Financially Fierce

Financially Fierce is a financial leadership experience for women in their 20s and early 30s, a defining decade when foundational financial choices begin shaping long-term trajectory. It supports women in navigating important financial decisions, from managing money in relationships to renting or buying, handling debt, and beginning to invest, while reviewing the core building blocks of a financial plan, including cash flow, credit, debt, saving, investing, and banking. Grounded in mindset, values, and informed judgment rather than prescriptive rules, the program helps participants make confident financial decisions that strengthen their foundation, build long-term stability, and support future success.

Delivery

Location

YWCA Calgary Community Kitchen
YWCA Calgary Hub, 1715 – 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J1

Learner Profile

Who is this program for?

Financially Fierce is designed for women ages 20–35 who want to lead their finances with confidence during a defining decade of decision‑making. While it is designed for this demographic in mind, it is open to all women.

Ideal participants include:

• Students and recent graduates preparing for financial independence
• Early‑career professionals navigating income, benefits, credit, and saving decisions
• Women entering key life transitions such as moving out, renting or buying, co‑signing, career changes, or starting families
• Women who want to feel confident engaging in financial decisions and conversations
• Busy women who want clarity on what to focus on now—without committing to a long or highly technical financial program

·       Women who want to learn alongside others while strengthening their understanding of foundational financial concepts and decision-making

·       Women who want a financial reset and space to set the intention to prioritize their financial leadership

Participants are motivated, capable, and future‑focused. They are not looking to be told what to do or overwhelmed with detail. Instead, they are seeking a strong foundation, clear orientation, and confidence‑building frameworks that support thoughtful decision‑making as their financial lives evolve.

Financially Fierce meets participants where they are—acknowledging that uncertainty is normal at this stage—and equips them with the mindset, understanding, and leadership perspective to move forward with intention.

Participants leave Financially Fierce with:

• A strong foundation—not overwhelm
• Confidence—not perfectionism
• Frameworks—not formulas
• A leadership mindset they can carry forward through this defining decade