Why I’m Attending The 2025 Good Soil Forum with Oprah Winfrey and T.D. Jakes

Founded by T.D. Jakes, The Good Soil Forum is a premier conference that brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to share resources, network, and grow their businesses. It includes workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and a pitch competition.

The theme of this year’s Forum is “Transformation Agenda” and includes one of the nation’s largest pitch competitions, and a powerhouse lineup including T.D. Jakes, Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Lorenzo, “Pinky” Cole Hayes, David Banner, Janell Stephens, and Wallstreet Trapper.

“For too long, entrepreneurs—especially those from undercapitalized communities—have been left without the support and access they need to thrive. The Good Soil Forum is about more than ideas—it’s about action. We’re convening power to ensure today’s dreamers have the capital, mentorship, and networks to turn their visions into sustainable enterprises.” — T.D. Jakes, Chairman of the T.D. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement

The world is shifting and the economy is evolving. In an era of change, uncertainty, and rapid digital transformation, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders are uniting to provide strategies for business growth and ownership. Good Soil Forum 2025 is more than a conference—it’s an ecosystem where innovators, momentum builders, and wealth creators come together to fund, mentor, and elevate the next generation of entrepreneurs.