Independent Means Inc. - Learning Labs

For creatives, money is a tool, a vehicle, something we use to make a difference, create, and bring pleasure, not an end in itself. For creatives, money is energy, fuel. Unfortunately, most financial education assumes that accumulation and/or sustainability is the purpose of money. Those actions are critical—but for creatives, not enough.

So if you are...

creative, but slow to open the financial reports your advisors send out;
smart, but unengaged by most financial presentations;
a leader, but not ready to critique your family's financial strategies;
entrepreneurial, but not practiced in how to write or critique a business plan;
ready to flex your philanthropic muscle, but not leveraging your economic power;
or fearless, but uneasy in conversations about assets and liabilities;

...Independent Means' Learning Labs for Financial Creatives are designed for you.

Over the course of four two-day sessions starting in April, we'll help each participant in the Lab acquire a level of financial confidence and fluency that facilitates family leadership and growth-and is at least as much fun as a day on the slopes or an afternoon at a spa.

Want to know more? Look at our agenda or dates or look at our frequently asked questions.

Live Events at a Glance

Fashion and Finance NYC
This dual-generation program takes fashion forward youth and their mentors, on a three day exclusive behind the scenes adventure through the NYC fashion industry.

Camp Start-Up
Our 10-day residential camp offers teens (ages 14-18) experiences that will give them the skills to start something great—launch a company, run a non-profit, or just be prepared for life beyond high school. They'll meet the coolest entrepreneurs, learn how to start a business, invest, budget, and save.

Indie Girls 2-day Adventure
This two-day program gives 14-17 year old girls on the brink of financial independence a chance to practice language and skills that make us financially self-confident.

Launch Prep
This inspiring and practical two-day workshop helps young people develop intentional plans for careers, education, and exploration.

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