A List of 2007 Speaking Engagements and Media Appearances
February 23rd, 2010 | 
Author: The following is a partial list of 2007 speaking engagements and media appearances made by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox.
Saturday November 17, 2007
6th Annual Road to Personal Wealth Financial Conference
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
September 29, 2007
Legacy of Homeownership Tour (NY, NY) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza. New York City. Sponsored by Chase, the Legacy of Homeownership Tour is a four-city event designed to teach first and second-time homebuyers how to build a financial legacy through real estate. This interactive, informative initiative will feature home-buying workshops, raffles with prizes ranging from a Dell computer to a one-room home makeover, as well as the opportunity to get pre-qualified on the spot for a new mortgage or refinancing. Lynnette Khalfani Cox will give the keynote address in each city of the tour: Atlanta (May 19); Houston (June 23); Chicago (July 21) and New York (September 29). At every venue, participants will received free, autographed copies of Lynnette’s book, Zero Debt. The Money Coach will also be answering attendees’ financial questions.
September 25, 2007
The Tyra Banks Show (Nationally Syndicated) – Watch The Money Coach talk about financial, personal and emotional challenges that can wreck a marriage during this special episode — called “Doomed for Divorce” — on the Tyra Banks Show. Lynnette tells you what money-matters you must resolve before you tie the knot. This is a must-see program for singles, couples thinking about walking down the aisle together, as well as those who are already married. Check your local listing for airtimes.
September 23, 2007
98.7 KISS-FM (NY, NY) – Lynnette joins host Bob Slade to talk about the importance of homeownership and using real estate to build wealth. 11 p.m.
September 22, 2007
WVON’s 14th Annual “Making Sense of Your Money” Financial Seminar (Chicago, IL) From 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lynnette’s keynote “Keys to a Debt-Free Lifestyle” will happen at 2 p.m.
Location: DuSable Museum; 740 East 56th Place (near Cottage Grove). Other workshops include: Consumer Spends & Trends with Ken Smikle; A Rude Awakening for the American Dream with Mellody Hobson; Making Your Wealth Work for You with Hank Meyer; Leveraging and Protecting the Benefits of Homeownership with Marlon Sanders, Claude Connor and Forrestine Bernard; and The Changing State of Black Business with Jim Reynolds. All Workshops are free. Event sponsored by Citibank and Ariel Capital Management. Attendees of Lynnette’s workshop will receive complimentary, autographed copies of her New York Times bestselling book, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. The Money Coach will also be answering participants’ financial questions.
September 16, 2007
The Money Coach talks personal finances on “The Communicators” program with Harlem radio host Leroy Baylor (New York, NY) 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
September 16, 2007
98.7 KISS-FM (NY, NY) – The Money Coach joins KISS radio host Bob Slade to discuss the New York real estate market and the Chase Legacy of Homeownership Tour. 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
June 23, 2007
Legacy of Homeownership Tour (Houston, TX) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Houston Westin Galleria; 5060 West Alabama. Sponsored by Chase, the Legacy of Homeownership Tour is a four-city event designed to teach first and second-time homebuyers how to build a financial legacy through real estate. This interactive, informative initiative will feature home-buying workshops, raffles with prizes ranging from a Dell computer to a one-room home makeover, as well as the opportunity to get pre-qualified on the spot for a new mortgage or refinancing. Lynnette Khalfani will give the keynote address in each city of the tour: Atlanta (May 19); Houston (June 23); Chicago (July 21) and New York (September 15). At every venue, participants will received free, autographed copies of Lynnette’s book, Zero Debt. The Money Coach will also be answering attendees’ financial questions.
June 23, 2007
Legacy of Homeownership Tour (Houston, TX) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Houston Westin Galleria; 5060 West Alabama. Sponsored by Chase, the Legacy of Homeownership Tour is a four-city event designed to teach first and second-time homebuyers how to build a financial legacy through real estate. This interactive, informative initiative will feature home-buying workshops, raffles with prizes ranging from a Dell computer to a one-room home makeover, as well as the opportunity to get pre-qualified on the spot for a new mortgage or refinancing. Lynnette Khalfani will give the keynote address in each city of the tour: Atlanta (May 19); Houston (June 23); Chicago (July 21) and New York (September 15). At every venue, participants will received free, autographed copies of Lynnette’s book, Zero Debt. The Money Coach will also be answering attendees’ financial questions.
