About Us

Who We Are

 

Meet The Team

Jini Thornton

CEO and Founder

When it comes to building a thriving business or taking your personal finances to the next level, Jini is the woman you want on your team! She is an entrepreneur, author, and finance expert in media. Our fearless leader is the visionary behind the Thank Me Later brand pillars and activations that empower Black women to confidently build and transfer wealth. She also leads the financial lives of some of the brightest talent in the entertainment industry – the definition of a #girlboss!

Teyonna Ridgeway

Marketing & Sponsorships Director

What do you get when you combine strategy, systems and storytelling, plus a heavy dose of positive vibes? Our marketing maven, Teyonna! She uses her 10+ years of experience in communications to oversee our brand marketing, programming and sponsorships outreach. She also manages projects and supports the development of new products that help women transform their finances.

Jiniah Bliss

Events Manager

As a former educator, Jiniah has always had a heart for service and a passion for helping others. Driven by purpose, she transitioned her skills in creativity, organization, and efficiency to the Thank Me Later Team. In her role as Production and Event Manager, Jiniah excels in orchestrating memorable events and ensuring seamless production processes while at night spends time with her baby girl, Christian. 

Courtney Metcalf

Social Media Manager

At the heart of Thank Me Later is community, and Courtney keeps her pulse on everything that’s happening with our tribe! She manages our social media and private community for women, while also supporting our marketing efforts overall. She also owns her own social media agency, Essence Creatives & Branding, where she helps clients take their digital presence to the next level. 

What We Do

We can also create custom experiences based on your company’s goals!

 

Our Services Include:

Teaching our curriculum to parents of young adults who want their kids to be financially independent

Hosting financial literacy speaking engagements and workshops

Planning will clinics and events centered around estate planning

Producing professional video content about a variety of financial topics (i.e insurance, credit) and life experiences that have a financial impact (i.e. what to do when a loved one passes away, teen driving)

How We Collaborate

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