Who Partners With Thrive Wisely

Colleges and universities
Community colleges
TRIO and student success programs
Financial aid and student affairs departments
Workforce-college bridge initiatives

Thrive Wisely provides financial education that complements—not replaces—existing student support services.

About Thrive Wisely

TKI Foundation, operating as Thrive Wisely, delivers uncompromised financial education—training for economic liberation—to young adults and young parents ages 16–36 in underserved communities.

Founded by TK Kinlow—26 years Fortune 500 CFO experience (GE, Yum Brands), 9 years as an entrepreneur, MBA from Florida A&M University, and CMA certification—Thrive Wisely combines institutional financial expertise with accessible, truth-telling education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from bank-sponsored financial literacy programs?
Thrive Wisely provides independent financial education that names how financial systems work and where extraction occurs. Bank-sponsored programs cannot critique the systems they profit from.

Is this program aligned with grant funding requirements?
Yes. The workshop is designed for institutional delivery, measurable outcomes, and grant-aligned reporting.

Can this be delivered virtually?
Yes. The program is available in both in-person and virtual formats.

Is the content customized for our students?
Content is adapted for audience context while maintaining curricular integrity.

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Program Format & Delivery Options

Large Format: 100–200 students
Medium Format: 50–75 students
Intensive Cohort: 25–35 students
Duration: 3–4 hours
Delivery: In-person or virtual

Programs are delivered live and facilitated, not self-paced or recorded. Content is adapted to institutional needs while maintaining curricular integrity and outcomes alignment.

What Students Learn

This workshop is built on Thrive Wisely's proprietary 5Cs Framework, connecting financial education to real-world decision-making:

Cash — The Flow of Freedom: Understanding income, expenses, and financial tradeoffs
Credit — Power or Prison: How credit scores work, how debt compounds, and how to avoid traps
Compassion — From Survival to Thriving: Removing shame as a barrier to learning and engagement
Community — The Currency Multiplier: Why collective financial behavior matters
Creating Companies — Ownership Is Freedom: Early exposure to ownership and wealth-building pathways

Expected Outcomes & Assessment

This financial education program is designed to produce measurable outcomes aligned with student success and retention goals:

Increased financial confidence and literacy
Improved understanding of credit and loan obligations
Reduced financial avoidance and misinformation
Increased readiness for post-college financial decisions

Assessment methods may include pre/post surveys, facilitator observations, and institutional feedback, aligned with grant reporting and evaluation requirements.

Bring Thrive Wisely to Your Campus

If your college or university is seeking credible, deliverable financial literacy programming for students—whether you're in Cleveland, Ohio or anywhere nationwide—Thrive Wisely is ready to partner.

Questions? Email info@tkifoundation.org

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