Financial Therapy: The Most Important Money Talk You’ve Never Had

Come join empower at QuextXO Chocolate for an educational interactive workshop on Financial Therapy!

Money impacts every aspect of our lives—our relationships, health, sense of identity, and even our spiritual well-being. Yet, it is often one of the least discussed and most emotionally charged topics. In this introductory session, Aseel El-Baba will guide participants into the emerging field of financial therapy, a powerful approach that combines psychology and financial insight to help individuals build healthier, more conscious relationships with money.

Participants will gain an understanding of how money stories are formed, how financial stress shows up in our bodies and behaviors, and how healing our relationship with money can create more freedom and fulfillment. The session will close with a short, guided breathwork practice designed to help participants ground in the moment, connect with themselves, and experience a taste of the integrative tools Aseel brings into her work.

This workshop will be interactive and hands-on to allow community members to interact with each other and learn together.

The Financial Therapy workshop will be part of our Personal Finance series. We will be releasing event details for the remaining sessions shortly. You can follow empower here for future events: https://www.instagram.com/empower_tor/

Note: You can e-transfer via Interac to save on the extra ticket fees. Message us on Instagram (@empower_tor)or email us at [email protected] if you want the details.

About Aseel El-Baba

Aseel El-Baba is a Financial Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who blends psychology, spirituality, and practical money wisdom to help people heal their relationship with money. Through her practice, Holistic Optimal Wealth, Aseel supports individuals, groups, and organizations in addressing financial trauma, reframing money stories, and cultivating financial well-being that aligns with values and purpose.

FAQ

Q1. Who is this event for?

This event is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community-driven leaders who want to be learn, connect, and explore financial well-being in a supportive setting. This event is open to women and LGBTQIA+ identifying members.

Q2. When should I arrive?

The session will start at 6:30pm promptly. Please plan to arrive by 6:10pm to allow time for check-in.

Q3. What should I bring?

Just yourself, an open mind, and a notebook + pen.

Q4. Will refreshments be provided?

Yes! Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.

Q5. How do I get to the venue?

This location is well-connected to public transit. If you are coming from the financial district or from the east, the King St. West streetcar 503 is only a <5 minute walk from QuestXO. From Union Station, you can take the GO train on Lakeshore West to Exhibition GO which is also a <5 minute walk from QuextXO. If you are coming from the north (such as Bloor street), you can take bus number 29 which is also <5minute walk from QuestXO.

Q6. Is there parking available?

There is a parking lot nearby - Green P Parking lot.

Q7. Do you offer refunds?

Since we are a small women's community, we don't offer refunds at this time unfortunately.

Q8. Can I transfer my ticket to a friend if I can't attend?

Yes, tickets are transferable. Please just let us know at [email protected] who will be attending in your place.

Q9. I love the events and would love to be a part of empower! Can I help out?

Yes! At this time, we are looking for support with social media and marketing so if you're someone who loves to get creative with content, please reach out to us at [email protected]. But please note that since this is a community & volunteer initiative, we do not have any paid positions. We just love building inclusive community spaces <3

Please note that this is a community-led, volunteer initiative. We are not operating a business, and all ticket contributions go directly towards covering the cost of the venue and event materials. The organizers do not make any profit from this event. The "fee" charged for the event is simple a contribution and cost-sharing fee rather than a ticket price.

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