First-Gen Society™
This isn't a moment, it's a movement.
An intentionally small, high-trust private network for first generation individuals who are navigating adulthood, career milestones, and wealth-building without an inherited family blueprint. No sales pitches, no business card passing, and no awkward small talk.
Who Belongs at the Table
First-Gen Society™ is an inclusive room welcoming leaders of all gender identities, racial backgrounds, and industries. To ensure aligned peer parity and shared life experience, all participants must be 25 years of age or older.
What To Expect
Monthly Dinners
Off-the-record, semi-private dinners to trade unfiltered experiences, financial guidance, and hard-won lessons under strict confidentiality rules.
Quarterly Workshops
Closed-door, hands-on sessions with guest speakers and activities focused on compensation, legacy building, and skills that move the needle for first-generation leaders.
Exclusive Digital Network
Direct access to Chapter 001 peers for real-time sound boarding, resource sharing, and private digital rooms between dinners.
Local Impact
Direct grant funding and 1:1 mentorship for two local first-generation students navigating their own journey.
Why I Built This Room
Founder's Note
I did what so many first-generation achievers were taught to do: I worked twice as hard, kept my head down, documented every single win, and officially earned an "exceeds expectations" rating. But when I brought the receipts to the table to ask for the compensation I had rightfully earned, the answer was still "no."
That rejection revealed a truth that traditional networking events never talk about: doing everything "right" on paper isn't enough when you're navigating unwritten corporate rules, compensation ceilings, and wealth building without an inherited family blueprint.
When I shared that story online, hundreds of first-gen professionals saw themselves in it. It made one thing undeniable: we don't need more transactional networking events or generic "keep hustling" advice. We need a raw, confidential table where we can speak open truths about what we are actually experiencing, trade real operational playbooks, and build real power together.
That is why First-Gen Society™ exists. I'm setting the table I wish I had twenty years ago, and I'd love for you to join me.
Jessica R. Taylor, MBA, MAcc
Founder & Chapter Host | Richmond, VA (001)
Experience the Table
Before committing to an annual membership, this is your chance to step into the room. Preview Tables are exclusive, off-the-record gatherings designed for first-gen leaders to trade playbooks and build high-trust peer connections.
The September 23rd Preview Table is officially full.
Submit your information below to be added to the waitlist for the next Preview Table, unofficially slated for November 2026.
Join the Next Preview Table
Strictly capped at 8 seats • Private Richmond location provided upon approved RSVP
Membership Investment
Both fees must be paid in full before official membership begins and the Welcome Kit is delivered.
Initiation Fee
$150. Includes a Welcome Kit and Exclusive Membership Card ($200+ value).
Annual Dues
$450 per year, sustaining deposits, workshop materials, and student impact projects.
Time Commitment
Plan for 3 to 5 hours per month for dinners, workshops, or local impact events.
Interest and Member Application
All fields required. Take your time, honesty over polish.