ATLANTA, GA — In a cultural and financial moment where wealth feels more urgent than ever, Melanin Money’s Wealth Weekend 2025 arrived as a definitive gathering for first-generation wealth builders, purpose-driven professionals, and entrepreneurs of color. Held July 18–19 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and Hilton Downtown, the sold-out experience offered more than inspiration—it delivered execution-ready strategies that attendees could apply in real time.
Hosted by the powerhouse duo George Acheampong and Carter Cofield, the weekend combined luxury, learning, and legacy into a two-day event that felt more like a financial revival than a traditional business conference. Between mainstage sessions, VIP mixers, the Melanin Millionaire Awards, and a high-energy Sneaker Ball, the atmosphere buzzed with empowerment and precision.
THE ARCHITECTS OF LEGACY: GEORGE ACHEAMPONG & CARTER COFIELD
George Acheampong, founder of Melanin Money and creator of the Wealth Triangle™, is on a mission to help 100,000 Black families reach at least $1 million in net worth. His triangle framework—1) Develop a high-income skill, 2) Build a scalable business, 3) Invest in appreciating assets—formed the foundation of the weekend’s content. Acheampong stressed that wealth isn’t built by hustling harder, but by designing systems that separate your income from your time. One powerful quote from his keynote: “If your money can’t make money without you, you don’t own it—you’re renting it.”
Carter Cofield, a licensed CPA and founder of Cofield Advisors, brought the tax game to the mainstage with his signature blend of straight talk and strategic gems. His workshop “Tax-Free Living for Entrepreneurs” broke down how business owners can use the tax code to keep more of their money—legally. He walked through entity structuring, tax deductions, and how to pay your children through your business to maximize write-offs while building generational income streams. “The wealthy don’t pay less taxes because they cheat,” Cofield told the audience. “They pay less because they plan better.”
VOICES THAT SHIFTED THE ROOM: STRATEGIES FROM THE MAINSTAGE
FULL TALENT LINEUP WITH ACCOLADES
- Morgan DeBaun (Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc.; Forbes 30 Under 30; Creator of AfroTech)
- Pinky Cole (Founder of $100M Slutty Vegan empire; Author; Philanthropist)
- Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon (Business Growth Expert; Host of “Move to Millions” Podcast; 7-Figure Coach)
- Terrica Lynn Smith (Multi-Million Dollar Developer; Real Estate Educator; Community Rebuilder)
- Marcus Y. Rozier (Legacy Architect; Leadership Coach; Founder of Legacy University)
- Rosezena Pierce (Top Trademark Attorney; Founder of RJ Pierce Law; Legal Strategist for 6- & 7-Figure Brands)
- Lindsay Smith (Licensed Financial Therapist; CEO of Wealthy Mindset Counseling)
- Chanise Anderson (CPA; Profitability Strategist; Founder of Moxie Consulting)
- Terrence J (Host & Emcee; Actor; Former 106 & Park Host; Philanthropist and Business Advocate)
CULTURE + CAPITAL: THE EXPERIENCE
The weekend was as much about energy as execution. From the Melanin Millionaire Awards, which honored entrepreneurs building wealth while uplifting community, to the Sneaker Ball Afterparty hosted by Terrence J, the vibe was unapologetically Black, luxe, and legacy-driven. Guests networked, shared playbooks, and celebrated in Air Force 1s and tuxedos.
VIPs who chose the Private Jet package experienced private lunch with speakers, front-row seating, and elite business matchmaking sessions. But even general admission attendees left with full notebooks and future-shifting clarity.
THE TAKEAWAY: BUILD, SCALE, PROTECT, REPEAT
Melanin Money’s Wealth Weekend 2025 wasn’t a moment—it was a master plan. It reminded Black entrepreneurs that wealth is not a secret, but a skill set. It’s built by intention, protected by structure, and multiplied by strategy.
And for every attendee who took notes, made moves, and looked in the mirror a little differently after the final session—wealth is already underway.