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I’m Cynthia Diaz, a first-generation Latina who knows firsthand what it’s like to grow up outside the financial system. Education changed my life; it lifted me out of poverty and showed me possibilities I never imagined. For over a decade, I worked in higher education and college access programs, including six years as a TRIO Director. I supported thousands of low-income, first-generation students, and I saw the same gap over and over: no one was teaching them how money works, how to budget, invest, build credit, or create wealth. As I began learning about personal finance myself, I realized it wasn’t just about numbers; it was about mindset, representation, and safety. That’s what led me to deepen my expertise and become a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), as well as a Certified Trauma of Money Practitioner. These trainings didn’t change my mission, they gave me more tools to serve my community in a way that honors their lived experiences and breaks down real-world barriers. I created Financial Space to offer culturally responsive financial coaching and financial literacy workshops designed for first-generation students and underserved communities, a space where learning about money feels safe, relevant, and empowering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/1633704327577-NET7ZTXPL4XONG0JSKD3/pexels-photo-3184396.jpg About - Who We Serve Financial Space is for: Educators and program administrators seeking high-impact, grant-aligned workshops for their students or staff First-generation individuals seeking financial empowerment If you’ve ever felt behind in money matters, unsure where to start, or invisible in financial conversations, you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll find the tools, support, and confidence to manage your money, build credit, and create lasting wealth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/a2bb5833-0239-4b24-8e57-fa57e8400793/pexels-keira-burton-6146978.jpg About - What Makes Us Different The financial system hasn’t always been inclusive of women and underrepresented communities. We’re here to change that. Our approach combines: Inclusive financial education – Workshops that honor your lived experience and acknowledge systemic barriers. Practical skills you can use today – From budgeting as a student to investing basics for beginners, we teach tools you can apply immediately. Emotional safety – No jargon, no judgment. Just a safe space to talk about money and grow at your own pace. Diverse instruction team – Our instructors are carefully selected for their lived experience, cultural relevance, and ability to connect with students. 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Financial Growth Series Build on financial concepts with practical skills to make informed money decisions. Investing for Your Future Series Introduce students to investing basics so they can begin their wealth-building journey. We customize workshops for all life stages, including pre-college, undergraduate, re-entry, transfer students, graduate students, foster youth, and even staff professional development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/35b0d6e6-9794-4d6f-a5d8-cac4977f12b6/pexels-mart-production-7550294.jpg Financial Workshops - What to Expect from Our Live Workshops Our workshops are designed to be interactive, fun, and impactful, blending education with engagement so participants learn and take action right away. We integrate: Anonymous polls to encourage honest participation and reflection Hands-on activities with real deliverables students can apply immediately Community discussions that explore the emotional side of money 30-minute group financial coaching where participants receive guidance tailored to their needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/023ecd0f-2495-4bbb-a9fb-377dbad415a9/pexels-zen-chung-5538635+%281%29.jpg Financial Workshops - What’s Included in Every Workshop When you book a Financial Space workshop, you get more than a presentation; you get a full, interactive learning experience. Customization of content based on your discovery call and pre-survey results Pre- and post-assessments to measure knowledge, confidence, and motivation Evergreen digital resources and fillable workbooks A 30-minute group coaching session with a certified financial education instructor Bonus: Workshop recording and resources email in recap within 24 hours of workshop https://financial-space.com/financial-space-coaching daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/1cd204bd-e008-4368-b88a-fe8966024704/pexels-liza-summer-6347901.jpg Financial Coaching - Who is Financial Space Coaching for? Financial Space Coaching is for first-gen women who want to: Manage their money with confidence Break generational money patterns and build wealth Improve their relationship with money in a judgment-free, culturally aware space Create a financial plan tailored to their goals and values Get organized, pay off debt, and strengthen credit Start investing and planning for retirement Build a supportive accountability system that understands the emotional and cultural side of money https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/8bf4d6ff-3186-43cf-8450-9779d1928c5d/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876456.jpg Financial Coaching - How Financial Coaching Helps You Our approach combines practical money strategies with mindset support, so you don’t just learn about finances, you transform your relationship with them. With Financial Space Coaching, you can: Gain confidence in money management Create a budget that actually works for your lifestyle Pay off debt and escape financial cycles holding you back Improve your credit score and keep it strong Plan for retirement and long-term security Start investing with clarity and confidence Learn in a space that respects your culture, history, and lived experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/1634357756854-7DJX31E7PO02Q2RFORFK/pexels-polina-zimmerman-3747406.jpg Financial Coaching - 6-Month Financial Coaching Program Our signature coaching program blends education with accountability so you can take action, not just take notes. What’s included: Biweekly 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions Monthly action plans customized for your top financial goals Weekly accountability check-ins via text message Tools and strategies to build wealth, reduce financial stress, and stay on track By the end of 6 months, you’ll walk away with not just knowledge, but the confidence and tools to continue growing wealth and achieving financial freedom. https://financial-space.com/financial-space-workshops daily 0.75 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61395af590823d655be3f84c/1634505849570-G7SBK912XKLV9JLA7NNY/pexels-kindel-media-7688460.jpg Financial Space Workshops We offer customizable workshops designed to meet the needs of your audience. Inquire to learn more. 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