YP LE.A.D.S. Forum: From Prosperity to Power: Leveraging Black Economic Success for Community Empowerment

Time:
July 27, 2023 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Room 310 C

YP L.E.A.D. Summit

A one-of-a-kind combination of professional development and community action, YP L.E.A.D.S. is a three-day summit designed to empower young people to create positive change by connecting them with business leaders, policymakers, and, most importantly, each other. Led by the National Urban League Young Professionals, expect an engaging plenary, reputable experts, insightful training, exclusive networking, and social events for both professional and personal development – all geared towards equipping young leaders of the Urban League Movement.

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You will not want to skip this very necessary panel discussion that aims beyond the basics of money management to explore innovative and impactful financial strategies to elevate our communities. Leading players in the worlds of finance, entrepreneurship, and community development discuss the importance of wealth building and financial stability to collective Black empowerment. Topics include gaining access to affordable credit, investment strategies on modest incomes, creating sustainable wealth through entrepreneurship, and the successful transfer of intergenerational wealth. Prosperity is for more than individual success – it’s the turnkey to Black empowerment. Do not miss this essential conversation.

Moderator: Sean L. Rugless, Founder and President, The Katalyst Group

Sponsor Remarks: 
Swayzine Bryant, Portfolio Operations Director, AvalonBay 
Ashli Nelson, Director of Government Relations, Community Engagement, and Public Affairs for the North American division of McDonald’s
Ed Patterson, Region Head for the Central Southeast Region, Citi

Panelists:
Deidre Mathis, Hotelier, Author, and Small Business Owner
Ange Matthews, Investor, Investment Coach and Founder of the Happy Investor Method™
Christopher Senegal, CEO of Invictus Development Group
Michelle Taylor Willis, Founder and Owner, Gagnant Media and MTW Enterprises

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