Local business owner and longtime resident Adeline Alexander invites the St. Thomas community to a free financial literacy workshop designed to help Virgin Islanders build generational wealth and achieve financial independence.
Alexander, recognizing the systemic gaps in money management knowledge within the community, sees this workshop as an opportunity to provide participants with practical tools while fostering economic empowerment. “Too many hardworking individuals in the community are trapped living paycheck to paycheck, not from lack of effort but because they were never taught foundational financial principles. I’ve lived on island for 34 years and I understand the challenges intimately”, Alexander said.
“I’ve raised my children here, employed local residents, and listened to my neighbors’ struggles. The desire to learn exists, our community just needs access to the proper guidance”, Alexander said.
The workshop will cover essential topics tailored to life in the Virgin Islands, including understanding your money mindset, creating a practical budget, building emergency funds, managing debt wisely, and leveraging compound interest. While particularly valuable for young adults entering the workforce, Alexander invites individuals at any financial level to attend the workshop and expand their financial prowess.
A key focus of the session will be on dispelling financial myths, especially the notion that only high earners can save or invest. “ Financial management isn’t about how much you make, it’s about how you manage what you have,” Alexandern said.
This event launches a wider financial initiative, with attendees setting personalized goals and a follow-up session planned in November to track progress. Future workshops will explore increasing earning potential, side hustles, credit health, and advanced investment strategies. Alexander is also planning a Master Class on Credit Worthiness to help entrepreneurs secure funding for business ambitions.
“Financial freedom isn’t a distant dream; it’s achievable by anyone willing to learn and implement those teachings,” says Alexander.
This free financial literacy workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. and will take place at The Tuck Shop Downtown. Interested persons can register for this event by emailing adelinealexander@yahoo.com, messaging @AdelineAlexander on social media or calling 340-779-9900.
