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Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for youth leaders about money, careers and innovation. Co-hosts Mindy Lockard and Rishika Vinnakota pair their unique perspectives with a mild dose of humor as they attempt to demystify the common challenges that Gen Z and all families face while trying to learn about the economics of life. The Money JAR serves as a resource for young people who are curious about steps they can take to plan for their future success. Invest in your future!
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Dec 15, 2017

Social pressures can often prevent teens from branching out and becoming entrepreneurs. In this episode, Carrie Wilkerson, a best-selling author, speaker and consultant, discusses the barriers that face adolescents and provides inspiring stories and advice for becoming a young entrepreneur and getting results. Carrie shares her stories and tips on learning how to work, market yourself and build relationships.

Dec 1, 2017

With technology and this information age, we always hear "the world is changing faster than ever". But is it? Today's guest makes the case this is not true. Todd and Evan interview Professor Robert Gordon of Northwestern University and author of "The Rise and Fall of American Growth". Robert, an influential economist, says US growth is slowing, and this has huge implications for your future.

Nov 17, 2017

We want our listeners to dream big when pursuing a career. This episode’s guest did just that – he grew up in a small town in Oregon and went on to become a giant in the music industry. Todd and Evan interview David Metzer, a Tony Award-nominated music composer, arranger and orchestrator who has a long track record of success. David worked with Disney as the arranger and orchestrator for "Frozen" and "Moana" as well as the orchestrator of “The Lion King” on Broadway. Hear from an expert on navigating a career and succeeding in a competitive industry.

Nov 3, 2017

Today’s guest has a passion for scientific discovery. Todd and Evan interview Amber Yang, who was awarded the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award in 2017 for her work on a computational model for predicting the positions of space debris. Amber discusses her project, and personal stories related to pursuing science and the representation of women in STEM. From her experience on a robotics team to science classes, Amber has had to overcome challenges to find her success as a young scientist. She shares advice for girls interested in pursuing STEM fields.

Oct 20, 2017

More and more we are living in a cashless society. In this episode, hosts Todd and Evan discuss trends in teaching money management to kids. They interview Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, a money app that helps parents teach their kids how to manage their allowance. His company provides a platform for parents to electronically deposit an allowance based on completing chores. Gregg discusses how kids can learn about invisible money, and learn the value of money and work ethic from their parents. Gregg is the father of six and a Certified Financial Planner. He was honored with the National Financial Educators Council’s Financial Education Instructor of the Year award in 2014.

Oct 5, 2017

A second in a series of teen-led recordings on performance characteristics, this episode is on the topics of gratitude and purpose, two traits that are shown in research to be associated with success. Recorded as a part of Junior Achievement’s new summer program JA NLX, students are featured as guests as show hosts. Staged in two parts, each group of teens digs into why it’s important to practice gratitude and what finding a purpose means to them.

Sep 22, 2017

Teens lead discussion on two key performance characteristics – grit and curiosity – that are shown in research to be associated with success. Recorded as a part of Junior Achievement’s new summer program JA NLX, students are featured as guests and show hosts. Staged in two parts, each group of teens digs into what the traits mean to them and how getting curious, being passionate, and persevering can help you learn and achieve more.

Sep 7, 2017

Todd and Evan interview Tina Seelig, a professor at Stanford University and published author in the areas of neuroplasticity, creativity and innovation. An expert on entrepreneurship, Tina has helped others use their curiosity and creativity to make their own luck. She shares her personal stories about being raised by a scientist, raising her own children and her work around entrepreneurship. Visit her website to learn more: http://www.tinaseelig.com/

Her upcoming book is called "Creativity Rules: Get Ideas Out of Your Head and into the World" and is due out later this month. 

 

Aug 22, 2017

Jaime Casap, Chief Education Evangelist at Google, is an industry leader transforming education with the use of the web, technology, and Google tools. He shares his personal experiences growing up in a family living in poverty and as a parent, as well as his perspective on the importance of education and purpose. Jaime offers advice on preparing students for the future and for the world of work. To follow his work check out Jaime on Twitter @jcasap.

Jul 28, 2017

What are the secrets of teaching young people about money? How can you take a student from “I can’t” to “I can”? This episode’s guest has led a decades-long journey to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Hear from Junior Achievement USA’s President and CEO Jack Kosakowski, who shares his personal experiences and the importance of hard work and life balance.

