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Tipsy Money Talks
A COUPLE'S NIGHT OF WINE AND MONEY CONVERSATIONS
Presented by Falating the Financial Advisor
Online conversations about money and relationships tend to circle the same tired questions: who pays for the date, what's his salary, what's her credit score. This night is a departure from all of that.
Tipsy Money Talks is a guided couples experience that creates space for the money conversations most people never have with their partners. Not the surface-level stuff. The real stuff: how you were raised around money, what your parents modeled, who held the financial power, what you fear, what you want. What you can expect from this is a safe space to talk about money with your partner, coupled with unlimited wine for you and your partner. The room is warm, a little funny, and judgment-free. Facilitated by the licensed financial advisor, Falating Nwangwu, the night blends wine, connection, and honest conversation to help couples build the financial intimacy that most relationships are missing.
Watch Party Panel - The Banker
Thank you all who joined us for an evening filled with engaging dialogue and thoughtful insights after watching The Banker (2020). It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many brilliant minds committed to exploring how entrepreneurship and investing can intersect with social activism to uplift Black communities.
During our discussion, we delved into the bold and visionary journey of Joe Morris and Bernard Garrett, two pioneers who pursued the radical goal of building Black wealth during the height of Jim Crow. We reflected on the deep loyalty within their friendship and business partnership, even as legal challenges mounted. We also explored how social activism can serve as a more ethical and equitable framework compared to the capitalist systems we've inherited and often operate within. Additionally, we confronted the importance of examining gender blind spots in efforts led by cisgender heterosexual Black men to uplift the broader Black community.
As a call to action, we challenged attendees to consider ways—both attainable and radical—to practice social activism and cooperative economics within their own families and local communities. Whether it’s supporting Black-owned businesses, joining an investment club, or advocating for systemic change, small steps can create meaningful impact.
To continue building on the themes of the evening, we’ve compiled a list of resources, including books, articles, and directories of Black-owned businesses, to deepen your understanding of Black entrepreneurship, the history of racism in economic systems, and strategies for fostering Black wealth. Let’s keep the momentum going!
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