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If you’re looking for a great resource to start building or sorting out your personal finance with perspective, this is a great workshop. It offers a holistic view of finances - the hard, the easy, where you are at in your career, life, and why you should do it any way all the way. — Nicole
I feel improved confidence around my finances and what steps I should be taking for my future. It felt empowering! — Kim
It's Personal: A Personal Finance Workshop Series
💻 Online
$ 49.00 CAD
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You know what's out in 2024? Being funny with your money, honey!
We're partnering up with our friends at Vancity to bring you a new online workshop series (that will totally be recorded because we know you're busy af) all about how to get your shit together when it comes to personal finance! We've recruited some of the most amazing women in finance to answer all your questions and guide you into your RICH BITCH ERA. Gone are the days of being too scared to check your bank statements! We want to teach you how to be in control, set goals, and finally find the financial confidence you've been searching for.
Series Schedule
All workshops will be recorded and available for replay!
January 24, 2024 // 6p PST - ZOOM
But the Economy: A conversation about the economy with Della Duncan of The Upstream Podcast
Before we begin talking all things finance, we wanted to begin the series by having a discussion about the current climate of the economy and how we as individuals contribute, participate, benefit (or don't benefit) from it.
Della is a Renegade Economist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an Atlantic Fellow of Social and Economic Equity at the International Inequalities Institute at LSE, a Right Livelihood Coach, former student and Faculty member of the MA Economics for Transition program at Schumacher College, and an Alternative Economics Teacher and Consultant
January 31, 2024 // 6p PST - ZOOM
Ya' Basic: Basic Finance 101 with Tracy Theemes
We're going back to basics with our pal Tracy who is here to answer all your basic questions, tell you how to prioritize what you need to focus on, and how you can move forward! We're chatting debt, credit, saving, income, etc. Let's get you organized!
Tracy Theemes, MA, CFP®, FCSI, FDS, is a certified financial planner and licensed financial adviser with a previous 12-year career as a practicing counsellor. As co-founder of Sophia Financial Group, she specializes in educating women in money matters and empowering them to take control of their financial lives. She is author of The Financially Empowered Woman. Check out here TEDx talk here.
February 6, 2024 // 6p PST - ZOOM
Worth it: Negotiation 101 with Rosemarie Perkin
How can any of us increase our wealth if we aren't aware of our worth?! Negotiation expert Rosemarie Perkin is here to help. This workshop will focus on building your confidence when asking for what you want and getting the best possible outcome. We will cover how to pick a reasonable target, when you should walk away, and how to improve the chances of you getting what you want. We’ll even do some practice runs together!
Rosemarie Perkin is a multiracial leader in business who has developed an introductory negotiations course for you (yes, you!). She is a leadership grad student at Royal Roads and a previous Business IT manager at Arc'teryx. Throughout her career, she has successfully negotiated many salary increases and even doubled her salary within a short six years. She’s excited to help you ask for what you want and deserve!
February 12, 2024 // 6p PST - ZOOM
That's Rich: Saving + Investing 101 with Vancity
Many of us run scared when we hear the words "saving" and "investing" - it can be so confusing! What exactly is a TFSA? How much should we be saving for retirement? What the hell is a mutual fund?! The team at Vancity to the rescue! We're going to break it all down for you and show you that there is nothing to be scared of! Future you will be very grateful :)
February 20, 2024 // 6p PST - ZOOM
Life N' Death: Family and Life Planning with Vancity and Brood
How can we plan for the expected and unexpected? In life (and death), finance plays a huge role in the options you have at your fingertips. It can be so stressful planning for the future. What is possible? What can we afford? What CAN'T we afford? Vancity and our pals at Brood (the family care people) are here to chat with you about the sticky stuff that often keeps us up at night.
Important Notes:
- All workshops will be recorded and available for replay for a month after they air (but attending live is recommended so you can ask questions!)
