00:00This video opens in New York City at a signpost on the corner of West 125th Street, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Lenox Avenue, Malcolm X Boulevard.
00:11Now a black-haired, stylishly-dressed woman speaks to us.
00:15Text, Kayla Walker, Ambassador.
00:18Hey everyone, I'm Kayla Walker here in Harlem, New York for Currency Conversations.
00:22A large sign reads, Currency Conversations, Chase and Essence.
00:27Now a group of high-spirited women gather for the event.
00:31Four women sit for a panel discussion.
00:33A moderator greets the conference attendees.
00:36Welcome to Currency Conversations Harlem style.
00:42Now a woman with long brown hair speaks to us.
00:46Text, Toy Wigley, Marketing Director, JPMorgan Chase.
00:50The idea of Currency Conversations came about as a result of understanding that there was this need in the black community.
00:57to start to spark this dialogue amongst intergenerational black women.
01:01Short video clips from the lively event show attendees smiling, socializing, networking, and conversing.
01:08Now Kayla speaking on the panel.
01:10We want you to have these conversations with yourself, with your friends, with your family, within the community.
01:15A large sign reads, Retirement Fund.
01:18Now a woman with gold hoop earrings and a striped shirt speaks to us.
01:22Text, Michelle Ebanks, CEO, Essence Communications.
01:26Black women do have unique challenges, and how do we hit those head-on in a way that's very effective.
01:35Now the Currency Conversation ambassadors and conference attendees have some fun dancing, laughing, and taking selfies.
01:43A conference attendee with long hair and a leopard print shirt speaks to us.
01:47To see people who look like me makes me feel like I, too, can go out there and do great things with my finances.
01:54Kayla speaks with women at a table near a large sign reading, Dream Vacation.
01:59Now a woman with silver hair and a bright jacket speaks to us.
02:03Text, Sandra Davis, Ambassador.
02:06I have been delighted to go from one city to the next and see the enthusiasm that all of the women have had
02:12about taking charge of their financial lives.
02:14A large sign reads, College Fund.
02:17Now a woman with wavy hair and wearing a vibrant blue dress speaks to us.
02:21Text, Lynette Calfani-Cox, Ambassador.
02:25And it's time for you now to find out what it's all about and to join the movement.
02:29Check out Essence.com slash Currency Conversations for more information.
02:32Start talking, start saving, start investing.
02:37Currency Conversations.
02:39Chase and Essence.
02:40Essence.com slash Currency Conversations.
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