
With a bachelor's degree in management science from MIT, a master's in media and communications from Dallas Theological Seminary, and over a decade of experience in trading and education, she is widely regarded by aspiring traders and freedom-seekers for her actionable strategies and inspiring success stories.
Her insights have been celebrated across respected outlets like Black Enterprise, CBS, Thrive Global, and more.
As an industry expert and creator of the #1 course on Teachable in 2020, Teri’s Trade and Travel program helps aspiring traders master the market and experience life-changing freedom through her proven, approachable methodology.
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