We gathered at Parole Prep’s office in Chelsea with high energy, great conversation, and some seriously good tuna subs. We welcomed five new members into the community, and the room felt alive with possibility—people connecting, sharing ideas, and building real relationships. One of our newest members, Farhan, gave an engaging talk about Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow game and how it teaches real-world money thinking. Even better, he’s agreed to teach and play the game with us at our next meetup on February 21st. Each person in the room shared a bit about who they are and what they’re building. It was honest, grounded, and inspiring. We opened and closed with our new community mantra: I am the boss of money.I move with purpose.I build the life I deserve. That’s more than words—it’s an identity shift. If you weren’t there, you were missed. This isn’t just about money. It's about who we’re becoming.

At our next gathering (tomorrow, 1/17/26), we’ll introduce and practice our new community mantra: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This isn’t just something to say—it’s something to become. Mantras shape identity. They interrupt old scripts. They remind us, in real time, that we are no longer defined by survival, scarcity, or our past. They help us rehearse the future version of ourselves until it feels natural. Each line does important work: - I am the boss of money — I am in charge. Money does not control me. - I move with purpose — I act intentionally, not reactively. - I build the life I deserve — I am worthy of what I’m creating. We’ll say it together. Out loud. As a community. Because transformation isn’t just about information—it’s about identity. This is more than a meetup. It's a reminder of who we are becoming.

Tomorrow—Saturday, January 17th—we’ll gather for our monthly Think Outside the Cell Community in-person meetup. 🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM (EST) 📍 Location: Parole Preparation Project 135 W. 20th Street, Suite 302 New York, NY 10011 Getting there: - Take the F train to 23rd Street and walk a few blocks, or - Take the 1 train to 18th Street and walk two blocks. These meetups are about real connection—being in the room with people who are intentionally building beyond survival. We talk, we reflect, we laugh, we ground ourselves in what matters, and we leave with momentum. We’ll also introduce and practice our new community mantra: I am the boss of money. I move with purpose. I build the life I deserve. This is more than a meetup. It’s a reminder of who we are becoming. See you tomorrow!

Our next Think Outside the Cell Community in-person meetup is happening this Saturday, January 17, 2026. Location: Parole Preparation Project, 135 W. 20th Street, Suite 302 New York, NY 10011 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Getting there: - Take the F train to 23rd Street and walk three blocks (between 6th & 7th Avenues), or - Take the 1 train (from 14th Street) to 18th Street. Food and beverages will be available. These meetups are about more than conversation—they’re about connection, grounding, and building momentum in real life. We share stories, insights, resources, and encouragement in a space designed for growth and dignity. Please bring one person; ask them to join the community and meet us in the room. We’re building something real—together. See you on Saturday.

I want to share something new that I’m beginning to roll out inside the community: the Think Outside the Cell Partners Program. This program is rooted in the same foundation as the SSI Method—it’s part of a broader financial re-entry blueprint designed to support financial literacy, economic empowerment, and long-term stability for justice-impacted individuals. At its core, the Partners Program is about more than income. It’s about: - expanding access to practical financial education - supporting reentry with tools that actually work in real life - and contributing, in a measurable way, to reducing recidivism through financial stability and mindset change Partners will help extend the reach of the SSI Method and related resources into communities, organizations, and networks that are already doing meaningful work. Over the next week or two, I’ll be hosting a discovery call for members who are interested in becoming an affiliate/partner. The purpose of the call is simple: - to explain the program in more detail - to understand who this speaks to - and to determine whether it’s a good fit—for you and for Mindful Money< LLC. This won’t be for everyone, and that’s intentional. Alignment matters. 👉 If you’d like to be considered for the discovery call, please email: mindfulmoneyllc@gmail.com with the subject line: Think Outside the Cell Partners More details to come soon. I’m excited about what this could unlock—for individuals, for communities, and for the work ahead.