Allensworth Juneteenth Celebration

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bigger Than Your Block

Col. Allensworth created the town of Allensworth, CA. It was a town founded in 1908, with the idea that African Americans could own property, learn, thrive, and live the American Dream. Every year they have several events to celebrate and commemorate this town.

Saturday, June 9th from 10am to 4pm Shay Olivarria of Bigger Than Your Block will attending the Allensworth celebration of Juneteenth in Allensworth, CA. She’s pleased to be presenting a lecture on financial education among Blacks. The town was founded by Col. Allensworth because he believed that Blacks needed to be financially independent. He envisioned a town with it’s own school, businesses, and a college. The water turned brackish and people left, but the park has been turned into a state park.

Click the photo to visit the park’s page.

Of course it’s a celebration of enslaved Africans finally being made aware that freedom had come, but it’s also a celebration of our survival. As we remember how far we’ve come, it’s important to plan for the future. Working towards owning businesses, increasing our networth, and passing on our wealth to our children has got to become paramount.

The day will include entertainment for all, food, and of course some great speakers. Shay Olivarria will sell copies of her three books on site or buy them beforehand and have her sign them at the event. Either way, come on out and help celebrate the beauty of Black folks in America June 9th in Allensworth, Ca.

Book Shay Olivarria to speak at your event.

Shay Olivarria is the most dynamic financial education speaker working today. She speaks at high schools, colleges, and companies across the country. She has written three books on personal finance, including Amazon Best Seller “Money Matters: The Get It Done in 1 Minute Workbook”. Shay has been quoted on Bankrate.com, FoxBusiness.com, and The Credit Union Times, among others. To schedule Shay to speak at your event visit www.BiggerThanYourBlock.com.

Cruise Control: Destination Financial Freedom

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Bigger Than Your Block

Speaker and author Shay Olivarria offers her first cruise Feb. 2011. Prices start at $98 per night. Only $50 reserves your spot.

Download the press release here

Download the cruise booklet w/ registration form

February 11 – 17, 2011 I may be cruising the Caribbean with you on Carnival Cruise Line. I’m thrilled to offer my first cruise & learn, Cruise Control: Destination Financial Freedom, this spring. We’ll leave from Miami, Fl on Saturday, February 11th heading to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We’ll have a fun day at sea on Sunday when the lecture series will begin. Monday we dock in Ocho Rios and Tuesday we dock in Grand Cayman. Wednesday we’ll have another fun day at sea and another lecture. We’ll pull back into Miami on Thursday. You’ll be a little more than and a little more wise.

Prices start at only $98 a night and a $50 deposit holds your spot. Natalie Neat over at Sand 2 Sea Cruising will be handling all the details. Give her a call at (949) 544-1991 if you have any questions.

All attendees will get a 5 night cruise, a copy of Money Matters: The Get It Done in 1 Minute Workbook, the lecture series, a souvenir book, a swag bag, and all taxes and fees. Register now.

My work deals with translating financial education jargon into simple terms that we can all use in our everyday lives and coaching you toward feeling confident enough to make choices. Many people know they want to have more money or manage their money better, but they aren’t sure where to begin or whom to speak with. Many people have fears about authority figures or emotional baggage around money. Basically, I make learning money management fun!

Mail registration form and make $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.

See you in February!

Be well.

View the press release here