Newsletter
Issue 01
INBOX MONEY
Resources for Enrichment
Newsletter — Issue 01
INBOX MONEY
Resources for Enrichment
My intention for this series, Inbox Money (a play on “Mailbox Money”) is that something I say, or a topic I raise, adds value to your life in some way. Simply, I intend to share a curated snapshot of recent experiences, reads, and resources that I’ve personally found enriching and valuable.
If a piece of content isn’t relevant to you, skip it and go to the next thing.
Stewarding legacy takes time, of course.
Transformational Talk
Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium
October was filled with travel and speaking. I’ve needed to say no to speaking engagements for a while now, but this month I said yes to two.
First was the Women’s Leadership panel at the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium. A packed room of woman (and men) came to hear us talk about our personal career journeys, whether as entrepreneurs or as Tribal Leaders. For me, it was both, and my takeaway to the audience was “Be More of You” because, seriously, we need you to be more of you.
Pictured left to right: Katera Snelling, Treasurer Carla Wallace, Lacey Horn, and Secretary Christie Modlin
The second speaking engagement was for The Female Quotient on Indigenous Women in the Workplace. I spoke on how culture directed my path of entrepreneurship and of the importance of Native women on boards, while also giving practical advice on how corporations can meaningfully collaborate with Native women.
Hear from me at the following timestamps:
6:43 – 7:08 – Introduction, who you are, what you do, and what brings you joy post Indigenous People’s Day?
19:54 – 21:12 – What role does community and cultural identity play in the career progression of indigenous women? How can the workplace honor that to create places of belonging for indigenous women?
45:21 – 47:06 – Do you find that leaders are not asking the right questions to expand their diversity and representation efforts? What questions would you like asked or addressed?
58:36 – 59:08 – Closing Thought/Call to action
Gerber Taylor’s Investor Summit
I was an invited guest to Gerber Taylor’s annual investor summit at the President George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, TX. Themes included FinTech, AI, credit strategies, and more. As an investor, it is important for me to continuously learn from others, and I appreciated the invite. Here’s a recent article on my answer to a question I get all the time: “How Should I Invest My Tribe’s Money?” Hopefully this helps serve as a guide for doing your due diligence on creating a process and hiring the right team.
> Fuel Your Future >>>
Congratulations to my dear friend Erica Orange on the launch of her book: AI + The New Human Frontier! Erica is a Futurist and COO of The Future Hunters in NY.
Erica and her family are very important people in my life. I have a deep respect for their 50+ year track record of results, and for being the original Futurists. These pages took me through a bittersweet experience of the pricelessness of human life, while also recognizing how humanity is rapidly integrating technologies. If our spirit lives forever, will also our digital lives?
Book launch party for AI + The New Human Frontier, NYC
Other Good Reads
AI Guardrails
The Grant Thorton article Ascend to New Heights with AI Guardrails, takes a look at the rapid AI advancements in 2024 and the tangible urgency to the questions boards are asking about what’s next in AI governance.
Co-Sourcing Your Back Office
Governments and GovCons can benefit from co-sourcing their back office needs—check out a recent article: Co-Sourcing vs In-Sourcing
Take Action Now
ARPA SLFRF
Stimulus funds for Tribes are quickly approaching the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024. Contact info@nativeadvisory.com to let us walk you through an organized and guided process to ensure you don’t leave a single penny on the table!
A Friendly Reminder
This newsletter is a space for me to share my thoughts, experiences, and the things I care about. While I may discuss topics related to financial matters or professional experiences, nothing here should be considered investment, tax, accounting, legal, or professional advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for guidance tailored to your unique circumstances.
Mentions of clients, organizations, books, or causes are purely for sharing and inspiration — they’re not endorsements, solicitations, or guarantees of any kind. While I aim to provide valuable and enjoyable content, Native Advisory LLC and I cannot accept liability for any decisions or actions you take based on what’s shared here. By reading, you acknowledge and agree that all information is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. Thank you for understanding and for being part of this journey!
