💬 BECMA Sustainability Hub Virtual Info Session 📚 Fall 2024 Programs 📖 CLTV Summer Reading
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Hello CLTV Community,
What a historic political moment we are living through. I am thrilled about Kamala’s candidacy and the possibilities that lie ahead! Three cheers for women of color taking the lead!!!
I hope this newsletter finds you all enjoying some slow summer days and fun adventures with friends and family. At the Impact Collective, we've been balancing summer fun with deep programmatic work as we plan ahead for an exciting fall. We're thrilled about our upcoming lineup of engaging offerings and hope you’ll join in our excitement by registering and inviting others to attend Impact Collective events too.
Read on for an overview of what's in store for the fall and a recap of the amazing work and connections we've been making this summer. We hope you'll join us as we prepare for a season of learning, community, and action!
With gratitude,
Julia Johannsen Founder of the Impact Collective
BECMA Sustainability Hub Virtual Info Session with Nicole Obi, Julia Johannsen, and Laura Burnes Wednesday, July 31st, @3-4pm ET Register Here
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative: the BECMA Sustainability Hub. This new Roxbury headquarters will be more than just an office; it will be a powerful engine for economic empowerment, environmental justice, and a thriving local economy in Boston.
BECMA plays a vital role in supporting Black businesses and fostering racial wealth creation across Massachusetts. By establishing a permanent headquarters (the BECMA Sustainability Hub), they can focus their energy on their core mission—enabling Black-owned businesses and Black communities to flourish.
We're excited to announce the very first full Impact Collective community collective action opportunity to directly contribute to closing the racial wealth gap. This is our perfect chance to make a tangible, outsized impact locally in Boston and across Massachusetts. Check out this short presentation including a short intro video about this opportunity.
Lunch & Book Talk with Ruth Shaber, Co-author of The XX Edge Tuesday, September 17th, @12-2pm ET
Come meet the inspirational Ruth Shaber, MD, co-author of The XX Edgeand founder of the Tara Health Foundation, who promotes health, well-being, and opportunity for women and girls through innovative evidence-informed programs.
“What most investors don't realize is that when more women are involved in financial decision-making across all entities that make financial decisions (including governments, private and public companies, investment funds, real estate development, and individual households), money is managed more efficiently and effectively, investments are more profitable, and companies and governments make better decisions that benefit individual investors and, ultimately, the overall economy.” —The XX Edge
Ruth is also the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, collaborating with foundations and investors to bring new capital to reproductive health in the U.S. She enjoyed a distinguished career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente from 1990 to 2012.
Featured in Forbes 2020 Impact 50 for her impact investing contributions, Ruth holds an MD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Yale University.
Evening Salon with Ruth Shaber, Co-author of The XX Edge Tuesday, September 17th, Time TBD
Join Ruth Shaber and an amazing group of financial professionals (and enthusiasts!) who are interested in gender and racial equity in finance. This will be a salon style networking event. More details to come!
To RSVP for either event with Ruth Shaber, please emailhillarybabick@impactcollect.org
Money Talks: Aligning Finances & Values in Relationship with Ethan Kerr & Julia Johannsen Register Here
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm • Session 1: Oct 8th, in-person • Session 2: Oct 22nd, virtual • Session 3: Nov 19th, in-person + One 2:2 Personalized Coaching Session, date of your choice
Are you ready to align with your partner on social justice and financial impact? Have you been thinking about how your money is impacting the world we live in? Join us for a transformative workshop designed for couples of all races, orientations, and backgrounds.
When partners are aligned, their money can ignite real change. Join Impact Collective founder Julia Johannsen and Breaking the Mold co-founder Ethan Kerr as they team up for a unique 3-part workshop experience. Explore the dynamics of race and gender in financial decision-making and discover how to align your resources with your values for a meaningful impact.
Don't miss this opportunity to turn your financial decisions into a force for good.
Registration Notes • Register as a pair: Each participant must register with a partner. • Sessions are cumulative; attending all is highly encouraged. • In-person sessions will be held in the Boston area. • Each couple will have a personalized 2:2 coaching session with the facilitators, in addition to the three group sessions.
INFO SESSION DATE COMING SOON!