June 11, 2007
The Saginaw News, MI – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “For a student loan, do homework first”
June 10, 2007
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “College students should do their homework on student loan payments”
June 9, 2007
Asheville Citizen-Times – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “There are plenty of ways for young people to break free from post-college debt”
June 8, 2007
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Hit this book to tackle college debt”
June 6, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “New graduates need a plan for paying off debt”
June 5, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal, OH – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Demand for money back on gas reaches high”
June 5, 2007
Lawrence Journal World, KS – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Getting a handle on student-loan debt”
June 3, 2007
Columbus Dispatch, OH – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Fighting back”
June 3, 2007
Hartford Courant, CT – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “For Grads With Debt, Some Timely Advice”
June 3, 2007
Tuscaloosa News, AL – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Book deals with college debt issues”
June 3, 2007
The News Journal, DE – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “No debt too big to overcome, author assures”
June 3, 2007
Denver Post, CO – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “‘Zero Debt’ zeros in on paying off the debt behind that degree”
June 3, 2007
Boston Globe, MA – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Keys to easing college debt”
June 3, 2007
Boston Globe, MA – column/transcript entitled “Getting answers on student loans” featuring Lynnette Khalfani’s advice from an online chat session on Boston.com
June 3, 2007
HeraldNet, WA – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Repaying a student loan? Read ‘Zero Debt’”
June 2, 2007
Washington Post, DC – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “How Grads Can Climb Out Of the Hole”
June 2, 2007
Kansas City Star, MO – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “College grads, beware these credit-card traps”
June 2, 2007
NewsOK.com, OK – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Pay off student loans sooner rather than later, author says”
June 1, 2007
Providence Journal, RI – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Pay down student loans as soon as possible”
May 30, 2007
Boston Globe, Online Chat (http://www.boston.com) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Topic: How to Manage and Pay Off Student Loan Debt.
May 27, 2007
New York Post, NY – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled
“Study in the Sand”
May 25, 2007
Post-Bulletin, MN – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Tackling money matters next step for newlyweds”
May 25, 2007
KNX News Radio Money 101 With Bob McCormick (Los Angeles, CA) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Topic: Student Loans: What Students and Parents Need to Know Amid The Student Loan Scandal.
May 22, 2007
WPR – Wisconsin Public Radio 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Topic: Student Loan Scandal.
May 19, 2007
Newark Star Ledger, NJ – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Navigating the thicket of student loans”
May 19, 2007
Legacy of Homeownership Tour (Atlanta, GA) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel; 265 Peachtree Ctr. Avenue Sponsored by Chase, the Legacy of Homeownership Tour is a four-city event designed to teach first and second-time homebuyers how to build a financial legacy through real estate. This interactive, informative initiative will feature home-buying workshops, raffles with prizes ranging from a Dell computer to a one-room home makeover, as well as the opportunity to get pre-qualified on the spot for a new mortgage or refinancing. Lynnette Khalfani will give the keynote address in each city of the tour: Atlanta (May 19); Houston (June 23); Chicago (July 21) and New York (September 15). At every venue, Lynnette will autograph copies of her book, Zero Debt, and will be answering participants’ financial questions.
May 18, 2007
XM Satellite “We Ourselves” Program (National) 11:30 a.m. Host: Ambrose Lane; Topic: Using real estate to build wealth
May 18, 2007
Sonia Hamm in the Morning WPZE 97.5FM (Atlanta) 9:15 a.m. Topic: Legacy of Homeownership Tour
May 18, 2007
Community Initiatives Love 860AM (Atlanta) 9:15 a.m. Host: Lynn Jackson; Topic: homeownership
May 15, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Simple steps can ease burden of student loans”
May 15, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Out of the Red: I love you … but not our financial picture”
May 14, 2007
Harvard Bookstore (Cambridge, MA) 7 p.m.
Financial workshop on how to eliminate student loan debt, based on Lynnette Khalfani’s new book Zero Debt for College Grads. Book-signing to follow
May 13, 2007
Chicago Tribune, IL – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “Pay attention to ways to lighten student loan load”
May 13, 2007
Allentown Morning Call, PA – article featuring Lynnette Khalfani entitled “School’s out, student loans are in”
May 11, 2007
Black Enterprise Entrepreneur’s Conference (Orlando, FL)
Panel/workshop: How to build your personal brand
May 5, 2007
Simmons College (Boston, MA)
School of Management Leadership Conference Financial workshop: how to invest and manage your money well. Book-signing to follow
May 2, 2007
Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) 6 p.m.
Financial workshop on how to eliminate student loan debt, based on Lynnette Khalfani’s new book Zero Debt for College Grads. Book-signing to follow
May 2, 2007
NBC News You Can Use with Tracy Davidson (Philadelphia, PA)
Financial Tips to Maximize Your Finances and Minimize Student Loan Debt 5 p.m.
