Money Talk: Make the Dream Make Sense

A 90-minute Pre-Recorded Workshop with Dotty Davis
Dream Big. Do the Math. Protect the Bag.

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The Math Is Not Mathing.

Let’s be honest. Most career advice still stops at “follow your passion.”

But that’s where I come in.
Because dreaming big is beautiful...
But doing the college money math is what makes it sustainable.

In Money Talk: Make the Dream Make Sense, I walk you through a financial reality check.
Not to scare you. Not to shut your dream down.
But to show you how to build it in a way that actually holds up.

I’ve spent over 30 years teaching AP math, but what I really teach? How to make the numbers work for you.

Cold numbers. Warm wisdom. Real strategy.

Let’s go.

Here's the thing - I’ve seen the gap between ambition and awareness...and it’s costing folks.

Who Am I? 

I’m Dotty Davis, educator, mentor, and the math auntie who’ll help you protect your dreams and your wallet.

(raises brow like a teacher who’s also got jokes)

I’ve spent over 30 years teaching AP math, but what I really teach is life math...the kind that keeps your vision clear and your budget intact.

Born in Detroit.
Undergrad at Michigan.
Master’s at Howard.
I’ve taught in classrooms from D.C. to Maryland, Philly to Georgia.

(sits forward like she’s about to give it to you straight)

And over the last few years, I’ve seen the shift...
what social media promises students vs. what real life actually demands.

Since then, I’ve walked hundreds of students through that moment when the numbers hit and they realize: “Nobody told me what this really costs.”

(taps her pencil on the desk like, “Let’s get into it”)

Now I’m here to break it all down...debt, dreams, salaries, side hustles...so you can move smart, not scared. Because once you understand the numbers? You stop guessing...and start building.

Run the Numbers

Money Talk: Make the Dream Make Sense is a self-paced workshop for students who are ready to dream big...and plan smart.

Think of it like life class, on your own schedule.
No tests. No grades. Just the real math behind the dream, broken down in a way that actually makes sense.

(tilts glasses and smiles)

No shame if you’ve never built a budget before.
No panic if the numbers feel fuzzy.
No lectures. No scare tactics.
Just clarity, context, and tools you can start using right now.

And no pressure to figure it all out in one sitting.
You’ll walk away with practical tools, helpful templates, and the kind of financial insight that keeps your dream intact...and your future secure.

Because the dream still stands.
We’re just building it on solid ground.

We’re building real-world awareness.
Whether that means figuring out how far that “dream job” paycheck will actually go,
deciding if that major is worth the student loans,
or using AI to make smarter money moves early.

Just real math, made livable.
With wisdom. With warmth.
And with tools you’ll actually use—now and later.

(nods like she’s seen some things)

Because life comes at you fast.
But when you’ve got clarity? You move different.

I’m in. Take me to the sign up.

If you’re a parent, I want you to hear this:

(sits forward like a teacher who’s been holding this in for a while)

Your student is not off track.
They just haven’t been given the full picture yet.

You’ve been doing your part...encouraging the dream, researching colleges, maybe even pulling from savings or watching the loan estimates creep up.

(head tilts, pencil in hand)

But here’s what I’ve seen too many times:
Young people making big decisions with big consequences...without ever seeing the math.
Degrees chosen for the title. Cities picked for the vibe.
Costs accepted without question...because “that’s what everyone does.”

That’s why I created this workshop.
Not to scare anyone. Not to overwhelm.
But to walk your student (and yes, you’re welcome to join them) through the real numbers behind the dream.

No lectures. No judgment.
Just tools, truth, and a plan that makes the vision possible without the panic.

Because smart planning now?
That’s not just good strategy.
That’s peace of mind...for both of you.

The Philosophy 

We Don’t Do Fantasy Finance.

(sits back like she’s grading a test with no name on it)

We’re not here to sell dreams that don’t add up.
We’re here to run the numbers before the bills do.

(points to you like, “I need you to catch this”)

Because budgeting isn’t about restriction.
It’s about preparedness. Awareness. Protection.

(counts off without missing a beat)

We believe:

  1. You deserve to understand what things really cost
  2. You have a right to plan with full context
  3. Smart ≠ perfect—it means informed
(leans in, low and steady)

This isn’t just math. It’s self-respect.

And once you’ve got the numbers?
You move differently.
You move free.

Our Approach: The Real Math Path

Real Math Meets “Why Didn’t Anybody Teach Us This?”

(leans forward like she’s been waiting to say this)

Your uncle warned you. Your mama stretched it. Your cousin tried to be an influencer...and now she’s deep in debt.

(raises the pencil like a truth wand)

I just apply the numbers to the vision.
Like putting a budget behind a big dream...same hustle, finally with receipts.

