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On Saturday July 20, 2024 women from across Louisiana are coming together to learn how to take charge of their wellness and grow their wealth. Occupy Conference is what it is because of the amazing people, organizations and businesses that partner with us to help women maximize their gifts, skills, talents and abilities so they can grow and thrive. Our Partner in Wealth & Identity: Fidelity Bank We're proud to be a part of the Fidelity Bank Community Partners network and a Fidelity POWER (Potential Of Women Entrepreneurs Realized) member. As such, we've seen how Fidelity POWER benefits women through its "program designed to meet the unique needs of women in business [...] [w]ith personalized service and a wide array of financial products exclusively for entrepreneurial women [...]" Our Partner in Wellness: BetterHelp BetterHelp is committed to opening access to and reducing the stigma of seeking therapy and improving one's mental health. Their desire to make therapy resources "equitable and accessible" is demonstrated in their support for Occupy 2024. We're grateful for their contribution and every woman who attends Occupy 2024 will receive a voucher for 3 months of free mental health services through BetterHelp!

What if you could unlock that well of untapped potential inside you and start to see your path to a future where you're not just thriving but blazing a trail of success and confidence that inspires everyone around you? The Occupy Conference is a one-day immersive experience where wealth and wellness intersect. Occupy is for you because you know what it's like to be living your purpose, doing "all the things" and still feeling like you're not maximizing your influence and making an impact. At Occupy, you'll connect with a diverse group of women who want to leave a strong legacy. But let's be clear: this isn't your run-of-the-mill "women's empowerment conference." We've heard your frustrations about attending the cookie cutter women's events--yeah they're fun, but how often do they truly make an impact? What we offer is different; we're here to guide you on an adventure into self-discovery to unlock your wealth potential and improve your wellness through high impact, interactive workshops and fireside chats. Occupy is much more than a day of inspiration; it's an opportunity to take actionable steps towards securing a beautiful financial future and crafting a life of wellness, as you roll up your sleeves and do the work to transform your life. You're going to leave Occupy knowing how to influence and impact every space you have access to! Since you're ready to start laying the foundation for wealth and wellness, register now at bit.ly/occupy2024 and be ready, because something extraordinary is coming from you once you attend Occupy 2024! Occupy Conference 2024 Saturday July 20, 2024 (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) The Queen Baton Rouge (upstairs) 1717 River Road Baton Rouge, La.

Driven. Creative. Innovative. Resilient. Forward-thinking. Trailblazing. You've got what it takes to be a successful small business owner, you just need the right foundation on which to build your business. She Started It is your launchpad, your guiding star; we're going to help you refine your ideas and get started quickly. Our small business incubator is not just a program; it's an immersive experience that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and support you need to conquer the business world. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect on your journey: Comprehensive Curriculum: Our tailor-made curriculum covers everything from business ideation and market research to financial planning and marketing strategies. You'll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful business. Mentorship Network: Connect with experienced mentors who are ready to guide you through the entrepreneurial maze . They'll share their knowledge, provide invaluable advice and help you navigate the challenges you may encounter. Financial Resource Mobilization: We're here to help you secure the funding you need to kickstart your business. From grants and investors to business competitions, we'll assist you in researching and applying for the resources to turn your ideas into reality. Community of Change-makers: She Started It isn't just about business; it's about building a community. You'll join a tight-knit group of like-minded BIPOC women who share your passion for entrepreneurship. Collaborate, connect and create lasting bonds. Boundless Horizons We recognize the systemic barriers that BIPOC women often face. Our focus is on addressing these inequalities, ensuring that you have a fair shot at success. We're committed to your journey and we're here to not only help you shatter the glass ceiling over your head, but to also tear down the load bearing walls that have created barriers that have held back your standard of financial success. Our impact is evident in the success stories of BIPOC women entrepreneurs who have thrived under our guidance. From consulting to health and beauty, course creators to digital marketers, our graduates are living their definition of success. Start Here. Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey? To make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality? Then it's time for you to learn more about She Started It and take control of your entrepreneurial journey. You don't need any previous business experience because we offer the support, resources and community you need to succeed. She Started It enrollment for Summer 2024 ended in March 2024. Watch this space for enrollment updates or contact us for more information.

The Money Lunch is a quarterly series that helps under-resourced BIPOC women explore a variety of topics that are about all things money: Make it: exploring ways to increase income through investing, business ownership, professional development and upskilling. Save it: exploring ways to budget, search out the best financial instruments for growing wealth and finding the best bank or them. Spend it: creating marketplace opportunities for them to shop for products and services from BIPOC woman owned businesses. Share it: exploring ways to pass on wealth to their families and be philanthropists in their local communities. The Money Lunch is full of valuable information by thought-provoking speakers, a delicious, light lunch and relationship building. Space is limited and registration is required: bit.ly/themoneylunch

