Community members connecting at a financial wellness event

Financial BOSS & MarvisFun.com present

THE CURRENCY
EXCHANGE WEEKEND

Building wealth beyond the dollar.

Four days of dancing, learning, eating, and creating — all designed to help our community build healthy legacies. Come for one event, or come for all of it.

When
September 24–27, 2026
Where
Durham & Raleigh, NC
What
6 events, 1 weekend

A new community tradition

People. Time. Resources.

From September 24 to 27, 2026, Financial BOSS and MarvisFun are reinvesting in the community with a weekend of engaging, joyful activities. The events are fun by design — and every one of them uses the arts and connection to teach healthy financial habits.

Whether you come to dance, to learn, to eat, or to sing, you leave with knowledge, relationships, and a clearer picture of the legacy you're building.

This is more than an event — it's the launch of a community-wide financial wellness initiative.

  • Thursday — Open Mic / Poetry Night
  • Friday — Denim & Pearls Gala
  • Saturday — The Currency Exchange retreat
  • Saturday — Happy Hour
  • Sunday — Lift Every Voice brunch
  • Sunday — Sipaoke: sip, paint, karaoke

The lineup

Reserve one event, or all of them

Each event stands on its own. Pick the ones you want and complete your reservation on Ticket Tailor.

Thursday

September 24, 2026

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Open Mic / Poetry Night

Spoken word, music, and community

8:00 – 11:00 PM

Juiced Juice Bar
434 Hill St., Raleigh, NC

We kick off the weekend with open mic and poetry — a night of spoken word, music, and community connection. Come share your voice or just come to listen.

  • Open mic signup
  • Live poetry & spoken word
  • Community vibes
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Friday

September 25, 2026

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Denim & Pearls Gala

A beginner-friendly line dance social

6:00 – 9:00 PM

The Wright Village
399 Hubert St., Raleigh, NC

We open the weekend on the dance floor. No experience needed — every step is taught. The currency here is joy, connection, and investing in your health through low-impact movement.

  • Beginner line dance instruction
  • Denim & pearls dress code
  • Community mixer and music
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Saturday

September 26, 2026

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The Currency Exchange

The immersive financial wellness retreat

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Self-Help Credit Union
307 W. Main Street, Durham, NC

A full day of education, connection, and action. Attendees leave with practical strategies for managing money, protecting assets, planning ahead, and building generational wealth — plus the relationships to keep it going.

  • Expert sessions: credit, taxes, insurance, estate planning
  • Generational Wealth Workshop
  • Networking breakfast and lunch
  • The Legacy Canvas Experience™
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Saturday

September 26, 2026

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Saturday Happy Hour

Unwind after the retreat

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Self-Help Credit Union
307 W. Main Street, Durham, NC

Stick around after the retreat and unwind. Casual conversation, light bites, and a chance to keep building the relationships you started earlier in the day.

  • Light bites & drinks
  • Casual networking
  • Open to retreat attendees and newcomers alike
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Sunday

September 27, 2026

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Lift Every Voice Institute Brunch

Fundraiser brunch

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Benetis Breakfast Grill
5410 NC-55 Q, Durham, NC 27713

Gather around the table to support the Lift Every Voice Institute. Guests order and pay for their own meal; a portion of the day supports the Institute's community programming.

  • Open table conversation
  • Support the Institute
  • RSVP so we can seat you
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Sunday

September 27, 2026

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Sipaoke — Sip / Paint / Karaoke

The closing celebration

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Self-Help Credit Union
301 W. Main Street, Durham, NC

We close the weekend loud and in color. Share your voice on the mic, paint a financially inspired canvas, and sip while you do it — art as a way to name the future you're building.

  • All painting supplies included
  • Open karaoke mic
  • Take your canvas home
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Saturday, September 26

Inside the retreat

The Currency Exchange is our inaugural financial wellness summit — a full day connecting individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the knowledge and relationships that build stronger financial futures.

RSVP for the Retreat
  1. 9:00 AM

    Community Networking & Breakfast

  2. 10:00 AM

    Opening Program & Interactive Icebreaker

  3. 10:30 AM

    The Love Affair — Rebuilding Your Relationship with Money

  4. 11:00 AM

    Generational Wealth Workshop

  5. 12:00 PM

    Expert Financial Sessions

    Credit • Taxes • Life Insurance • Estate Planning

  6. 1:00 PM

    Networking Lunch

  7. 2:00 PM

    Legacy Canvas Experience™

    Create the financial future and legacy you want to build.

Why partner with us?

Let's build something that lasts

Expand Access

Help more people gain access to trusted financial education.

Build Connections

Connect individuals with trusted professionals and valuable resources.

Promote Opportunity

Support economic mobility and long-term financial confidence.

Show Leadership

Position your organization as a champion for a stronger community.

Create a Legacy

Help launch a signature annual event that will grow for years to come.

Founding sponsorship

Sponsor the weekend

Your partnership makes high-quality financial education accessible and positions your organization as a leader committed to strengthening our community.

  • Brand visibility before, during, and after the weekend
  • Recognition as a community leader
  • Direct engagement with weekend attendees
  • Meaningful networking with community partners
  • Sponsor recognition at all four days of events

Currency Exchange Partner and In-Kind partnership opportunities are also available. All sponsors receive website, social media, event program, and on-stage recognition.

  • Visionary

    Exclusive — Keynote lunch speaker at the retreat

    $5,000

  • Legacy

    Workshop speaker at the retreat

    $2,500

  • Prosperity

    One-on-one mentorship during the retreat

    $1,500

  • Empowerment

    Sponsorship table

    $1,000

  • Community

    Program and on-site recognition

    $500

  • Friend of Financial Wellness

    Website and social recognition

    $250

Become a sponsor