Collective Initiatives Inc.

07/24/2025

🚨 1 DAY AWAY - On Paper and In Practice
🖤 A Business Intensive for First-Gen Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
📅 Tomorrow – Friday, July 25 | ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM | 📍900 N North Branch St Suite 2, Chicago, IL 60642

This is your last chance to register for a space that was made for you — not watered down, not hustle-driven, not gatekept.

✅ Tools to refine your offer
✅ Confidence to charge your worth
✅ Systems that actually support you
✅ A 90-day plan to move with clarity

You do not want to miss this room.

🎟️ Grab your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-paper-in-practice-tickets-1485193025319

Tag a friend. Share the link. Let’s build better — together.

07/24/2025

🌿 ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY! 🌿

This Saturday, we gather for Well Within. — a final offering from Collective Initiatives Inc., in partnership with Lord and Angell House.

✨ A morning of care, clarity, and community for Black and Latinx wellness. Expect joy. Expect peace. Expect restoration.

💃🏾 Zumba
🧘🏽‍♀️ Yoga
🌀 Meditation
🗣️ Mental wellness practice
🍊 Light refreshments + grounding vibes
📍 Lake Katherine | 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

🎟️ Register now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-within-tickets-1486879098409

We're giving away cool drinks and yoga mats courtesy of Woke Chicago, so just bring yourself. Let’s end this chapter in love and alignment. 🖤

07/23/2025

💡 CLARITY with Haseena Shaheed-Jackson 💡

With three decades of leadership and a gift for guiding people from vision to action, Haseena Shaheed-Jackson is here to help you make the invisible visible.

As the founder of Faith Hope Spirit LLC and Executive Director of Ava's Pathways, Haseena blends purpose, coaching, and spiritual clarity to help entrepreneurs move forward with confidence. A Distinguished Toastmaster and multi-published author, she’s a living example of bold, purpose-led leadership.

Step into this session and gain the clarity you’ve been praying for.

🎟️ RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-paper-in-practice-tickets-1485193025319
📅 Friday, July 25 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 The Academy Group, Chicago

07/22/2025

⏳ 3 DAYS AWAY 🚀 This Friday: On Paper and In Practice
📅 July 25 | ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM | 📍900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

If you’re a first-gen Black or Latinx entrepreneur who’s DONE with burnout, underpricing, or doing it all yourself — this is the room you need to be in.

✨ This isn’t theory. This is real tools.
✨ This isn’t beginner-level. This is refinement.
✨ This isn’t solo hustle. This is strategy + support.

You’ll leave with:
✔️ A refined offer and pricing clarity
✔️ Systems you can implement without overwhelm
✔️ A 90-day plan built for your next level

🚨 Don’t say “next time” — seats are limited and this is one of our final events.
🎟️ Grab your ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485193025319

07/22/2025

🏛️ From the Classroom to the C-Suite 🏛️

Meet Shayne Evans, Founder and President of The Academy Group, Inc., and one of our Featured Founders at On Paper & In Practice.

With a career rooted in education and a legacy of building pathways for Black and Brown youth, Shayne brings the kind of wisdom that only comes from doing the work—from 8th grade math teacher to CEO of the University of Chicago Charter School to national speaker and curriculum co-creator.

His work has been recognized by President Obama and the NAACP, but his real impact lies in how he builds futures with vision, structure, and soul.

Pull up a seat—you’ll want to hear this.
🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-paper-in-practice-tickets-1485193025319
📅 Friday, July 25 | 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 The Academy Group, Chicago

07/21/2025

📣 5 DAYS AWAY! 🌿

Join us this Saturday, July 26th for Well Within - A sacred morning of movement, mindfulness, and mental clarity for Black and Latinx communities.

We’re closing out the Collective Initiatives journey in the best way possible — by pouring into our minds, bodies, and relationships with self.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Zumba
🧘🏽‍♂️ Restorative Yoga
🌀 Guided Meditation
🗣️ Mental Wellness Workshop
🌺 Light refreshments + joy-filled vibes

📍 Lake Katherine, Palos Heights, IL
🕘 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Register now:
👉🏾 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-within-tickets-1486879098409

Let’s close this chapter in community, in movement, and in care. 🖤 Tag a friend you want to flow + grow with. 🌱

07/21/2025

📣 5 DAYS AWAY 🚨 On Paper and In Practice - A Business Intensive for Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
📅 Friday, July 25 | ⏰ 9 AM – 2 PM | 📍 900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

We’re just 5 days away from a one-of-a-kind space designed for founders who are past the idea stage and ready to refine, restructure, and finally move with clarity.