Privilege & Purpose: A Transformative Retreat for Women with Sara Narva & Julia Johannsen Express Interest
This program is compromised of three parts: • Weekend Retreat in November 3-day in-person retreat on November 15th-17th • Virtual Support 2 online group meetings, and one-on-one coaching sessions • Conclusion Gathering Day-long in-person experience, date TBD
This retreat is the cornerstone of a series that will guide you from awareness to action, empowering you to align your resources with your values. Within a community of white women dedicated to learning together, explore the complexities of race and money—and how to drive action. Through a range of modalities, including historical and contextual learnings, group dialogue and personal reflection, you’ll gain tools to make a tangible impact and promote equity.
Join this transformative experience for support, accountability, and a shared vision for a more just society.
Info Session Dates • Wednesday, August 28th, @8-9pm ET / Register Here • Monday, September 16th, @9-10am ET / Register Here • Tuesday, September 24th, @12-1pm ET / Register Here • Thursday, October 10th, @8-9pm ET / Register Here • Tuesday, October 29th @12-1pm ET / Register Here
Take a look at our incredible community of partner organizations and individuals who registered to attend last month's Collective Conversation with WMRJ!
Looking Back: Collective Conversation with WMRJ in June
Kevin Eppler and Jay Coen Gilbert led an inspiring session about the work of White Men for Racial Justice (WMRJ), sharing personal stories about their motivations for racial justice work, including a father’s regret and the idea of compounded opportunity and responsibility.
We connected with CLTV alumni, organizational leaders, and community members nationwide, fostering connections and sharing resources. Participants voiced the need for community, understanding, and collective action.
Thaddeus Miles, Sheena Collier, Seneca Scott, and Chimel Idiokitas.
Embrace Ideas Festival 2024
Our partners at Embrace Boston hosted their spectacular 3rd annual Embrace Ideas Festival this June at the Massachusetts College of Art & Design, selling out over a week in advance! CLTV staff proudly attended as ambassadors for the Impact Collective.
The three-day festival, celebrating Juneteenth and emancipation, featured an inspiring lineup of speakers, including renowned authors Isabel Wilkerson and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. They shared powerful stories, celebrated Black identity, and explored initiatives to uplift the Black community in Boston.
We came together in a vibrant atmosphere of great food, music, and positivity—all thanks to the dedicated Embrace team. Join us in honoring this event that truly embodies the spirit of community and progress.
The XX Edge By Patience Marime-Ball & Ruth Shaber
We had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Shaber, a co-author ofThe XX Edge. The book demonstrates the new paradigm where women are at the center of investing as agents and actors—not just as beneficiaries. If you manage investments—either your own or others’—you’ll want to understand the data and discover the financial power of The XX Edge.
SAVE THE DATE! We hope you'll join us to meet author Ruth Shaber on September 17th @12-2pm.
We Need To Talk: A Memoir About Wealth By Jennifer Risher
We're thrilled to be connected with Jen Risher, author of We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth. Jen candidly explores her journey with wealth and the responsibilities it brings, sharing others' stories as well. As co-creator of #HalfMyDAF, she inspires conversations about wealth and giving. Add this engaging book to your summer reading list!
The Better Benediction By PJ Morton (feat. Zacardi Cortez, Gene Moore, Samoht, Tim Rogers & Darrel ‘MusiqCity’ Walls) Listen On Spotify |Youtube
Values-Align Your Stock Portfolio an Invest for Better Deep Dive Course Begins August 13th, @11 am-12:30pm EDT Register Here
Learn how to make sense of the stock market and grow your knowledge in how to make sure your public equities investments are more values-aligned. The Summer 2024 course hosted by Invest For Better will be led by the course’s co-creator,Kylelane Purcellwho has more than 30 years’ experience writing and managing communications in the investment management sphere. After working as an analyst at Morningstar and a manager at American Century Investments, Kylelane became Vice President of Investment Communications at T. Rowe Price.
Gender Smart Investing an Invest for Better Deep Dive Course Begins September 17th, @8-9:30pm EDT Register Here
Build your confidence and understanding of gender lens investing and establish action steps that will help advance gender goals through your investments. The Summer 2024 course hosted by Invest For Better will be led byPatricia Lizarraga. She is the managing partner of Hypatia Capital, an asset manager focused on investing in women in leadership since 2007. Hypatia Capital Management is the issuer of the Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO), an ETF investing in American public companies with female CEOs, for performance, diversification and impact.The WCEO has been nominated for Best Thematic ETF of the Year for the ETF.com Awards, 2023. Ms. Lizarraga has over 25 years of merchant banking experience, as well as is a founder of several successful companies. Ms. Lizarraga founded the Grupo del Ande in 1997 and is a founding and former Investment Committee member of Sigma SAFI, a leading asset manager in Peru.
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