WHO ARE WE?
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.
iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 12 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
DURATION
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION
Online via Zoom
WORKSHOP DETAILS
In this 2-hour workshop, we will cover foundational tools for budgeting, cash flow awareness and aligning financial practices with artistic goals.
This workshop is designed to help creative entrepreneurs gain a clearer understanding of how their financial habits and decision-making patterns impact both their practice and personal finances.
Using a special method curated by Cobella Financial Inc., the Cobella Clarity Method, helps participants to explore how learned financial behaviours influence outcomes, identify common patterns such as avoidance or reactive decision-making, and learn practical strategies to improve financial visibility and control.
NEED TO KNOW
Zoom link will be sent out in a confirmation email.
Please note that this session will not provide a recording.
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this workshop. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the workshop start.
If you have any inquiries please contact Sam, iAM Level 2 Program Manager at samantha@jayu.ca
MEET YOUR MENTOR: SHANTAE CUNNINGHAM
Shantae Cunningham is an Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax expert with 10 years in the industry. She has worked with many industries to help them scale and grow their company from Marketing and PR to E-Commerce and service-based industries. She works with individuals and companies from freelancers to small and medium-sized businesses. With uncompromising attention to detail, Shantae uses her passion for both personal and professional finance to support these businesses. Since 2018, Shantae has worked as an Independent Bookkeeper at her own boutique firm, Cobella Financial where she provides her client with a bookkeeping support lifeline.
She is analytical, experienced, and known as a savvy Accountant. Her personality and business acumen sets her apart. She has volunteered with organizations such as Woodgreen Community Centre to provide tax prep services helping those in all tax situations.