✔️ Real strategies
✔️ Real systems
✔️ Real support

No fluff. No pitch decks. Just tools, truth, and community.

🎟️ Tickets are moving — don’t wait: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485193025319

07/20/2025

🔑 Close With Confidence 🔑

We’re wrapping On Paper & In Practice with powerhouse global real estate advisor Melinda Jordan , also known as MJtheCloser®.

In the "Your Next 90-Day" session, Melinda will help you turn insight into action with a results-driven roadmap for your next chapter. With 20+ years in marketing, nearly two decades as an investor, and a career built on delivering results across borders, she knows exactly how to turn big dreams into bankable goals. Get ready to close out this intensive with clarity, courage, and a strategy that sticks.

🎟️ Grab your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-paper-in-practice-tickets-1485193025319

📅 Friday, July 25 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 The Academy Group, Chicago

07/16/2025

Join us for a morning of movement, mindfulness, and mental clarity at Lake Katherine. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and focus on your well-being. Connect with like-minded individuals and explore different ways to nourish healthy minds, bodies, and relationships, especially with self.

📅 Well Within. – A Morning of Movement & Mindfulness
🗓 Saturday, July 26 | 🕘 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Lake Katherine, 7402 W Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1486879098409

Well Within is hosted in partnership with Lord and Angell House. This event is sponsored by Comcast and made possible through the generous partnership of Woke Chicago, GirlTREK, and inhalene.

07/15/2025

Join us Friday, July 25th for "On Paper and In Practice", a half-day business intensive designed for Black & Latinx first-generation entrepreneurs who are beyond the basics — and ready to refine, restructure, and rise. If you or someone you know is a business owner who is not just starting, but building, refining, and scaling what already exists, then join us.

This event is sponsored by the generous support of Comcast in partnership with Academy Group Chicago and National Black MBA Association - Chicago Chapter.

📅 On Paper and In Practice – A Business & Entrepreneurship Intensive
🗓 Friday, July 25 | 🕤 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 The Academy Group, 900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485193025319 (Link in the bio)

07/13/2025

After five years of bold, community-rooted work, Collective Initiatives Inc. is preparing to close its doors. We’re deeply proud of what we’ve built together—and we’re closing this chapter with gratitude, clarity, and celebration.

Join us as we honor the legacy and impact of this work with two final events:

📅 On Paper and In Practice – A Business & Entrepreneurship Intensive
🗓 Friday, July 25 | 🕤 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 The Academy Group, 900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1485193025319

📅 Well Within. – A Morning of Movement & Mindfulness
🗓 Saturday, July 26 | 🕘 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Lake Katherine, 7402 W Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1486879098409

Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s close this chapter in community with joy and intention. 💛 💜 🖤

03/02/2025

We are thrilled to serve as partner and sponsor for the Generation Wealth Conference. Join our Founder | CEO on April 26th as she continues to advance our mission of building wealth in Black and Latinx communities through entrepreneurship. Register today at https://www.generationwealthconference.com/

Up Next: Let’s give a warm welcome to the dynamic Lenise S. Lee!

A powerhouse entrepreneur and community leader dedicated to economic development and social inclusion in Black and Latinx communities! 🚀✨
As the principal owner of Presentation is Everything LLC and the founder of Collective Initiatives Inc., Lenise is committed to empowering small businesses and driving meaningful change. With a BA in Psychology, an MBA, and a Master of International Management, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

With over a decade in social services and nonprofit management and a passion for holistic health and wellness, Lenise is a force for progress and empowerment. She is also an active member of the Entrepreneurship Committee of the National Black MBA Association Chicago Chapter

🗓️ Save the date: April 26, 2025
📍 Location: South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
🎟️ Register now: https://www.generationwealthconference.com to secure your spot and speak with the amazing Lenise S. Lee!
💥 Special Offer: Save 15% on tickets purchased this weekend with promo code: BlackHistoryMonth
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Get ready to be inspired by Lenise Lee’s insights on business, community, and holistic success!!!
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