We had the good fortune of connecting with Vanessa Sullivan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Vanessa, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I started my banking career as a teller for a major bank and decide that I wanted to become a banker. Through hard work and the proper leadership, I became a personal banker within two years. While in this role, I was selected to become an “At Work Champion”. An At Work Champion is an individual that would contact businesses and request for a bank representative to visit the location and offer bank products to their employees. Think of having the banking experience at your fingertips while at work.

As I continued in this role, I noticed that Minorities were often times getting denied for checking accounts and they did not know why. Or they would get approved for “second chance or opportunity accounts”. At times I saw the frustrations from these individuals as they were lost and did not know how to move forward. I also noticed that lots of individuals were also having trouble building or fixing their credit and I wanted to help.

So, I decided to create Accelerate With V ( A financial literacy company) that provides knowledge and tools that teaches individuals financial education they can understand. With financial education, these individuals not only succeed, but can share the information with their friends and families and pass it on to future generations.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Accelerate With V is a safe haven where we Accelerate our Finances, our businesses and our lives. Not only do we pride ourselves in educating individuals on finances, credit building, and entrepreneurship, but we also foster personal growth via engaging curriculum and simulating activities. Through the Accelerate With V program, we help build confidence by debunking habits, myths and rituals. We enable individuals to recognize the power already within themselves and create an assured state of mind. Individuals who join our program are introduced to positive affirmations, meaningful relationships, and shift their realities causing them to thrive financially.

My most excited moments are our clients’ results. Building their confidence through financial literacy and actually seeing them do the work brings joy to me. Getting notified that a client was able to get out of Chexsystems and open a bank account or a client going to a dealership and negotiating their deal, or even lowering their auto insurance premium. To see my clients “Accelerate” means a lot to me.

I like to call my clients “accelerators”.

Maybe we’ll work on creating a seminar where we give away awards or certificates in 2023.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Anywhere where there is seafood I’m there. Some of my favorite places to eat are Ship Wreck in Key Largo, Coconuts in Fort Lauderdale and CatFish Deweys in Fort Lauderdale. As for the drinks, Chilis has the best $5.00 Margaritas.

Going to the beach at 5Am to meditate and waiting for the sun to rise is the most relaxing thing to do.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My husband ( George Sullivan) is definitely the reason behind my success. When I created my first Company Van Lee Picture Perfect Elegance, my family and friends did not believe in my dream and in return did not furnish support. I learned what I know through hard work, research and trial and error. My husband I often time joke with one another about not meeting sooner and making our impact on the world sooner. Nevertheless, we are here in the NOW.

Today, my husband supports my visions, encourages me to achieve greater plateaus and understands the legacy we are building for our families and future generations.

Love You George

Website: www.acceleratewithv.org

Instagram: @acceleratewithv

Facebook: @acceleratewithv

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCGpjlhqR_l2PVGFmUD2Gw

Image Credits
George Sullivan

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