The women in the communities we serve have benefited from our connection as Grow with Google partners. Through one-on-one intervention and group activities, we've consulted women as they learn and develop digital skills to make their businesses "Google-able" (that's a word, right?) One of our favorite activities is teaching them how to hire their older kids to work in the business, giving them and their teenaged kids what they need to learn digital marketing trends to help grow their customer base. Well, we'll have even more to show them in 2023. We're thrilled to have an opportunity to enhance the services we offer as Grow with Google partners and are excited to announce that we'll be providing Google Career Certificate scholarships for 500 women in our anomaly Tech Bootcamp. What's a Google Career Certificate? The Google Career Certificate program can help you get on the fast track to a competitively paid job in a high-growth field. You don’t need relevant experience or a degree to complete this flexible, online job training--there's no need to show up and sit in a class. Just put the skills, passion, and ambition you already have to work. Google designed this self-paced, online training program on Coursera that can prepare you for careers in the high-growth fields of cybersecurity, AI essentials, project management, user experience (UX) design, digital marketing & e-commerce, data analytics, and IT support. If you're studying at least 10 hours a week, you can be prepped for a new career in less than six months. Once you graduate from the Google Career Certificate program, you can connect directly with over 150 top U.S. employers to jump-start your job search. There are over 1.5 million job openings across Certificate fields and the demand is growing. We're with you every step of the way and will help you put your portfolio together and get ready for your job interviews. Click here to learn more about the Google Career Certificates and sign up for one of our scholarships.

Who is Summer Theory For? Summer Theory is a four month intensive with a rotating schedule of classes. No two women are alike, even if they've had similar experiences. Look our the Summer Theory logos--they're different because we know we're all different. Summer Theory classes are person-centered and when you're spending the summer with us, we're partnering with you to define what success looks like for you so you can understand how to work your strengths and strengthen your weaknesses. Each class we offer during Summer Theory is powered by our Grow With Google partnership and Coursera. She Started It is our signature training whose curriculum was written by Sheryl Landry and speaks directly to women of color who want to learn how to lay a strong foundation for starting a business. Registration for Summer Theory 2024 Summer Theory 2023's virtual residency was a great success! This year we enrolled women from across Louisiana, each of whom are building small businesses and/or now applying for positions as Project Managers and Digital Marketers. This is the space you want to be in if you're a woman looking to upskill or start a small business in one of these fields. Registration is open and this Summer, we're offering scholarships for Google's Cybersecurity and AI Essentials--these exciting courses are sure to set you on an amazing career track. Click here to register and apply for a scholarship.

TL;DR The Infinity Initiative launched its first program in 2006 because we believe women with personalized foundations for success can thrive in any environment. We don't want to have to do what we do and we're actively working toward being unnecessary; but, until then... Mission The Infinity Initiative co-labors with women of color to create transformative wealth solutions through upskilling, small business development and philanthropy. Vision We see a world where we're unnecessary because all women and their children have greater quality of life and are actively reaching their definitions of success. Values Honor: it's what we do here--always, in all ways we honor every person and their experiences. Intentionality: we give women what they actually need, not just what we want them to have.

We're doing the work of becoming unnecessary and would love to partner with you while we do so. We have a couple of ways you can give to our efforts: Through our Givebutter campaign: --our Summer Theory 2024 cohort's campaign: givebutter.com/summertheory --text SUMMERTHEORY to 53-555 --our capital campaign: givebutter.com/infinity-initiative Via PayPal We're honored to have you as a financial partner and appreciate every investment!

We don't take the work we do lightly. We're directly impacting lives--that's why it matters that we have the right leaders, capable mentors and committed volunteers. Meet our Board of Directors. Sheryl Landry, JD: Founder & President Sheryl is a wife and homeschooling mom who at home and in leadership refuses to believe in the possibility of impossible--visionaries are like that. As leader of The Infinity Initiative, people often find Sheryl at the organization's events and programs doing "all the things"--dubbing her the "Chief Etc. Officer". Her life's mission is simple: she's a paradigm shifter who helps women unlearn destructive patterns. Sheryl believes every woman is equipped with everything she needs to do everything she should while she's on the earth. Kawana Davis, MSM: Resident Serial Entrepreneur & Board Treasurer It's no wonder we have a passion for seeing young women launch exciting new things--the person who oversees our finances makes a point of starting something small and turning it into something amazing. Kawana is a wife and mother who has a knack for consulting and administrating businesses in ways that help them grow their profits. She's the owner of e-commerce and service-based businesses and has been an invaluable asset to The Infinity Initiative since 2010 as Board Secretary. Janet "Coach Jay" Tackno: A Blossoming Leader Jay joined the team in the Summer of 2022 as we were planning our 2023 relaunch. She's a wife and mother who has a gentleness that's rare to find these days. As a certified life coach, she's kind and tough all at the same time--she'll pull greatness out of you while reminding you that you're capable of doing hard things. Jay is a small business owner and future nonprofit leader; we're delighted to have her as a board member and excited to see the leadership she brings to our ad hoc committees. Velma Thomas: The "Beauty Queen" & Board Secretary Velma is a down to earth wife and mother who has decades of success in the beauty industry as a salon owner, product developer and consultant to six-figure stylists across the southern U.S. We're all the better since having Velma's organization skills and business development acumen.