The Full Breakdown

4 Lessons That Make It Make Sense

Lesson 1:

Reality Check

Let’s See What It Actually Costs

You'll Log Off With:
A breakdown of your dream career's cost (yes, the tuition and the trade-offs)

  • Clarity on how far a paycheck really goes in the real world
  • A personal “What Will It Cost Me?” worksheet
  • The lightbulb goes off: “Ohhh… that’s why budgeting matters.”

The moment:
When you realize your dream is still valid, you just needed to price it out first.

Lesson 2: 

Beyond the Hype

Clout, Contracts & Cold Hard Truths

You’ll log off with:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at influencer income, NIL deals, and sports dreams
  • A dose of truth around what the industry pays and what it costs to keep up
  • Your own Clout vs. Coin comparison sheet
  • The “IYKYK” feeling when you start seeing social media differently

The moment:
When you stop asking “What if I blow up?” and start asking “What if I don’t and I still win?”

Lesson 3:

The Money Math

Let’s Make These Numbers Move

You’ll log off with:

  • A working budget that factors in income, education, and lifestyle
  • A basic burn rate calculator and income scenario sheet
  • A clearer sense of ROI for the career path you’re considering
  • That grown-up-but-not-scary confidence in your money decisions

The moment:
When the numbers stop being scary and start feeling like a tool you control.

Lesson 4:

AI for the Win


Let the Tools Help You Plan Smarter

You’ll log off with:

  • Your favorite AI tool picked and personalized

  • An AI-generated career income plan, built with your goals in mind

  • A side-by-side career and major comparison worksheet

  • A dynamic budget you can update anytime

The moment:
When AI shows you a future scenario that actually works, and you realize you can build it.

Here's What to Expect

Self-Paced + Straightforward

Move through the lessons on your own time... no stress, no rush, and definitely no lectures.

Short, Smart Videos

Clear, real-world examples you can replay whenever you need a reality check or reset.

 Templates + Prompts 

Budget sheets, comparison charts, and planning prompts that take the guesswork out of money decisions.

 Flexible Schedule  

Log in anytime, revisit what matters, and stay ready because life isn’t always on a school schedule.

Supportive Structure

Each lesson builds on the last, so it actually sticks. No busywork. Just clarity.

 ADHD-Friendly  

Clear steps, focused sessions, gentle pacing. Built for brains that think differently, not straight lines.

Because once the numbers make sense, everything else starts to.

That's the full breakdown of

Money Talk: Make the Dream Make Sense

Four lessons. On your schedule. Real clarity that lasts.

Only $149

Yes! Let's Do It!

What You'll Need

 AI Tools

Why It Helps:
These tools simulate financial outcomes (like salary vs. cost of living) and help break down “what if” scenarios with ease.

How It Applies:
In Lesson 4, students use AI to project income, compare paths, and test their plans. It’s clarity through simulation, not guesswork.

Computer 

Why It Helps:
Students need a home base to return to. The Kenekts portal provides them with rewatchable lessons, downloadable tools, and zero-shame replays.

How It Applies:
The portal is the workshop. Everything lives there: videos, prompts, templates, so they can revisit lessons as life evolves.

What Happens When You Say Yes

(sits across from you, tapping pencil on desk)

Understand What the Dream Really Costs

  • Break down the numbers behind your goals before the bills do

  • Compare college majors, career paths, and cities side-by-side

  • Know how much you’ll need and how far it will (or won’t) go

Learn to Budget Without Feeling Broke

    • Build a budget that fits your life and your dreams

    • Learn what a “burn rate” is—and how to beat it

    • Use tools that make your money make sense

Turn Your Knowledge Into Income

  • Use LLMs to compare careers and incomes

  • Forecast job options without the fluff

  • Let AI do the math so you can make the moves

Get Real About Income, Debt, & Influence

  • See the numbers behind that “six-figure salary” life

  • Break down the real cost of going pro or “blowing up” online

  • Learn what influencer deals actually pay and for how long

Log Off With a Plan

  • Clarity on what to study, where to go, and how to fund it

  • A realistic budget you can edit, share, and reuse

  • Tools that grow with you, not against you

FAQ's From Real People

(Just Like You)

Let's Get the Math Mathing.

(taps pencil on desk with a knowing look)

At some point, every student realizes:
“Wait... no one told me how much this really costs.”

That’s where I come in.

This workshop isn’t about fear—it’s about foresight.
We take the dream seriously because it’s worth protecting.
And we back it up with numbers, tools, and a plan that holds up.

(leans in gently)

You’re not off track. You’re getting equipped.
And you won’t have to do it alone.

Come on in. The numbers are waiting.

Let's Do This!

Money Talk: Make the Dream Make Sense

Self-Paced · 4 Lessons · Instant Access

Everything you wish school taught you, plus the tools to plan smarter.

âś“ Dream Cost Breakdown
âś“ Budget Templates in Google Sheets
âś“ Career + Major ROI Comparison
âś“ AI-Powered Planning Tools
âś“ Reflection + Parent Conversation Guide

Total Value $500+

Just $149

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