Event Itinerary

Where financial empowerment and legacy-building take center stage. Our schedule is thoughtfully curated with main stage speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and keynote presentations designed to equip and inspire you. Dive into a diverse lineup of topics, from personal finance fundamentals to real estate and stock market investing and entrepreneurship strategies.

Explore cutting-edge approaches to wealth-building, gain actionable insights, and connect with a dynamic community of like-minded individuals committed to building wealth. This transformative experience promises to challenge your thinking, sharpen your skills, and inspire new possibilities for your financial future.

*The itinerary is subject to change as we work to provide you with an empowering experience. 

*High School conference schedule will be released soon

Adult Schedule

9:00am - 9:45amRegistration/Breakfast/Visit Vendors

Grab your breakfast, engage with vendors, explore the TruStage Lighthouse and mix and mingle with other conference participants.

9:45am - 10:15amStart Time

Welcome and Opening Message
Opal Ellyse Tomashevska, Master of Ceremonies
Afra Smith, Host

10:15am - 11:15amReal Estate

Session Information and Speaker Announcement Coming Soon

11:15am - 11:45amMorning Keynote

Speaker Information Coming Soon

11:45pm - 12:30pmLunch/Mix Mingle/Visit Vendors

Grab some lunch, engage with vendors, explore the TruStage Lighthouse and mix and mingle with other conference participants.

12:30pm - 1:15pmStock Market

Session Information and Speaker Announcement Coming Soon

1:20pm - 2:20pmBreakout Session

Choose from six unique breakout sessions related to personal finance, real estate, stock market and entrepreneurship.

1. Wealth Through Care: Group Home Ownership
2. Home Ownership
3. The Impact of Generative AI on Modern Marketing Practices
4. First Steps to Starting a Business
5. Real Estate Financing: Banking and Community Development
6. Investment Clubs

2:25pm - 2:45pmSpeaker: A Liberated Life

Keena Atkinson, CEO R'oujie Wellness

2:45pm - 2:55pmClosing Message

Afra Smith, Host
Closing message and give aways

This Year's Premiere Lineup

We are excited to showcase an exceptional lineup of speakers for this year’s Wealth Literacy Conference. Each speaker brings invaluable expertise and fresh perspectives on personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as they share actionable insights and strategies to help you build wealth and secure your legacy.

*Speakers will be announced over the coming weeks via our social media pages and here on our event page.

Speakers & Conference Team

Host: Afra Smith Founder & CEO, The Melanin Project

Afra Smith is the creator and host of the annual Wealth Literacy Conference.

Matt Boatright-Simon Founder & CEO, Speak Studio

Thought leader in Agentic & Gen AI and podcasting, and an award-winning technologist and storyteller.

Keena Atkinson CEO, R'oujie Wellness

An entrepreneur, wellness coach, and a force for transformation.

Nicole Peku Owner, Anchored Consulting & Services

Consultant "Building Wealth Through Care: How to Establish a Profitable Adult Family Home"

Hedi Rudd Hedi LaMarr Photography

Skilled photographer and journalist proud to capture the many colorful threads of the greater Madison community.

Mike Alston Youth Ambassador

Mentor, leader and champion for youth empowerment.

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Thank Your Sponsors

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for believing in The Melanin Project and supporting our mission to eradicate wealth disparities and empower our community.  Your partnership makes it possible to create meaningful change and opportunities for so many.  We couldn't do this without your support!

Register For Tickets and Tables

Registrant Info

Register for a Vendor Booth

  • Vendor Booth

    Vendor Booth

    Vendor registration includes a 5’x5’ rectangular table. Conference tickets, which include food and beverages, are not included with the vendor booth and must be purchased separately. Approved vendors must be set up and ready to vend by 9:00 AM and are welcome to vend throughout the day.

    Priority will be given to exhibitors providing resources and services that center on wealth empowerment. However, small businesses and entrepreneurs are also welcome to participate.

    Price $75.00
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