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Talks that leave rooms ready to build.

Keynotes, workshops, panels and fireside chats on building a business around you, financial wellness and the power of community.

Signature talks

Choose by audience or format.

Audience
Format

01

Keynote · 45 to 60 minutes

The Business of You

Build a business around your strengths, story and season of life

  • A simple test to know whether your idea solves a real problem
  • How to map your strengths, story and relationships into an offer
  • The five steps of the Business of You framework
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02

Keynote · 45 to 90 minutes

Credit, Capital & Confidence

Financial wellness for founders who are ready to grow

  • How business credit differs from personal credit, and why it matters
  • What lenders look for before they say yes
  • Trust accounts and planning basics that protect what you build
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03

Keynote · 30 to 60 minutes

Each One, Reach One

The power of social capital in business and community

  • Why social capital is a real business asset
  • A simple plan to build relationships that lead to opportunity
  • How to ask for help, and how to offer it
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Workshops & trainings

Hands-on sessions people use on Monday.

All workshops

Workshop · 2 hours

Is Your Idea a Real Problem?

A hands-on session to test, size and sharpen a business idea.

Workshop · 90 minutes

Business Credit Basics

Separate personal and business credit and build a profile lenders trust.

Workshop series · 4 weeks

Funding-Ready in 30 Days

The documents, numbers and story to prepare before you apply.

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Speaking reel

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The full speaking reel and past-event gallery are in production and will appear here after the photoshoot and next filmed events.

Event types served

  • Conferences
  • Chambers of commerce
  • Nonprofits
  • Ministries
  • Small business centers
  • Corporate ERGs
  • Women's groups
  • Credit unions
Reel coming soon

Corporate & nonprofit

Built for your organization.

Employee financial wellness, ERG programming, member education and community impact. See packages and request a proposal.

Corporate & nonprofit

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What topics does Yolanda speak on?

Building a business around your strengths, business credit and funding readiness, financial and mental wellness for founders, and the power of social capital and community.

Does she speak virtually?

Yes. Every keynote and workshop can be delivered virtually, and she speaks in person across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

How far ahead should we book?

Most events book two to four months ahead. If your date is sooner, ask anyway; Yo's team will tell you quickly if it can work.

Can a talk be customized for our audience?

Yes. Every talk is tailored after a short planning call about your audience, goals and format.

How are fees set?

Fees depend on the event type, length, location and audience. Yo's team shares a clear quote after a short conversation.

Let's build something around you.

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