CHARLOTTE, N.C. - s4story -- The Brands + Bands Strategy Group, a financial planning and education company dedicated to helping individuals and small business owners shift their money algorithm, is proud to announce that its founder, Nadia Vanderhall, has been selected to participate in the Intuit IDEAS Program, a year-long business accelerator designed to help high-impact entrepreneurs scale their businesses with resources typically reserved for large corporations.

The program provides participating entrepreneurs with access to Intuit's powerful ecosystem of tools — including QuickBooks, TurboTax, Mailchimp, and Credit Karma — as well as executive-level coaching, mentorship, and strategic guidance. Participants also receive a non-dilutive grant to reinvest in their businesses, providing financial support without giving up equity.

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"As the founder of The Brands + Bands Strategy Group, my mission has always been to help people understand their money and make it work for them," said Vanderhall. "Being part of the Intuit IDEAS Program gives me access to world-class tools, mentorship, and funding to grow my business and expand the financial education and planning resources we offer to individuals and small business owners."

The dual-coaching model of the program pairs entrepreneurs with a business counselor from the National Urban League and an executive coach from Zella Life, providing guidance on strategy, operations, leadership development, and mindset. Participants also join a national network of entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and growth.

Vanderhall is recognized as a thought leader in financial education and planning. She has been featured in Good Morning America, The Washington Post, Fast Company, and USA Today, and has spoken at events hosted by The National Urban League, Facebook, and Public Invest, among others. Her expertise focuses on helping individuals build financial clarity, optimize cash flow, and create sustainable wealth strategies tailored to their unique goals.

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This program milestone allows The Brands + Bands Strategy Group to further its mission of making financial planning approachable and actionable, helping people create sustainable financial growth and build wealth with confidence.

For more information about The Brands + Bands Strategy Group and its programs, visit the company's website - https://www.thebrandsandbands.com