This is the first of a wealth-building, bilingual, workshop series that will increase participants’ level of financial literacy while providing the necessary tools to become more financially savvy and self-empowered.

This in-person workshop will cover all areas of money in personal/household finance to make informed and strategic decisions regarding their finances to reach their short, mid, and long-term goals.

The workshop is followed by one-on-one sessions with founder of Latinas Who Trade, Yoly Magaña-Valencia, an independent financial contractor who will provide financial coaching in English or Spanish to help program participants achieve their financial goals.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities can be made a week in advance. For questions or more information, contact: Bibiana Sotelo, bsoteloa@esdcchicago.org or 312-733-2287.

Presented by Economic Strategies Development Corporation

Established in 1976, nonprofit Economic Strategies Development Corporation, formerly known as Eighteenth Street Development Corporation, was founded in response to the housing crisis that impacted the predominantly Hispanic community of Pilsen. Today, ESDC serves as a critical link between early-stage startups and their next phase of development, as well as fostering the advancement of the industrial corridor and more. It has expanded its scope of services and supports a more holistic model of economic development that respects diverse social and economic backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.esdcchicago.org.

About Yoly Magaña-Valencia

Yoly is a money and business coach and author who is a consultant at a global real estate management and investment firm headquartered in Chicago. Based out of Miami and Chicago, she also serves as the Engagement Officer for Casa Central’s Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board. She has received several recognitions for her work in the community. These include a recognition by Negocios Now: Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago, a Workforce Impact award by Prospanica and numerous recognitions for her commitment and leadership as Director of Education for Prospanica’s Summer Enrichment Program. Her mission is to change the narrative among the Hispanic community regarding matters of wealth. She is the founder of Latinas Who Trade, a platform created to provide financial literacy education and resources to our community, more specifically to those who are interested in learning about building generational wealth, investing, proper retirement planning, and proper protection.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolyvalencia/ * facebook.com/latinaswhotrade * https://www.instagram.com/latinaswhotrade/