By Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

There are moments in life when gratitude rises so fully in your heart that words struggle to contain it. This is one of those moments for me.

Recently, I had the profound joy of reading Quotes from the Quiet Storm: A Collection of Life’s Gentle Lessons by Faith I. Bratonwan, one of our remarkable alumnae from the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation (Batch 2022). As I turned the pages, I felt something deeper than pride — I felt fulfillment. The kind that comes when seeds planted with intention, discipline, and love begin to bear fruit in ways even you did not fully imagine.

Faith’s book is not merely a collection of motivational quotes. It is a quiet conversation with the human spirit — gentle yet resolute. She writes about resilience, hope, healing, growth, and purpose with an authenticity that is rare, especially in someone so young. Her words remind us that storms do not always roar; sometimes they whisper lessons that shape us for life.

What moved me most was how strongly her reflections echoed the philosophy we uphold at BEMORE: building inner strength, nurturing courage, and preparing young people not just for opportunities, but for adversity. In her imagery of planting seeds, building foundations, and developing deep roots, I could see the transformation that happens when girls are given the tools to believe in themselves.

One of her central messages — that growth often happens in silence — resonates deeply with me. In a world that celebrates loud success, Faith reminds us that becoming is often quiet work.

As a mentor, there is no greater reward than witnessing young people step confidently into their purpose. From technology to innovation, leadership to the arts, BEMORE girls are making waves across diverse fields. They are not waiting for permission to lead; they are leading.

And I must confess — I sometimes ask myself, with a smile: Aren’t I lucky?

Lucky to witness this unfolding.
Lucky to be alive at a time when these seeds are blooming.
Lucky to see the next generation rise with courage and clarity.

Faith’s achievement is more than a personal milestone. It is evidence that investment in young girls yields exponential returns — not only for families and communities, but for nations and the world.

Why This Book Matters
Quotes from the Quiet Storm speaks to:

* Young people searching for identity and direction

* Adults navigating transitions and uncertainty

* Anyone healing from setbacks or emotional storms

* Readers who need reassurance that growth is still possible

It is a companion for reflection — a book you return to in quiet moments when you need encouragement.

A Call to Support Young Voices

I encourage parents, educators, mentors, and readers everywhere — both in Nigeria and across the world — to support this young author. When we read and amplify young voices, we are not just buying books; we are nurturing confidence, creativity, and leadership.

📚 The book is available on Lulu.com.

Planting the Seeds for the Next Generation

Faith’s journey from BEMORE Bootcamp to published author is the perfect example of the transformative power of nurturing young girls.

Since 2017, the BEMORE Summer Bootcamp has been the largest girls-only summer program in Africa — a place where over 3,000 girls aged 12–18 have become self-aware, confident, and empowered.

At BEMORE Bootcamp, girls learn to:

1. Gain hands-on training in ICT, solar technology, and life-enhancing skills, designed to close the gender gap in STEM, foster entrepreneurship, and equip girls for competitiveness in the global knowledge economy

2. Unlock hidden potentials and develop critical life skills

3. Understand and practice healthy lifestyles

4. Gain confidence and leadership abilities

5. Explore financial literacy and pathways to independence

6. Build resilience and self-belief for life’s challenges

Faith is living proof of what happens when young girls are equipped with vision, guidance, and opportunity. This is where futures are shaped, leaders are cultivated, and dreams are nurtured to reality.

If you are a parent who wants your daughter to grow into her fullest potential, BEMORE Summer Bootcamp is the place to plant those seeds.

The BEMORE seed is alive. It is flourishing. And the next forest is ready to grow.

— Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu
Founder, BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation
Email: akeredolubetty@gmail.com