- All workshops will be webinar format, so you will not be on-screen or speaking
- A reminder that this series is for women and gender-non-conforming people only
- A week before the first workshop, we will send out a short questionnaire so our instructors can get a sense of the demographic they are speaking with
- Although we welcome people that live outside of Canada, most content will be directed towards Canadian finance
- If you are a business owner or an aspiring business owner, make sure you check out our "Mind Your Business" series - ALL "It's Personal" sessions are included with the "Mind Your Business" series admission!
About The Workshop
You know what's out in 2024? Being funny with your money, honey!
This recorded workshop series is all about how to get your ducks in row when it comes to personal finance! We've recruited some of the most amazing women in finance to answer all your questions and guide you into your RICH BADDIE ERA. Gone are the days of being too scared to check your bank statements! We want to teach you how to be in control, set goals, and finally find the financial confidence you've been searching for.
Series Outline
Session #1: But the Economy: A conversation about the economy with Della Duncan of The Upstream Podcast
Before we begin talking all things finance, we wanted to begin the series by having a discussion about the current climate of the economy and how we as individuals contribute, participate, benefit (or don't benefit) from it. Join us for this fascinating conversation!
Della is a Renegade Economist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an Atlantic Fellow of Social and Economic Equity at the International Inequalities Institute at LSE, a Right Livelihood Coach, former student and Faculty member of the MA Economics for Transition program at Schumacher College, and an Alternative Economics Teacher and Consultant
Session #2: Ya' Basic: Basic Finance 101 with Tracy Theemes
We're going back to basics with our pal Tracy who is here to answer all your basic questions, tell you how to prioritize what you need to focus on, and how you can move forward! We're chatting debt, credit, saving, income, etc. Let's get you organized!
Tracy Theemes, MA, CFP®, FCSI, FDS, is a certified financial planner and licensed financial adviser with a previous 12-year career as a practicing counsellor. As co-founder of Sophia Financial Group, she specializes in educating women in money matters and empowering them to take control of their financial lives. She is author of The Financially Empowered Woman. Check out her TEDx talk here.
Session #3: Worth it: Negotiation 101 with Rosemarie Perkin
How can any of us increase our wealth if we aren't aware of our worth?! Negotiation expert Rosemarie Perkin is here to help. This workshop will focus on building your confidence when asking for what you want and getting the best possible outcome. We will cover how to pick a reasonable target, frame a salary increase request, and increase your chance for success. We’ll even do some practice runs together!
Rosemarie Perkin is a multiracial leader and educator who has developed an introductory negotiations course for you (yes, you!). She is a leadership and negotiations instructor at Capilano University and a previous Business IT manager at Arc'teryx. A negotiation highlight of her career was doubling her salary over 5 short years after graduating from her bachelor's degree. She is excited to help you ask for what you want and deserve (and to help you navigate BC's new Pay Transparency laws as an employee).
Session #4: That's Rich: Saving + Investing 101 with Vancity
Many of us run scared when we hear the words "saving" and "investing" - it can be so confusing! What exactly is a TFSA? How much should we be saving for retirement? What the hell is a mutual fund?! The team at Vancity to the rescue! We're going to break it all down for you and show you that there is nothing to be scared of! Future you will be very grateful :)
Session #5: Life N' Death: Family and Life Planning with Vancity and Brood
How can we plan for the expected and unexpected? In life (and death), finance plays a huge role in the options you have at your fingertips. It can be so stressful planning for the future. What is possible? What can we afford? What CAN'T we afford? Vancity and our pals at Brood (the family care people) are here to chat with you about the sticky stuff that often keeps us up at night.
Important Notes:
- Although we welcome people that live outside of Canada, most content will be directed towards Canadian finance
- Once you complete your purchase, we will send you information on how to access the workshop series within 24 hours and you will have access for 40 days
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About The Instructor(s)
Refund Policy: Tickets are transferable, but unfortunately not refundable at The Bad Academy. We're a crazy small organization and operate on razor-thin margins, and as much as we'd like to account for life getting in the way, we have been burned too many times by no-shows, and last-minute refund requests etc. If you'd like to transfer your ticket to a friend, please email us at hello@thebadacademy.com with the name and email of the person taking your place, and we'll make sure to make the appropriate changes!