Missouri Financial Educators Council: About, Mission, Advisory Board

Gwendolyn Taylor

Financial Literacy Educator, Flip That House

Gwendolyn Brown Taylor, affectionately known as Gwen, is a trailblazer, entrepreneur, inventor, ordained minister and motivational speaker – and this is just the short list of her many attributes and talents. Taylor is a native of Saint Louis, Missouri and currently resides in the area. She holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, and an Associate Degree in Medical Records Management; and is completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education. Her career has included being Manager of Provider Network for Home State Health and Manager of Business Operations and Configuration for Centene. This educational and experiential background reflects her lifelong commitment to both leadership and community service.

Since her childhood growing up in a family-owned business, Gwen has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and drive. She began working at the family business at the age of seven and never looked back. Over the last four decades, Taylor has pioneered multiple business ventures including authoring her first book, Thy Maker Is Thy Husband, and serving as Executive Producer of the hit gospel stage play “A House Divided.” Currently she owns and operates J & J Fashions and Accessories, Co-Owner with her husband Chef Bruce Taylor of Brucey B’s Catering Company.

Recently Gwendolyn invented “Flip That House,” a competitive, fun, and exciting family board game that also educates and provide insight into the world of real estate investing. Flip That House is being used as an educational resource at the elementary and high school levels. The board game is also being used in entrepreneurship and after-school enrichment programs. Flip That House is an excellent resource for entrepreneurial programs and personal finance-related courses.

Taking the board game to the next level, Gwendolyn Taylor is now Founder and CEO of Flip That House The Board Game University, one of the nation’s most interactive experiential learning platforms for teaching financial wellness. This program combines practical money management, entrepreneurship, real estate principles, and strategic decision-making in a way that is both relatable and transformative for learners of all ages.

Gwendolyn Taylor promises to be a powerful asset to the MFEC Advisory Board. She advocates tirelessly for transformational financial education that helps individuals build the mindset, skills, and confidence they need to achieve long-term financial success.