The wage gap is still a reality for women in 2025, but it doesn’t have to be. On September 9, 2025, Women on the Rise International, Inc. will relaunch its groundbreaking Educated & Broke™️ Financial Empowerment Series, a free 3-part virtual program designed to equip women with the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to build generational wealth, negotiate competitive salaries, and create financial legacies.

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Closing the Gap Through Financial Empowerment

In today’s workforce, too many women are highly educated, deeply skilled, and yet financially vulnerable. The Educated & Broke Financial Empowerment Series addresses these disparities head-on with expert-led training, actionable worksheets, and peer-to-peer support that empowers women to take control of their money and mindset.

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This 3-part series goes beyond basic financial literacy, helping women transform their relationship with money while taking strategic steps toward financial independence. Through expert-led training, actionable worksheets, and interactive discussions, participants will learn to:

 

• Calculate their true net worth and set financial goals for 2025

• Grow wealth through 401k, IRA, and HSA contributions

• Understand life insurance and estate planning to build a legacy

• Leverage high-yield savings accounts and strategic budgeting

• Navigate emotional barriers around money and develop confidence

• Explore entrepreneurship, pitching strategies, and business-building insights

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Featured speakers include Reshell Smith, Lashea Reaves, Mia Poinsette, Jena Mehlberg, Angela Williams, Valerie Dorsainvil and Out of Office founders Kim Johnson & Ashleigh Guerra, who are transforming women’s access to business opportunities through golf networking.