About the Founder
Maria Lawal, CEO and founder launched òPá Jr following the birth of her son in 2021, where she wanted to allow him to understand the importance of positive self- expression through words and pictures he can relate to from an early age. She felt there was nothing on the market that focused on helping children positively self-express through words and pictures but also considering his cultural and African heritage, this was the catalyst that ensued òPá Jr to life.
How do we expect children to grow up and be what they can’t see. They need to be able to see positive representation in the books they pick up to read daily, the toys and materials they see and interact with.
As a psychology graduate and over 10 years’ experience in oncology research looking at the impact of cancer on young people and their quality of life. Also, through her personal journey of overcoming her cancer diagnosis at a young age.
Maria is a real-life example and embodiment of the outcome and results of using positive affirmations and the importance of nurturing one’s mind and the importance of positive affirmation from a young age. Hence her passion and strong advocacy in patient public involvement in research.
My daily mindset mantra book and the òPá Jr educational children brand is all about building confidence from a young age and it has been very well received gaining No 1 hot new seller on Amazon, as well as featuring in numerous publications.
