
The 40 hours for 40 acres™ Boot Camp (40 for 40) is a 6-week program to build the strategy, plan, and assets to increase fulfillment and results in your career.
The next Boot Camp starts March 2023!
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You will receive a confirmation email with registration next steps within one (1) business day of submitting payment.
Why the Boot Camp exists:
I envision a future labor market that honors the time, talents, and humanity of historically under-represented employees. Sadly, that is not the reality today.
Until workplaces live up to DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) values so Black people can work fairly and safely, we will build alternate pathways to personal fulfillment and financial security while limiting our exposure to suboptimal working conditions.
Why the focus on Black women:
There are multiple factors that make Black women’s experiences in the workplace different from their counterparts. This boot camp centers the Black woman’s experience in its methodology, recognizing that:
- All our lives, we had to fight. Black women remain among the lowest paid and least wealthy groups in the US, making job transitions financially risky.
- These jobs ain’t loyal. Black women do the work (i.e., high rates of educational attainment) but have poor experiences and outcomes in the current workplace. We are also disproportionately impacted by layoffs.
- We all we got. DEIB support for employees is immature, aspirational, or non-existent, leaving under-represented employees to endure systemic trauma and build alternate pathways in silos – until now.
The six-week Boot Camp includes:
- 1:1 weekly coaching sessions to build your pivot, promotion, or exit strategy
- Preparation of your resume, cover letter, and pitch to tell your story and communicate your value to new networks and potential employers
- A personalized action plan to work in better alignment with your personal, professional, and financial goals
- Discreet access to group sessions with experts on topics like healing to reclaim your worth, knowing your rights around layoffs, and readying your finances for what’s ahead (i.e., the recession)
- Placement in a small group cohort for ongoing validation, support, and accountability
- Access to templates and resources to use even after the boot camp
Price:
$1275 if paid in full, or $1500 if paid in installments
Yes, you read that correctly. While other coaching programs cost anywhere from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, I am keeping this accessible by focusing on the most important things needed for your transition.
Given its high-touch nature, there are limited spaces available in the program. The last boot camp sold out in just over one week and this cohort is expected to sell out again!
How else can I support the cause?
Gift a Membership
Sadly, most of us can think of at least a few talented Black women in our networks who are stuck in poor work situations. Perhaps it’s your friend who always complains about her boss in the group chat. Or that coworker who keeps taking the hits and being passed for promotions while keeping their heads held high – though they shouldn’t have to. Invest in their future and liberation by purchasing a coaching slot. Don’t worry – we’ll notify them and coordinate sign-up details.
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Generous donations (PayPal, Venmo) from our community and allies help support our operations. Consider donating today in recognition of the continued fight for freedom and liberation in all forms. Please note any donations are not tax-deductible at this time.
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