The YPCV Professional Development Lunch Seminars provide a dynamic opportunity to grow, learn, and connect with fellow young professionals. In 2025, we’re focusing on wellness in the workplace, bringing in expert speakers to share valuable insights on maintaining balance and thriving in your career.

Join us each quarter as we explore key wellness topics designed to help you succeed both professionally and personally. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your well-being and connect with like-minded peers!

September Speaker: Alisha Childress, Freedom First

September Topic: Money Moves: Building Financial Power and Wellness in Your 20s and 30s

Financial wellness isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s a cornerstone of your overall well-being. When your finances are in order, you gain peace of mind, freedom of choice, and the ability to focus on what truly matters. But when money feels out of control, it can quietly seep into other areas of life—causing stress, straining relationships, and even impacting physical and mental health.

Money Moves is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed for young professionals who want to get their financial wellness in order with intention and confidence. Whether you're just starting out or already climbing the career ladder, this session will equip you with practical tools to:

• 🧾 Master budgeting without feeling deprived
• 💰 Start saving and investing early—yes, even for retirement
• 🧠 Delay instant gratification to achieve long-term financial goals
• 🗣️ Negotiate your worth and stop leaving money on the table
• 📈 Build a financial strategy that aligns with your values and ambitions

Through real-life scenarios, group discussion, and actionable takeaways, you’ll leave with a personalized roadmap to financial wellness—and the mindset to make it stick. Because when your money works for you, everything else gets a little easier.