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We must ACT, take CHARGE, and be PURPOSEFUL; Brothers Who Care presents the LEG-UP Wealth Symposium 2023
BY SIMONE J. SMITH
Let’s face it; we are dealing with tough economic times. Many are searching to find shining examples they can aspire to, and surrounding themselves with positive, like-minded individuals that inspire them. Brothers Who Care’s initiative LEGUP Secure Our Wealth could be just what you are looking for.
You see, the problem is, we live and work in systems that have not been designed to be diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible. The wealth gap continues to fuel Canada’s race-based economic disparities; Black entrepreneurs are less able to rely on their family, friends, or their own personal capital when attempting to realize an innovative vision. A gap exists when it comes to Black start-up and entrepreneurial ventures; an unfortunate fact is that venture-fund managers and angel investors are less likely to support Black businesses.
The good news is, there is HOPE, but we must ACT, take CHARGE and be PURPOSEFUL!
Brothers Who Care is a registered Canadian Non-Profit committed to changing the: social, financial and psychological health of the black community through stories, images and engagement. Their quarterly events leverage the power of collective fundraising to support charities whose work impacts key issues affecting the Black community. SHARE! LEARN! ACT!
I have actively been engaged with Brothers Who Care over the last couple of years. I saw the passion and dedication that David Griffiths had for his community, and more specifically his brothers.
“The work at BwC is foundationally rooted in institutions, governments and business, partnering with non-profits to make quick, swift and measurable actions,” shares David Griffiths, Founder of Brothers Who Care. “When we talk about racism and diversity, we acknowledge the dependency on the economy and capitalist society. We are on a quest to increase awareness of wealth inequality in Canada and equip the BIPOC community with the knowledge, capacity, networks and connections to be stronger economic participants and thereby increase their wealth and financial position.”
It is all good to want to make a change, and then there is the action of actually doing it.
Now Canada, On March 24th, 2023, at the Marriott Eaton Centre Brothers Who Care with the support of: TD Bank Group, Y.A.A.A.C.E., Longo’s, Starlight Capital, LifeWorks, Bridge2Wellbeing, Black Enterprise Alliance, and YSpace (York University) bring to Toronto, the LEG-UP Wealth Symposium.
This 1-day fun filled event will bring over: 250 Professionals, Impact Investors, Wealth Managers, Corporations, Entrepreneurs & Non-profits, collaborating to get a LEG UP on their wealth mindset. The day’s activities will be focused on the LEG-UP acronym: Learn – Earn – Grow – Utilize – and deep diving into the Psychology of Money.
Over the past six months, a selected group of talented individuals have been participating in a mastermind group to get a LEG-UP on their mindset and crush their financial goals.
“Our program inspires a focus on: impact investing, imploring wealth managers, corporations, entrepreneurs and non-profits developing innovative solutions to the racial-wealth gap upheld through generational trauma,” David explained emphatically. “Embracing the United Nations SDGs, we are creating a base for happier and healthier people, more equitable societies and more resilient economies. We are breaking negative generational cycles when it comes to financial behaviour, increasing financial health and working towards creating generational wealth.”
So, are you looking to make that next power move? Make connections? Start a business? Make more money? Get promoted? This is where you want to be! You can find your tickets can be at https://legupwealth.com/symposium
Interested in becoming part of the Brothers Who Care movement? They would love to hear from you. Subscribe to their newsletter at info@brotherswhocare.com, or you can follow them on Instagram: @canbwc, or Facebook: @brotherswhocare.ca. For more information on their program visit https://brotherswhocare.com