Jun 16, 2017

This episode features rapper Dee-1 (David Augustine Jr.) whose music focuses on being smart with money, paying off debt and more. With an extraordinary background as a student, an athlete, and a math teacher, Dee-1 became interested in teaching personal finance through music. Hear how Dee-1 uses his talent and passion for financial literacy to teach others. Check out his music on YouTube and follow him @Dee1music.

Jun 2, 2017

A Money JAR milestone! Our passionate hosts, producer and guests have brought a wealth of advice and insight about careers, entrepreneurship and money management over the past four years. This episode gives a behind-the-scenes look as Todd, Evan and Alex delve into their personal journeys, surprises and favorite episodes.

May 19, 2017

 

Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Jacques Hopkins began selling online piano courses and turned his hobby into a business. Former engineer and founder of Pianoin21days.com and TheOnlineCourseGuy.com, Jacques shares his story and advice for successfully building a brand, marketing and growing a business. Check out his videos and learn more at https://pianoin21days.com/ and https://theonlinecourseguy.com.

May 5, 2017

Find your passion and work hard. This episode features Cody Coleman, who overcame significant barriers through mentorship, courage and grit. Psychologist and author Angela Duckworth describes Cody as a “paragon of grit”. Cody has used the power of passion and perseverance to discover success – he now holds two degrees from MIT and is a PhD Candidate at Stanford University. Todd and Evan hear his story of achievement through resilience through perseverance. Learn more about Cody by reading his story in Angela Duckworth’s Grit or visit his website: http://www.codycoleman.com/

Apr 21, 2017

 

Parents and grandparents take note: new ideas for birthdays and holidays. This episode’s guest Tanya Van Court is the Founder and CEO of iSow, a platform that enables kids to create profiles and set goals for saving, sharing and spending, then share their goals with friends and family. Todd and Evan talk with Tanya about her platform and how it helps kids save more and how it helps adult give more meaningful and lasting gifts.

Learn more about iSow at https://isow.com/.

Apr 10, 2017

 

How do you turn a passion for financial literacy into a program to mentor students? Todd and Evan learn about the life work of Christopher Dunnaville, finance professor at the University of Portland. Hear how Chris learned about investing at the age of 12, visiting Wall Street with his school while growing up in New York City. Chris covers personal finance topics important for every student to know.

Mar 24, 2017

Jessica Jackley, cofounder of the world's first p2p micro-lending website, Kiva, and author of Clay Water Brick shares her inspiring work on social justice and financial inclusion. Todd and Evan hear Jessica’s advice for entrepreneurs and the story of how her paradigm-shifting experiences led her to fight poverty. Her compassion and people-centric approach to entrepreneurship have helped improved the lives of millions of people.

To learn more about Jessica, visit www.jessicajackley.com and check out her book, Clay Water Brick.

Mar 10, 2017

 

We love teaching kids about money on “The Money JAR”, but as parents we often need help knowing how to do it. Evan and Todd discuss how parents can improve their financial literacy and teach their children with confidence with Robin Taub, financial consultant and author of "A Parent's Guide to Raising Money Smart Kids". 

You can learn more about Robin and her work at www.robintaub.com and follow her at @robintaub

Feb 24, 2017

How can we align students with their goals and purpose? Today Todd and Evan talk with Kevin Fleming, author of "(Re)Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in the 21st Century", whose consulting and training services are guided by the belief that everyone can reach their purpose and find success with the proper support. The conversation provides advice on helping students think about careers and post high school credentials in order to make deliberate education decisions.

You can learn more about Kevin and his work at www.teloses.com.

Feb 16, 2017

Every episode of The Money JAR ends with, “We want to hear from you!”. In this episode, we hear from fans and parents Craig and Lisa Yanase. Our long-time listeners share  their parents' attitude about money growing up, how they are teaching their kids and the influence The Money JAR has had on their family. Todd and Evan learn the family’s special use of contracts to teach responsibility.

Jan 27, 2017

How are girls disadvantaged when it comes to money? Learn what parents can do to set their daughters up for financial success. Evan and Todd discuss the financial gender gap with Laura Clydesdale, who has a background in finance, writes a blog on girls’ leadership development and contributes to Washington Post's “On Parenting” column.

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