Black Jewel Workshops &
Community Engagement
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Money + Mindset Workshop: Rewiring How We See Wealth
Empowering you to achieve your financial goals and secure your future.
About Suzette Chambers:
Suzette Chambers is an award-winning financial advisor and founder of Empowered Financial. With a passion for financial literacy and women's empowerment, she helps individuals and business owners build wealth with confidence by making complex topics accessible and inspiring others to take control of their financial futures.
About the Event:
Join Suzette for a transformative 45-minute workshop on shifting your mindset around money and wealth.
In Money + Mindset: Rewiring How We See Wealth, you'll explore how to break financial barriers, build confidence, and take practical steps toward lasting financial security—no matter where you're starting from.
Suzette Chambers Titles:
Award-Winning Financial Advisor
Speaker
Financial Literacy Advocate
Expert in Life Insurance, Investments, and Group Benefits
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕒 Duration: 45 minutes
🎤 Featuring: Suzette Chambers
👥 Audience: Adults, Young Adults, Community Members
📍 Hosted by: Black Jewel
Black Jewel members receive a 50% discount on the workshops.
Emotional Intelligence Workshop
Lead with awareness. Grow with purpose. Succeed with heart.
Elaine M. Thomas is an executive coach and leadership consultant with deep expertise in emotional intelligence, sales, and executive development. With a global track record supporting brands like IKEA, Kellogg’s, and Hitachi, she brings strategic insight and human-centered leadership to every session. Elaine is also pursuing a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a trusted voice in both corporate and personal transformation.
About the Event:
Explore the power of Emotional Intelligence in this transformative session led by executive coach Elaine M. Thomas. Learn how to better understand and manage your emotions, build stronger relationships, and navigate challenges with empathy and self-awareness. This workshop offers practical tools to enhance your personal growth, communication, and leadership—at work and in everyday life.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
🎤 Featuring: Elaine Nelson
👥 Audience: Adults, Young Adults, Community Members
📍 Hosted by: Black Jewel
Black Jewel members receive a 50% discount on the workshops.
Vision Board Workshop
Create the vision. Step into your power. Live on purpose.
About Hazel:
Hazel is the founder of Big Girl Interrupted, a 2025 Canadian Choice Award-winning movement that helps women break free from life’s interruptions and boldly pursue their purpose. Known for her powerful vision board experiences, Hazel empowers women to create clarity, shift their mindset, and design a life they love—one bold step at a time.
About the Event:
Join Hazel for a transformative vision board experience designed to help you gain clarity, reset your mindset, and align with your purpose.
As the founder of Big Girl Interrupted (BGI), Hazel brings powerful lived experience and heartfelt wisdom to every session. From navigating early motherhood to living with a non-visible disability, her journey inspires others to stop playing small and boldly design a life they love—one vision at a time.
Identify what’s interrupting your life – Together, we’ll uncover the roadblocks holding you back.
Shift your mindset – Learn how these interruptions and limiting beliefs may be preventing you from reaching your goals.
Set clear goals – We’ll break down the goal-setting process into actionable steps so you can turn your dreams into reality.
Create a success plan – Develop strategies to overcome obstacles and stay on track.
Celebrate your wins – Wrap up with a fun bucket list of ways to reward yourself for achieving your goals.
Bring your vision to life – Finally, we’ll dive into creating your personalized vision board!
Each person will receive;
16 x 20 picture frame
Goal Setting Journal
Personal development playbook that includes images that will make your vision board pop
Quote| Positive phrases| Affirmation stickers
Hazel’s Titles:
Vision Board Coach & Empowerment Navigator
Canadian Choice Award Winner 2025
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕒 Duration: 2–3 hours
🎤 Featuring: Hazel
👥 Audience: Adults, Young Adults, Community Members
📍 Hosted by: Black Jewel
Black Jewel members receive a 50% discount on the workshops.