JOIN DR. VALERIE WHITCOMB FOR A STARTUP WORKSHOP - ONLINE OR IN PERSON
Interactive Learning – Dr. Val’s workshops aren’t just lectures—they’re hands-on sessions where participants actively learn what it takes to potentially start a business.
Wealth Advisor & Financial Planning Partnerships – She integrates workshops into local communities, turning them into micro-business incubators that drive wealth through structured engagement.
Digital Integration – Attendees get access to Global Training Foundation online training, QR-coded resources, and follow-up online mentorship opportunities.

Dr. Val isn’t just talking about side hustle entrepreneurship—she’s actively shaping it. From optimizing the Global Training Foundation LMS for affordable, accessible learning to hosting workshops that turn ideas into real businesses, she’s creating a lasting impact on how people approach financial independence.
Looking for a possible mid-life reinvention? Dr. Val’s workshops will give you the roadmap, tools, and confidence to turn your ideas into reality.
What to Expect
Hands On Business Strategies
Learn practical steps for launching and scaling a side hustle.
Determing if Your Sartup Fits Your life
How to find the right business model for your skills & goals
Local Connections & Networking
Meet others who are starting their journey and build your network.
Marketing Strategies
Learn to market your side hustle effectively.
Guidance & Inspiration
Gain insights directly from Dr. Whitcomb and partner organizations.
Time Management Tips
Learn to prioritize your time to achieve results.
Feasibility Evaluation
Learn about the basics of idea feasibility.
Leave with an Action Plan!
Walk away with tangible next steps to start your business.

Its really about what is possible moving forward.
Community advisors know you and what might work (or not) in your situation. In today’s changing and (often) challenging economic environment, it might be a good idea to explore revenue producing ideas that will add value to your current portfolio – or at least reduce your spending later in life. Your local trusted advisors can support gatherings, and offer sound advice that shape communities. They are an ideal resource for your local startup idea. By fostering conversation, education, and creativity, online or local workshops can play a pivital role in supporting local economies and strengthening connections between people.
They know everything about money – encouraging exploration beyond basic financial planning – although that is important.
They create meaningful connections—building bridges between individuals, entrepreneurs, and the wider community.
They support local business ecosystems—driving economic growth and sustainability.
And they know what they are doing because they are small businesses (just like you will be).