Building your financial foundation: Practical tools for long-term success
April 30 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
A strong financial foundation is the cornerstone of long-term success and security. This workshop is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to establish and maintain a solid financial base. Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategies or start fresh, this session will provide actionable insights to guide you toward financial clarity.
What You’ll Learn:
- Master the basics: Gain a clear understanding of foundational financial principles, including budgeting, saving, and debt management.
- Set SMART financial goals: Learn how to establish realistic, actionable goals that align with your personal values and long-term vision.
- Build your financial toolkit: Explore practical tools and strategies to track spending, manage expenses, and plan for the future.
- Prepare for the long game: Discover how to lay the groundwork for sustainable wealth through strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Why attend?
This workshop is more than just financial advice — it’s about equipping you with the confidence and clarity to take control of your financial journey. By the end of the session, you’ll have a personalized action plan, practical tools, and the mindset needed to build a stable and successful financial future.
Important notes:
- The session will be recorded and the slides will be shared.>
- Closed captioning can be enabled.
About your facilitator:
Meet Laideen Thomas, a visionary leader who transformed her passion for financial empowerment into Laideen & Co. Financial Group Ltd., a boutique firm revolutionizing financial services and education for women. Her journey began with a degree from the University of Toronto in 2004, followed by an immersive study opportunity in Hong Kong during its pivotal economic emergence.
Through her extensive experience across financial institutions, Laideen recognized a critical gap: women needed more than just financial services—they needed financial confidence and education. This insight inspired her to establish her own firm in 2015, where she now leads with both expertise and empathy.
As a mother of four, Laideen brings an authentic perspective to wealth-building. She intimately understands the delicate balance between family aspirations and financial goals, channeling this wisdom into helping women transform their financial anxieties into powerful wealth-building strategies that span generations.
A compelling voice in financial literacy, Laideen has shared her expertise at notable events including Influence Orb Montreal, Afrochic Toronto, FinLit, and The Community Innovation Lab in Durham region.
Beyond the boardroom, you’ll find Laideen embracing life’s precious moments—whether she’s creating memories with her husband and children, taking walks with Rocco, her beloved Doberman, or unwinding with her favorite reality TV shows.
If you have any questions, please email Lauren Lee at lauren.lee@ubc.ca
