Creating More Choice in Your Career with Creative Director Nancy Herrmann. Financial independence isn’t just a money goal. It’s a way to build greater confidence, resilience, and agency throughout your career.

Whether you’re employed, consulting, growing a business, or navigating what’s next, financial independence is ultimately about creating more options. In this practical 60-minute session, we’ll explore the core principles of Financial Independence (FI) and practical ways to align your finances with the life and career you want to build. The goal isn’t simply to accumulate wealth. It’s to have the freedom to make decisions intentionally rather than reactively.

We’ll cover simple frameworks for understanding cash flow, investing, and examining your relationship with money, along with practical first steps anyone can take.

Note: This session is educational in nature and is intended to spark ideas, not provide financial advice.

Nancy Herrmann is a brand strategist and creative director with more than two decades of experience inside the fashion and beauty world. Roles at global brands such as Michael Kors, L’Oréal, Alterna Haircare, and bareMinerals have given her a firsthand understanding of how these industries value vision, nuance, and presence.

As the founder of Jane & Co. Design and Branding, Nancy brings that sensibility to the leaders behind the work. She partners with female founders, consultants, and executives navigating new chapters in their careers—helping them articulate their voice and create a digital presence that feels authentic, elevated, and genuinely reflective of who they are now.

Nancy’s work is grounded in the belief that leadership today is visible leadership. Whether someone is stepping into consulting, exploring speaking opportunities, or building a portfolio-style career, their presence becomes a powerful expression of their direction. Through a thoughtful, design-forward process, she offers an aligned foundation that supports whatever comes next.

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