Entrepreneurship: Starting and Growing Your Own Business Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? Already running a small business and looking for ways to grow? This session is for aspiring and current entrepreneurs who want to take control of their business finances and build a strong foundation for success. We’ll cover essential topics like business financial management, funding options for women-owned businesses, starting with minimal capital, and how to effectively market and grow your network. Learn how to navigate conversations with bankers and balance personal and business finances. Walk away with practical strategies to launch, sustain, and scale your business with confidence.

Investing 101: Building Wealth with Confidence - Investing is a powerful tool for building long-term wealth, but getting started can feel overwhelming. This session will break down the essentials of investing, from understanding different types of investment vehicles to building a diversified portfolio that aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance. You'll learn best practices for smart investing, common mistakes to avoid, and how to navigate market fluctuations with confidence. Whether you're new to investing or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide the knowledge and actionable steps needed to start or enhance your investment journey.

Navigating Health Care Finances - Navigating health care costs is often confusing and overwhelming, but understanding how the system works can empower you to make informed financial decisions. This session will break down the complexities of health care finances, from how medical services are funded to deciphering medical bills, maximizing insurance benefits, and addressing common misconceptions about pricing. We’ll explore how hospital-specific billing works, why price breakdowns can vary widely—even for the same service—and why so-called "price transparency" tools often don’t provide the full picture. Whether planning for routine care or long-term expenses, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complex world of health care finances.

Protecting Your Money: Avoiding Scams and Identity Theft

Understanding Your Credit and Mastering Debt - Your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial future, but do you know how it really works? This session will break down the fundamentals of credit — how it’s calculated, how it’s shared, the difference between “good” and “bad” credit and why it matters. Learn effective strategies to establish, maximize, and protect your credit score, as well as effective strategies for managing and eliminating debt, including tackling high-interest loans and avoiding common debt traps. Whether you're building credit, working to improve it, or striving to become debt-free , this session will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your financial health and create a more secure and stable future.

Financial Empowerment: Budgeting Strategies for Women - This engaging, practical session is all about giving you the tools, confidence and motivation to take control of your finances - without the stress! You’ll uncover the essentials of budgeting (and why it’s a game-changer), explore easy-to-use apps for tracking expenses, and walk away with actionable tips to stay motivated and make budgeting a lifelong habit. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your financial plan, this session will help you turn budgeting into your secret weapon for financial freedom.

Money Talks! Communicating More Effectively About Money - Keynote Speaker Ellen Rogin's Money Talks! Cards are designed to facilitate meaningful conversations about money. The deck comprises 50 thought-provoking cards categorized into three themes: mindset, vision, and wisdom. These cards can be utilized individually, with a partner, in group settings, or during discussions with financial advisors to gain deeper insights into one's money mindset and habits. By encouraging open dialogue about financial matters, the Money Talks! Cards help users shift from fear and stress to confidence and abundance. Learn how to break the silence around financial topics, promote open and healthy communication, and develop a healthier, more abundant relationship with money.

Protecting Your $: Avoiding Scams & Identity Theft

Strategic Estate Planning for Women - Planning for the future is one of the most empowering steps you can take. This session will provide a clear roadmap for women looking to secure their legacy and ensure their wishes are honored in the event of death or incapacity. Gain insights into essential estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, probate, nominating guardians for minor children, real property considerations, Powers of Attorney, and long-term care planning. Take control of your estate - your future deserves to be in your hands.

Understanding Your Credit & Mastering Debt - Your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial future, but do you know how it really works? This session will break down the fundamentals of credit — how it’s calculated, how it’s shared, the difference between “good” and “bad” credit and why it matters. Learn effective strategies to establish, maximize, and protect your credit score, as well as effective strategies for managing and eliminating debt, including tackling high-interest loans and avoiding common debt traps. Whether you're building credit, working to improve it, or striving to become debt-free, this session will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your financial health and create a more secure and stable future.

Financial Empowerment: Budgeting Strategies for Women - This engaging, practical session is all about giving you the tools, confidence and motivation to take control of your finances - without the stress! You’ll uncover the essentials of budgeting (and why it’s a game-changer), explore easy-to-use apps for tracking expenses, and walk away with actionable tips to stay motivated and make budgeting a lifelong habit. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your financial plan, this session will help you turn budgeting into your secret weapon for financial freedom.

Mortgage Pre-Approval: Your Key to Home Ownership - Buying a home is a big decision and understanding the mortgage preapproval process is the first step to making your dream a reality. In this session, you'll gain a clear understanding of how preapproval works, why it’s essential, and how it can strengthen your home search. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to build or renovate, know what financial factors lenders consider, common mistakes to avoid—like making major financial changes after preapproval—and how to leverage your preapproval to confidently navigate the housing market.

Pathways to Prosperity: Creating a Plan for Financial Stability and Self-Sufficiency - Are you stuck in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, relying on assistance, or feeling like there’s never enough to get ahead? You’re not alone. Explore the psychology of scarcity and— how it shapes financial decisions. Learn about actionable pathways to self-sufficiency, whether through education, career advancement, or financial resources you may not even know exist. Learn about scholarships, job training programs, career coaching, and success stories from women who have transformed their financial futures. Scan QR codes at the session to sign up for career guidance, resume support, and college assistance—at no cost to you. You deserve financial freedom - let’s take the next step together!

Smart Women Smart Choices: The Right Insurance for Every Stage of Life - Navigating insurance can feel overwhelming, but making informed choices is key to protecting yourself, your family, your business, and your assets. This session breaks down the essentials of personal and business insurance, discussing the purpose of various insurance products and when they are most appropriate. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of basic insurance terms, insights into how different types of coverage safeguard financial well-being, and valuable take-home materials for future reference. Empower yourself with the knowledge to make smart insurance decisions at every stage of life!

Strategic Estate Planning for Women - Planning for the future is one of the most empowering steps you can take. This session will provide a clear roadmap for women looking to secure their legacy and ensure their wishes are honored in the event of death or incapacity. Gain insights into essential estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, probate, nominating guardians for minor children, real property considerations, Powers of Attorney, and long-term care planning. Take control of your estate - your future deserves to be in your hands.