{"id":170059,"date":"2023-03-06T08:10:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=170059"},"modified":"2023-03-06T08:10:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:10:07","slug":"the-financial-wellness-conference-inspires-participants-to-talk-learn-and-commit-to-a-better-financial-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/the-financial-wellness-conference-inspires-participants-to-talk-learn-and-commit-to-a-better-financial-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The Financial Wellness Conference Inspires Participants to TALK, LEARN AND COMMIT to a Better Financial Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-310522199\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-128888748\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p><strong>\u201cAccountability Photos\u201d taken using the virtual photo booth at the end of the Financial Wellness \u2013 TLC Conference. Photo Caption L to R:\u00a0 <\/strong>Keynote Speaker \u2013 Oyenike Adetoye, Agnes Sealey-Jarvis and Elissa George-Francis, participants from the Cooperative League Limited.<\/p><div id=\"antig-395204696\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 1143w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:214\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:732\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:1075\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:771\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/quueens.jpeg 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1143\" height=\"1600\"   \/><\/div>\n<p>SamuelFields Consulting Group (SFCG), a private consortium of business and finance experts, hosted its second<strong> Financial Wellness Conference under the theme TLC (Talk, Learn, Commit) <\/strong>on March 2, 2023. \u00a0The virtual conference, hosted via Zoom Events, was designed to help attendees master their money mindset by addressing any limiting beliefs that they have about money, so that they can embark on a path of better financial health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Financial Wellness \u2013 TLC Conference<\/strong> focused on a range of financial topics such as banking, budgeting, savings, credit, debt, investing and insurance, key pillars that underpin important financial decisions.\u00a0 Also on the agenda were discussions about the financial challenges faced by employees and entrepreneurs in various industries including financial services, banking, hospitality, health, education and contracting.\u00a0 A diverse line-up of financial experts and influencers presented innovative strategies to achieve a happier, healthier, and wealthier lifestyle, through improved money management techniques and positive behaviors.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1438704183\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3722736977\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:166\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:566\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:425\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:696\/h:385\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1320\" height=\"730\"   \/><\/div>\n<p>As a community eLearning Partner, SFCG leveraged technology to create this virtual educational and networking opportunity, that provided participants with a level of flexibility and control to engage on their schedule and on their terms. \u00a0To further enhance the virtual learning experience at the conference, SFCG added elements such as a DJ, mixologist, photo booth and wellness swag bags, to generate greater interest and engagement. \u00a0Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been growing acceptance that virtual events can reduce time and financial commitments, by offering participants the convenience of remote access from their home or office.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1880810390\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis conference was well received as part of SFCG\u2019s vision to \u201cdemocratize\u201d financial literacy. \u00a0We used a variety of learning tools and formats to get individuals excited about taking actions to achieve their financial goals. The information presented was comprehensive and carefully crafted to educate participants about ways to improve their money management skills, during these financially challenging times.\u201d said Derede Whitlock, Chief Marketing Officer of SFCG.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>10 Highlights of the<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Financial Wellness \u2013 TLC Conference<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-111805222\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>A dynamic speaker line-up of financial experts, motivational speakers. and influencers.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMorning Vibes\u201d by <strong>MC Dyalekt,<\/strong> award winning Music and Finance educator, took attendees through a series of powerful meditative, money mindset shifting exercises.<\/li>\n<li>Reggae Artist and UWI Alumnus, <strong>Nadine Sutherland<\/strong> participated in a panel with hospitality experts on the topic \u201cMaintaining Financial Wellness in a Seasonal Job or Business.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Keynote Speaker \u2013 <strong>Oyenike Adetoye,<\/strong> UK based finance expert, motivational speaker, and author of 13 finance books. discussed \u201cMaster Your Money Mindset to Achieve Financial Wellness.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The interactive game \u201c5 to Survive: Set Your Money Musts in Motion\u201d enhanced learning and motivation using gamification techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genesis Whitlock,<\/strong> youth motivational speaker, joined the conference from the Amazon rainforest in Peru, to discuss \u201cHow a Greener Lifestyle Can Inspire Financial Wellness.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Executive Chef <strong>Wayne Phillip<\/strong> at Tradewinds Hotel, conducted a live cooking session to demonstrate \u201cWaistlines and Wallets: How to Achieve Healthy Eating on a Budget.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Money Jam by <strong>DJ Riddim Master<\/strong> highlighted how different money themes, used in different genres of music, can provide valuable life lessons.<\/li>\n<li>Participants will receive an eBadge of Completion and accountants will earn 4.5 verifiable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, endorsed by the ICAEC \u2013 Antigua Branch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FREE Financial Literacy Scholarships<\/strong> were awarded to college students, Barbudan entrepreneurs, and media professionals, to motivate them build a more successful financial future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u201cFinancial stress affects all of us and the conference offered something for every demographic, regardless of your age or stage in life. \u00a0The speakers\u2019 personal stories of struggle and success motivated participants to take change of their financial future by talking, learning, and committing to better financial habits.\u00a0 We hope that these discussions will continue to evolve and grow, so that we can explore the best solutions to achieve financial wellness,\u201d said Megan Samuel-Fields, CEO and Senior Financial Coach of SFCG.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Financial Wellness \u2013 TLC Conference<\/strong> was sponsored by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), James and Maginley, Ltd. , WIOC, PIC Insurance, Community First Credit Union, Anjo Group of Companies, Tradewinds Hotel, Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority.<\/p><div id=\"antig-758839171\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_1115\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>For more information about SFCG\u2019s eLearning opportunities, visit samuelfieldsconsulting.com, email: <a href=\"mailto:info@samuelfieldsconsulting.com\">info@samuelfieldsconsulting.com<\/a> or Tel: 464-0841<\/p><div id=\"antig-3375335857\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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