Tonya Rapley She/Her

Speaker, Author, Serial Entrepreneur.

Fields of expertise:

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Tonya Rapley is a strategic marketing and communications leader with a proven track record across FinTech, Healthcare, Education, Nonprofit, and Government sectors. Her work has supported major brands and agencies, including Chase, the Department of Health & Human Services, General Motors, Amazon, and more.

A nationally recognized financial education pioneer, she transformed a personal finance blog launched in 2013 into a purpose-driven enterprise that generated over $3 million in revenue—empowering underserved communities and advancing economic equity.

Currently serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships at a leading CDFI, she develops high-impact collaborations that drive small business growth, community development, and inclusive economic opportunity. She is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator, partnering with Employee Resource Groups and mission-aligned organizations to inspire action and build financial resilience.

She is passionate about aligning corporate values with programs and initiatives that expand impact at scale.

What our clients say about this speaker

“Thanks to Tonya, ColorComm's new year event was a smashing success! She was the perfect speaker for this forum. All of the ladies in the audience appreciated the candor with which Tonya provided real, tangible financial guidance -- insight people at any stage in their financial journey can relate to and learn from.”

Zoé Zeigler, Executive Director color Comm NYCutive Director of ColorComm NYC

Working with Tonya was an amazing experience. As the event organizer, I was the point of contact with Tonya and she was very professional and organized, yet fun and full of life from the first day we connected. Tonya brings so much knowledge and so many resources to the Financial Literacy world in a fun and engaging way, which sparks and keeps the interest of individuals from all backgrounds. Tonya’s message was engaging, enlightening and uplifting and I am glad to be a follower of My Fab Finance, and Tonya Rapley, not just in my professional life, but also personally.

Shaquilla Holmes, Delaware Financial Literacy Institute

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Leaders Aren’t Born Nor Made; They Are Found: Discovering The Authentic Leader in You.

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Mind Right, Money Right: Creating Your Best Financial Life

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Tonya Rapley She/Her

Speaker, Author, Serial Entrepreneur.