A 12-Module online course and study program empowering low-income individuals and minority entrepreneurs to build generational wealth, launch businesses, and achieve lasting financial freedom.
A WASHME TV 501(c)(3) Black Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Initiative
WASHME TV (Work and Save Human Minority Entrepreneurs TV) is an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Enterprise, Alabama community. This online course delivers the full Promise to Prosper workbook curriculum in an interactive, self-paced digital format.
You will move through twelve modules covering mindset, money, business planning, credit, investment, digital income, grant writing, community leadership, and purpose — every step designed to transform your financial future.
Complete each module alongside video lessons, interactive worksheets, and live study resources at the NotebookLM study companion below.
"I am worthy of wealth. I am capable of building. I will not stop until my family is free."
12 powerful modules — from mindset to launch. Complete them in order for the full transformation.
Overcoming financial trauma, wealth mindset, and goal setting.
Financial baseline, net worth, budgeting, and spending habits.
Credit scores, banking, debt management, and financial tools.
Business models, legal structure, EIN, and entity formation.
Business plan, value proposition, customer profile, and revenue model.
Brand identity, storytelling, social media, and customer acquisition.
Teachable platform, digital products, online presence, and passive income.
Savings, investing, generational wealth, and financial independence.
Action plan, readiness assessment, pitch preparation, and next steps.
Finding grants, writing proposals, and building a funding pipeline.
Impact planning, mentorship, and economic advocacy.
Purpose statement, values, stewardship, and legacy.
Use the WASHME TV NotebookLM AI study companion to review lessons, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of every module.
Your interactive AI-powered study tool — ask questions about any module, review key concepts, generate quizzes, and get personalized guidance through the Promise to Prosper curriculum.
Open Study Companion ↗Reflect and answer each question below:
1. What is your earliest memory about money? How has it shaped your financial decisions today?
2. Name one belief about money you grew up with that is limiting your growth. How will you replace it?
3. Write your financial vision for 5 years from now in specific, measurable terms.
4. What does financial freedom look like for your family?
5. Identify 2 financial goals and 2 business goals with target dates and first steps.
Complete your financial baseline below:
My monthly take-home income:
My total monthly expenses across all categories (Housing, Food, Transportation, Utilities, Phone/Internet, Subscriptions, Debt Payments, Savings, Business, Other):
My net worth today (assets minus debts):
One expense I can reduce or eliminate this month:
My 90-day savings goal:
"A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went." — Dave Ramsey
The 5 Credit Score Factors:
My current credit score (check annualcreditreport.com free):
Negative items I need to dispute or resolve:
My credit score goal in 12 months and my plan to get there:
Business Structure Options:
My chosen business structure and reason why:
My official business name and EIN (once obtained):
My business registration target date and business bank:
Register: Apply for your EIN free at irs.gov and register your business at sos.alabama.gov.
Business Plan Components to complete in your workbook:
Business name and tagline:
The problem my business solves and my solution:
My target customer (age, location, income, need):
My top 3 products or services with pricing:
What makes my business different and my competitive advantage:
Marketing Strategy Channels:
My brand name, tagline, and brand colors:
My brand words (circle and explain why they fit your brand): Bold · Warm · Trustworthy · Community · Innovative · Affordable · Premium · Cultural · Empowering · Authentic · Energetic · Legacy
Why did I start this business? Who am I building this for?
My top 2 social media platforms, content strategy, and launch promotion idea:
Digital Income Streams to explore:
What knowledge, skill, or experience could I teach or sell online?
My digital product idea, target platform, and price point:
If I sold 10 units per month, my monthly digital income would be:
My target launch date for my first digital product:
My current emergency fund balance and my target (3–6 months of expenses):
My highest-interest debt and my plan to pay it off:
Do I have a retirement savings account? How much am I investing per month?
My net worth goal in 5 years and what I want to leave for my children or community:
"Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it is about having a lot of options." — Chris Rock
In your workbook, complete your Launch Timeline with specific, committed steps:
Next 7 Days — Steps I will take:
Next 30 Days — Milestones I will hit:
Next 90 Days — Where my business will be:
My Legacy Statement — what I am building and why it matters:
Before applying for grants, confirm you have:
My organization's mission in one sentence:
The problem my organization addresses (with data if possible):
My program or project description and who I serve:
My measurable outcomes (what will change and how will I measure it?):
3 grant opportunities I plan to apply for (name, funder, deadline, amount):
Search grants at: candid.org · grants.gov · instrumentl.com
Key facts to remember as a Black community entrepreneur:
What does my community most need economically right now? How does my business address that need?
Who in my community can I partner with to multiply impact?
One person I will mentor, one skill I will share freely, and one organization I will support:
In 10 years, I want to be known in my community as:
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." — African Proverb
Reflect on these purpose-driven questions in your workbook:
Why was I put here? What am I meant to build or contribute?
How does my business connect to a greater purpose beyond profit?
What does stewardship mean to me as a business owner?
My top 3 core values as an entrepreneur and how they will show up in my business:
What will I refuse to compromise on, no matter the financial pressure?
My vision of a prosperous, purposeful life 10 years from now:
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11
Essential tools and websites for every Promise to Prosper participant.
AI-powered study companion for this course
Community updates and announcements
Grant research and nonprofit profile management
Federal grant opportunities
Curated grant matching for nonprofits and small businesses
Required registration for federal grants
Free EIN application for business and nonprofit formation
Free annual credit report from all three bureaus
Loans, grants, mentoring, and business development
Free mentorship from experienced business professionals
Business registration and entity records
Financial literacy and small business support
Awarded upon successful completion of all 12 modules.
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that
has successfully completed the
Promise to Prosper — Black Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Initiative
Work and Save Human Minority Entrepreneurs TV | Enterprise, Alabama
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