When Helping Hurts: The Making of a Welfare Escape Artist | RW Jones | TEDxProvo
What if the very system designed to help people out of poverty was actually keeping them trapped?In this powerful TEDx Talk, RW Jones, The Welfare Escape Artist, shares her personal journey from being a single mother of four, stuck in the welfare system, to building a thriving business—and helping thousands of other women do the same.She exposes the hidden barriers of government assistance, the impossible choices welfare moms are forced to make, and the 3 P’s to Breaking Free—a proven roadmap that empowers women to transition from survival mode to financial independence.? Key Takeaways:
✅ Why the welfare system punishes work—and what actually creates real escape routes
✅ How education & entrepreneurship became her way out—and how others can follow
✅ The mindset shift required to stop surviving and start thrivingThis isn’t just a talk—it’s a movement.? Join the conversation and start your escape plan! Connect with RW on social media at @the.brillionaire, where she helps women build businesses and break free from the system.? Watch now and take your first step toward true freedomhttps://youtube.com/@the.brillionaire?si=ZVQuJlt5LdraCp73
RW Jones is an advocate, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering families to break free from poverty and dependency. She is known as "The Welfare Escape Artist", having escaped the cyclical welfare system herself. Her initiative "One Million Moms off Welfare" has gained national attention, and her work has changed thousands of lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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