Ife Akanegbu has always had a lifelong passion for telling stories. Upon observing the alarming rise in depression, anxiety,. and self-harm rates, he felt compelled to take action and he knew his gift for storytelling could make a difference. That’s when he combined this talent with his more than fifteen years of medical expertise to create Motivating Our Champions, a game- changing children’s book series designed to help our precious little ones take good care of their mental health.

Ife’s charming life story is full of inspiration, adventure, and compassion. In fact, he has mastered the art of captivating storytelling by sharing his thrilling experiences with others. Ultimately, this motivated him to use his skill to impact current mental health trends, an issue that concerns him deeply. The practitioner completed his medical training in Nigeria before achieving a Master’s in Health Management at the University of Leeds. He now practices family medicine in British Columbia, where he lives with his wife and daughter.