Real World Leaders

Our Mission

Building Confident Career Paths Through Direct CEO Engagement

Creating the most impactful, cost-effective and scalable program to help underserved youth gain confidence in their natural strengths and find matching, enjoyable careers to create a ripple effect in their own communities.

4,500+
Youth Connected
1,000+
CEOs Participated

Watch our youth connect with CEOs

How It Works

A simple, powerful process that connects youth with real career opportunities

Step 1

Connect

We match youth-serving organizations with caring CEOs and business leaders

Step 2

Engage

Youth interview CEOs about their journeys via live Zoom podcasts

Step 3

Impact

Careers discovered, donations flow, jobs created, communities transformed

Trusted by partner organizations

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Talking to a real CEO changed everything for me. I never knew someone from my neighborhood could work in technology. Now I'm learning to code.

Jaylen, Age 19
Youth Participant

Watching my students light up during these conversations is incredible. They're seeing possibilities they never imagined for themselves.

Maria Santos
Program Director, Philadelphia Youth Futures

In one hour, I connected with young people who reminded me why I started my company. We've since hired two RWL participants as interns.

Sarah Chen
CEO, TechBridge Solutions

Podcast Highlights

For Organizations

Help your youth connect with real career opportunities. We provide training, CEO matching, and production support at no cost to your organization.

Partner With Us

For CEOs

Make real impact in 60 minutes. Share your journey with underserved youth, build your talent pipeline, and demonstrate social consciousness.

Join as a CEO