May 2, 2007
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) 12 noon
Financial workshop on how to eliminate student loan debt, based on Lynnette Khalfani’s new book Zero Debt for College Grads. Book-signing to follow
May 2, 2007
NBC 10! Morning Show (Philadelphia, PA) 9:00 a.m.
Join Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach and the audience of NBC 10 for a show dedicated to helping students and families manage college loans and pay for a higher education
April 28, 2007
Citi/Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Philadelphia) 2:00 p.m. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel; Economic Empowerment Forum: “Taking Control of Your Financial Destiny”; Workshop Topics: Managing Debt
Is it really possible to go from debt to wealth? How can you fix your finances when you have budgeting, credit or debt problems? Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach, offers answers to these questions and more during two lively, informative workshops. Book-signing to follow
April 27, 2007
CNN – Paula Zahn Now 8:00 p.m. (Nationally syndicated)
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach, joins a panel of personal finance experts to discuss the current debacle in the sub-prime mortgage market. Who’s to blame and what can be done to stem the rising tide of cash-strapped Americans who can’t afford their housing payments?
April 27, 2007
WCBS (New York, NY) 5:00 p.m.
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach, offers money-management tips and advice for students, graduates and parents who are grappling with student loan debt
April 24, 2007
Hue-Man Bookstore (New York, NY) 6:00 p.m.
Financial workshop on how to eliminate student loan debt, based on Lynnette Khalfani’s new book Zero Debt for College Grads. Book-signing to follow
April 24, 2007
VIP Media Luncheon at Per Se (New York, NY) 12 noon
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach kicks off the official launch for her new book, Zero Debt for College Grads: From Student Loans to Financial Freedom with an exclusive, media-only gathering at Per Se restaurant in The Time Warner Building. Event Sponsor: MyRichUncle (http://www.myrichuncle.com)
April 24, 2007
Today Show in New York (WNBC)
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach shows viewers how to minimize student loan debt and shop around for the best deals on college loans
April 23, 2007
“The Communicators” on WHCR (Harlem/Greater NY area)
Topic: Managing your finances and paying off student loan debt Host: Leroy Baylor
April 20, 2007
“Escape Cubicle Nation” Radio Show
Host: Pam Slim Are you itching to make the leap from employee to entrepreneur? Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach explains what you need to do to prepare financially for becoming your own boss. She also explains how to pay down debts, like credit card bills and student loans, so you’re not cash-strapped when you launch a new venture (Nationally syndicated)
April 20, 2007
The Russ Parr Show
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach tells radio listeners how to get rid of student loan debt (Nationally syndicated)
April 19, 2007
CT Small Business Showcase
Workshop: Creative Financing for Entrepreneurs Danbury, CT
April 6, 2007
The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet
Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach helps a shopaholic over-come her over-spending ways that are threatening her marriage and her family’s financial future.
March 16, 2007
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Watch Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach share financial tips for managing your money. Lynnette answers Oprah’s questions, such as: what are some smart things people should do with their income tax refund checks? And how come so many people “blow” financial windfalls they receive? For more info on this show, please visit http://www.oprah.com
March 4, 2007
Naomi’s New Morning (The Naomi Judd Show) check local listings for this nationally syndicated program on The Hallmark Channel) Topic: How to Survive on a Budget – Without Depriving Yourself
March 2007
Upscale Magazine feature article on Lynnette called “Get Paid: A Millionaire Shows You How”
February 22, 2007
Radio Interview on The Russ Parr Show (Nationally syndicated)
February 17, 2007
Keynote Address – Detroit, MI
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
February 8, 2007
Radio Interview with Deja Vu of Power 105.1 in New York
January 31, 2007
Radio Interview with Olivia Mellan, host of “Money Harmony” program in Philadelphia, PA
January 27, 2007
Karibu Bookstore – Bowie, MD
Your First Million workshop and book signing
January 9, 2007
Barnes & Noble – 18th Street New York City
Your First Million workshop and book signing
January 2007
The Tyra Banks Show
Lynnette returns to the Tyra Banks Show to give college students and others some much-needed budgeting advice for the show “Living Large on Small Change”. For more info, visit http://www.tyrashow.com
January 1, 2007
New York Times
Business article called “Ship Lit” featuring Lynnette as one of several best-selling authors using unconventional methods to promote their books, like connecting with readers during literary cruises.
January 2007
Redbook Magazine
Profile article on Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach
January 2007
Bee Magazine: For the Woman Who Is Interested in Politics, Lifestyle and Finance
Read Lynnette’s article entitled “The Midas Touch” in the Winter 2007 Edition of Bee Magazine. The article discusses the pros and cons of investing in gold, and how to get started buying this favored previous metal.
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