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SUMMARY:Healing Financial Wounds for an Abundant Future
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to shift limiting beliefs to boost financial resilience and manage uncertainty for lasting success with Kalpashree Gupta.\n\n\n \nAre hidden scars holding your business back? Our early experiences often shape our beliefs about money in adulthood and can create deep-rooted financial trauma that sabotages our success as entrepreneurs. What if you could heal those hidden wounds and unlock your true financial potential? \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Kalpashree Gupta\, CEO at Knekxt Group LLC\, to share insight focused on understanding how your early money stories influence your decisions and how to shift toward beliefs that better support you and your financial goals. Learn how to manage wellbeing during financial uncertainty\, break free from limiting patterns\, and build a foundation for financial resilience! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nExplore how early beliefs about money shape your financial decisions today and discover how to identify patterns that may no longer serve you.\nLearn strategies to rewire limiting beliefs and adopt a mindset that supports your financial healing and personal wellbeing.\nGain practical tools to establish financial habits that reflect your true values\, foster unwavering resilience\, and support long-term growth and success.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nKalpashree Gupta \nCEO\, Knekxt Group LLC\n\nKalpashree Gupta is a coach\, public speaker and author. Kalpa is the CEO of Knekxt Group\, helping clients build trust and connection\, and create awareness for leaders who have used their achievements to deflect from dealing with trauma. She experienced childhood sexual abuse and her vision for this world is to transform & heal so that billions of people can reclaim their personal power\, use their voice & create a kinder world. \nKalpa has 20 years of experience including several executive roles within fortune 100 companies (General Electric\, American Express\, Early Warning Services/Zelle\, and Bristol-Myers Squibb) in diverse domains in product\, fraud risk management\, marketing\, analytics & consulting. She has been a guest speaker at Google\, Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre’s Women and Allies forum\, Financial Executives International (FEI) and many podcasts including Ellevate Network. Kalpa is a published author of the Amazon bestselling multi-author book “Going Places: Soul-Stirring Essays About the Travel That Changed Us”. \nIn her spare time\, she loves to travel\, read books\, write\, connect with people and sing. Born in a mining town in India\, Kalpa moved away from her family at age 16 for higher education. In her mid 20s\, she relocated to the US. After 16 years in Phoenix\, Kalpa now lives in Austin with her husband\, Arnab and their 11-year-old son\, Aryan. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/healing-financial-wounds-for-an-abundant-future/
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SUMMARY:Launch and Scale Your Business with Limited Capital
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical strategies to build and grow your business on a budget with La’Daska Mechell.\n\n\nStarting and scaling a product-based business can feel overwhelming\, especially when working with limited capital. For founders\, navigating everything from customer profiling to pricing strategies requires focus\, creativity\, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks. Thankfully\, with the right tools and insights\, growing your business on a budget is entirely possible. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by La’Daska Mechell\, President and Executive Director at LM Foundations and Founder at LADASKA MECHELLE and The LM Factory\, to help you build a strong foundation for success by exploring key strategies for understanding your customers\, analyzing the competitive market\, and strengthening your positioning. Learn step-by-step approaches to creating an effective pricing strategy\, leveraging good credit (or improving bad credit)\, and bootstrapping your way to profitability—all without outside capital. Join us to learn how to launch and scale your product-based business on a budget! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to conduct customer profiling and competitive market analysis to stand out and succeed.\nDiscover actionable strategies for leveraging good credit\, improving bad credit\, and creating a pricing strategy that drives profitability.\nGain insights into how to build and scale your business without outside capital\, including opportunities to seize and pitfalls to avoid.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nLaDaska Mechell\nFounder\, LADASKA MECHELLE/The LM Factory\n \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/launch-and-scale-your-business-with-limited-capital/
