Hello CLTV Community,

Get ready for an exciting fall at the Impact Collective! We're thrilled to recruit old and new CLTV community members to our new fall programs designed for couples and white women. These workshops are based on valuable feedback from our alumni, partners, and broader community. Join us for our popular Collective Conversations series, returning every first Friday of the month at 12pm ET with Nicole Obi and Kofi Callender of BECMA. And last, but not least, check out our partner events below including a book talk with Ruth Shaber, author of the XX Edge and the upcoming Mass Black Expo hosted by our partners at BECMA.

We've carefully crafted a schedule packed with opportunities for you. Discover more about these exciting offerings below and register for an info session to learn more below.

With gratitude, 

Julia Johannsen
Founder of the Impact Collective

Lunch & Book Talk
with Ruth Shaber, Co-author of The XX Edge
Tuesday, Sept 17, 12-2pm ET
Location: Trillium Asset Management, Two Financial Center (1 Congress Street, Suite 3101, Boston, MA 02114)

Join Dr. Ruth Shaber, an inspirational philanthropist and change-maker, to discuss her journey from physician to change-maker and her book, The XX Edge. The XX Edge highlights how beneficial it is when women are involved in financial decision-making. This event is in-person and open to Impact Collective community members, Invest for Better members, and Trillium clients and team members. 

We encourage you to read The XX Edge in advance of the event to get the most out of the discussion, but it is not required to attend; we promise you will find  the community and discussion inspiring either way!

“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

Money Talks: Aligning Finances & Values in Relationship
with Ethan Kerr & Julia Johannsen

• In-Person Session: Tuesday, Oct 8, 6:30-8:30pm ET
• Virtual Session: Tuesday, Oct 22, 6:30-8:30pm ET
• In-Person Session: Tuesday, Nov 19, 6:30-8:30pm ET
• One 2:2 tailored coaching session at a date of your choosing

All in-person programming will take place in the Greater Boston area.

Imagine a world where your resources do more than just grow—they ignite change. When couples are aligned, their money can do just that. Impact Collective founder, Julia Johannsen, and Breaking the Mold co-founder, Ethan Kerr, will team up for this special 3-part workshop experience. The workshop will offer a unique opportunity for couples to explore some of the challenges and opportunities of aligning their money with their values. We will explore our relationship dynamics through lenses of race and gender, and consider some of the implications for our partnerships, our money, and our impact on the world.

Learn more about the Couples Workshop on our website.


Attend an Info Session
•  Tuesday, Sept 10, 9-10am ET / Register Here
•  Thursday, Sept 19, 1-2pm ET / Register Here
•  Thursday, Sept 26, 1-2pm ET / Register Here

Privilege & Purpose: A Transformative Retreat for Women
with Sara Narva & Julia Johannsen

This program is compromised of three parts:
•  In-Person Weekend Retreat: Friday-Sunday, Nov 15-17, 2024
•  Virtual Support Sessions: Mondays, Dec 9, Jan 13; optional one-on-one coaching
•  In-Person Day-Long Capstone: Sunday, Feb 2, 2025

All in-person programming will take place in the Greater Boston area.

Imagine a world where your resources ignite change. One in-person weekend retreat in November is the cornerstone of a 3-part hybrid experience that will guide you from awareness to action and empowerment.

Designed to fit your life, family, beliefs, and financial situation, Privilege & Purpose is for those with more than enough money to thrive and a curiosity about their role in the financial system. Facilitators Julia Johannsen and Sara Narva will lead participants to explore issues of race, gender, and finance through meaningful discussions and activities with other like-minded women. Each woman will leave the workshop with a personalized action plan that aligns her money with her values.

Join an Info Session! Meet facilitators Sara Narva and Julia Johannsen, discover more about the program, and get your questions answered.

Learn more about the Transformative Retreat on our website.


Attend an Info Session
•  Monday, Sept 16, 9-10am ET / Register Here
•  Tuesday, Sept 24, 12-1pm ET / Register Here
•  Thursday, Oct 10, 8-9pm ET / Register Here
•  Tuesday, Oct 29, 12-1pm ET / Register Here

Please join your fellow CLTV community members and make a donation of any amount today. Your gift will unlock additional funding and help BECMA purchase this property in September, creating a vibrant, sustainable future for Roxbury and the Black business ecosystem in Massachusetts. Learn more about the BECMA Sustainability Hub.

We’d love to be able to celebrate 100% of CLTV Alumni supporting this effort!

Mass Black Expo 2024: Building Black Wealth, Empowering Black Voices
by Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)
Friday-Saturday, Oct 25 & 26, 10am-5pm
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210)

The Mass Black Expo (MBE), hosted by the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), is the Commonwealth's premier event for showcasing Black businesses, organizations, and allies committed to fostering an equitable community.

Mass Black Expo 2024: Building Black Wealth, Empowering Black Voices, is a two day immersive experience that brings together hundreds of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals with purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and skill and career advancement options.

Learn more about Mass Black Expo 2024 on their website. 

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