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SUMMARY:Financial Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies to manage credit\, prioritize expenses\, and build a roadmap for lasting financial wellness with Holly Morphew.\n\n\nManaging finances as an entrepreneur is about creating a system that supports your business goals while fostering personal financial stability. For women entrepreneurs\, achieving financial wellness often requires balancing the demands of bootstrapping\, managing credit\, and paying yourself—all while making strategic decisions about where to allocate limited resources. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Holly Morphew\, Founder and CEO at Financial Impact\, to help you take control of your financial journey. From understanding the importance of both business and personal credit to building effective finance systems\, this session will provide actionable insights tailored to the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face. You’ll walk away with strategies to prioritize expenses\, pay yourself confidently\, and create a roadmap for sustainable financial wellness! \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to make the most of your resources and strategically allocate expenses to fuel growth.\nDiscover why both personal and business credit are critical for entrepreneurs and how to manage them effectively.\nExplore personal and business finance strategies that empower you to pay yourself and invest in your business confidently.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nHolly Morphew\nWealth Coach for High Impact Leaders\n \nHolly Morphew\, AFC® is an international keynote speaker\, award-winning financial coach\, business strategist\, 7x entrepreneur\, and author of the best-selling book Simple Wealth. She is the Founder of Financial Impact\, a specialized financial coaching practice that helps entrepreneurs and professionals create personal wealth and financial independence\, and host of The Wealth Trifecta podcast. A pioneer in the personal finance industry\, Holly’s work has been featured in Forbes\, Business Insider\, Yahoo Finance\, FemFounder\, and more.Holly began teaching personal finance in 2006 as a service project with Rotary International\, and received the prestigious “Rotarian of the Year” award for her work in financial literacy. She has also been recognized for “Bridging the Gap” for outstanding work in private practice as an Accredited Financial Counselor®. \n \nHolly has a B.A. from the University of Colorado in International Affairs and Japanese with a Minor in Business. \n \nToday\, Holly speaks\, coaches\, and writes about money\, personal transformation\, and creating a life of design. She loves to hike 14ers\, visit national parks\, and hang out with dogs. \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/financial-wellness-for-women-entrepreneurs/
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SUMMARY:Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive with Earl Valencia
DESCRIPTION:Discover strategies to lead with agility\, embrace innovation\, and succeed in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape with Earl Valencia.\n\n\nWhat does it take to thrive in today’s innovation-driven and globally connected world? For leaders and entrepreneurs\, success hinges on adopting the right mindset—one that embraces disruption\, innovation\, and the opportunities of a digital-first economy. \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Earl Valencia\, author of The Startup Mindset: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World\, to help you navigate and succeed in this ever-evolving landscape. Uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley’s ecosystem and learn how to apply these transformative mindsets to yourself and your business. Through compelling stories and actionable strategies\, you’ll gain the tools to lead with agility and harness the potential of the next disruptive shift. \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nDiscover mindset strategies that set today’s innovative leaders apart and how to embody those qualities for growth and stability.\nUnderstand how to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing\, digital-first world.\nGain actionable strategies to drive impact and innovation for yourself and for your business for long-term success.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\nEarl Martin Valencia\nDigital Innovation and Transformation Executive | Entrepreneur | Start-up Advisor | Speaker and Author\n \nEarl is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Azure\, working at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond\, WA. He was also appointed by the President of the Philippines as an Executive Member of the National Innovation Council representing the Business Sector. He is the co-author of the book “Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World” that will be published by Penguin Random House in November 2024. \n \nHe was the co-founder of Plentina\, an Al and fintech start-up in the credit and robo-advisory space in Southeast Asia invested in by top VCs such as Techstars\, 500 Startups\, TMV.vc and Global Founders Capital. He spent his time in the tech side of Wall Street in the data team of Bridgewater Associates\, one of the largest algorithm-based hedge funds\, and the digital group of Charles Schwab\, one of the world’s largest broker-dealers. He also spent several years in enterprise tech working at Cisco\, VMWare and Dell EMC in their emerging technology and CTO teams in Silicon Valley. He was also at Venture funds Investor Growth Capital in Menlo Park and H&Q Asia Pacific in their Manila Office.  \n \nEarl is a leader in the South East Asian startup ecosystem\, where he co-founded IdeaSpace\, the leading incubator and accelerator based in Manila and QBO\, the innovation center of the Philippines\, both with a combined 100+ incubated companies. He also was the VP of Corporate Development and Innovation at Smart/PLDT\, a telco with 60m mobile subs and a global pioneer of mobile money. Some of his investments includes coins.ph\, one of the first crypto exchanges in the Philippines and Thailand (acquired by GoJek) and Edukart\, a edtech marketplace in India (acquired by PayTM). \n \nFor his contributions to emerging market innovation\, he was honored by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader\, and awarded by the President of the Philippines as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women of the country.  \n \nEarl started at the University of the Philippines and completed his degree in Electrical Engineering\, Summa Cum Laude\, from Boston University. He also has a Masters in Systems Engineering from Cornell University\, an executive leadership and policy program at the Harvard Kennedy School and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business with Certificates in Global and Public Management. \n \nPre-order his new book\, Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World\, here! \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/startup-mindsets-a-blueprint-to-thrive-with-earl-valencia/
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SUMMARY:Profit-Driven Productivity: Maximize Time and Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prioritize high-impact tasks and build systems that drive growth and revenue without burning out with Jamila Payne.\n\n\nFor entrepreneurs at any stage\, time is the most valuable asset—but knowing how to spend it effectively can make all the difference between staying busy and driving real business growth. How can you focus on the tasks that truly matter and align your efforts with your revenue goals? \n \nThe Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Jamila Payne\, CEO\, Daily Success Routine\, for an actionable session on maximizing time and revenue. Learn how to identify high-impact tasks\, optimize your schedule\, and create a productivity system that accelerates growth while keeping you focused on what drives results. Whether you’re looking to refine your daily habits or scale your business faster\, this session will give you the tools to make every moment count. \n \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to prioritize the specific activities that directly lead to increased revenue so you don’t waste time on tasks that don’t move the needle.\nDiscover a proven framework for creating a daily schedule that aligns with your business goals\, allowing you to stay on track\, manage competing priorities\, and avoid burnout.\nExplore how to maintain a fulfilling life outside of your business while ensuring continued growth by setting clear boundaries and creating systems that allow the business to thrive\, even when you’re not working.\n\n \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\nJamila Payne\nCEO\, Daily Success Routine \n \nJamila Payne is a dynamic entrepreneur\, author of From Payne to Power\, and CEO & Founder of Daily Success Routine\, a premier coaching company that helps business owners refine their sales\, marketing\, and systems to boost profitability and achieve sustainable growth. With a mission to empower women entrepreneurs\, Jamila has trained over 15\,000 business owners across the U.S. and Internationally\, helping them scale their businesses\, increase revenue\, and reclaim their time. \nHer signature Daily Success Routine system\, which includes a proven planner and time management process\, enables entrepreneurs to balance work and life while driving multi-six-figure success. Through personalized business coaching\, Jamila provides the tools to streamline operations\, improve productivity\, and reach new heights of financial independence. \nDrawing from an extensive career\, Jamila previously served as a marketing director for tech\, retail\, consumer goods\, and financial services companies. She was also the inaugural Director of the African Leadership Academy Entrepreneurship Center in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, where she lived and worked for two years\, shaping the future of young African leaders. \nWidely recognized for her work\, Jamila has been featured in The New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, Entrepreneur Magazine\, Black Enterprise\, NBC\, and FOX. She holds an MBA and is a proud Drexel University graduate and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. As the host of the top-rated Breadwinning Business Women podcast\, Jamila continues to inspire entrepreneurs to take control of their financial futures and grow thriving businesses. \n \n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/profit-driven-productivity-maximize-time-and-revenue/
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