<![CDATA[Giving Kredit]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:11:27 +0000Captivate.fmKiddie Kredithttps://artwork.captivate.fm/46893a4c-279d-4048-be6e-43507e4c14dd/04Ru4YPuOnIoKgDePjd4jjhk.pngGiving KreditKiddie KreditKiddie KreditHelp build a financially free future for all! Kiddie Kredit is a mobile app designed to educate children on the credit system by completing chores. In our new weekly podcast, Kiddie Kredit's Director of Community aka Chief Mom, Anika Jackson, will interview parents, tech CEOs, financial experts, kid entrepreneurs and others to talk about wealth equity, financial literacy, our own credit stories, and much more. Join us to learn tips, tricks and trends to help children learn about the value of credit and money from an early age, including our own credit journeys!https://www.kiddiekredit.com/podcastsnoepisodicMeet Daniel Blue, Founder of Quest EducationMeet Daniel Blue, Founder of Quest EducationDaniel Blue went from having a daughter at 19 years old and being addicted to Oxycontin as a college drop out, to owning a 7 figure business. People can learn how to make money tax free, pay off debt, get capital to grow their business and have more control over their 401k's and IRA's.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Blue/100026753792739

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-blue-5b1339113/

https://www.instagram.com/danielblue__/

https://www.danielblue.me/

]]>Daniel Blue went from having a daughter at 19 years old and being addicted to Oxycontin as a college drop out, to owning a 7 figure business. People can learn how to make money tax free, pay off debt, get capital to grow their business and have more control over their 401k's and IRA's.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Blue/100026753792739

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-blue-5b1339113/

https://www.instagram.com/danielblue__/

https://www.danielblue.me/

]]>c37db1a0-3707-4f1c-a802-084c38ac8732Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -070031:42nofullKiddie KreditMeet Lance Belline: Thrive Financially with Tax Reduction StrategiesMeet Lance Belline: Thrive Financially with Tax Reduction StrategiesThroughout much of his career as a CFP, Lance did what most financial advisors do: develop financial plans, help clients stay on track, and make sure clients are adequately insured. However, after fifteen years, he decided to break the mold: instead of just helping people reach their financial goals, he wanted to help them truly thrive. How does he do that? By reducing or eliminating the amount of wealth you pay to the IRS and keeping more money in your pockets for the future.

https://lancebelline.net/



]]>Throughout much of his career as a CFP, Lance did what most financial advisors do: develop financial plans, help clients stay on track, and make sure clients are adequately insured. However, after fifteen years, he decided to break the mold: instead of just helping people reach their financial goals, he wanted to help them truly thrive. How does he do that? By reducing or eliminating the amount of wealth you pay to the IRS and keeping more money in your pockets for the future.

https://lancebelline.net/



]]>405c336a-4e3c-4403-a9b1-92e5f433cb52Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -070027:22nofullKiddie KreditMeet Al Jones, From Rock Bottom Credit to 850Meet Al Jones, From Rock Bottom Credit to 850Al Jones had to hit rock bottom before he recognized the financial hole he had dug for himself. He had weakened his financial foundation with a series of poor decisions, and a criminal case of identity theft had struck the finishing blow. It would take a lot of work to repair his credit. Luckily, Jones was up for the challenge! He started educating himself about credit repair and eventually raised his FICO® Score 8 credit rating to 850.  He now wants to share his insightful journey with you.

https://awesound.com/a/my-journey-from-bad-to-excellent-credit

]]>Al Jones had to hit rock bottom before he recognized the financial hole he had dug for himself. He had weakened his financial foundation with a series of poor decisions, and a criminal case of identity theft had struck the finishing blow. It would take a lot of work to repair his credit. Luckily, Jones was up for the challenge! He started educating himself about credit repair and eventually raised his FICO® Score 8 credit rating to 850.  He now wants to share his insightful journey with you.

https://awesound.com/a/my-journey-from-bad-to-excellent-credit

]]>f89a236a-5b15-424d-8512-88b0dfdc5e0fFri, 14 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -070034:28nofullKiddie KreditMeet Ann-Marie Anderson and Sabrina Williams, Using Life Insurance to Propel Your Financial FutureMeet Ann-Marie Anderson and Sabrina Williams, Using Life Insurance to Propel Your Financial FutureAnn-Marie Anderson was born in St.Vincent & the Grenadines and moved to the United States at the age of 8. Oldest of 6 children, she was a sister mom to her siblings while her mom finished her degree. An athlete and scholar in high school, she went on to study Business Administration and Accounting. She has worked in that field for over 20 years. She’s a mom of 3 children, 2 daughters and a son. Her desire is to empower women to live life on their terms without regret and shame. She hopes to one develop an organization that will help train and equip women to realize their full potential.

Sabrina Williams was born and raised in Southern California. As a single parent she learned at an early age how to stretch her money while earning a Master's Degree in Public Administration and purchasing a home before the age of 30.

As a result of her life experiences, she was lead to further her knowledge of financial planning by obtaining her life insurance license. With over 15 years of experience working with children she's taken the knowledge she's gained and wrote "A Dollar a Day Makes a Millionaire Some Day" that teaches children how to plan for their financial future.

]]>Ann-Marie Anderson was born in St.Vincent & the Grenadines and moved to the United States at the age of 8. Oldest of 6 children, she was a sister mom to her siblings while her mom finished her degree. An athlete and scholar in high school, she went on to study Business Administration and Accounting. She has worked in that field for over 20 years. She’s a mom of 3 children, 2 daughters and a son. Her desire is to empower women to live life on their terms without regret and shame. She hopes to one develop an organization that will help train and equip women to realize their full potential.

Sabrina Williams was born and raised in Southern California. As a single parent she learned at an early age how to stretch her money while earning a Master's Degree in Public Administration and purchasing a home before the age of 30.

As a result of her life experiences, she was lead to further her knowledge of financial planning by obtaining her life insurance license. With over 15 years of experience working with children she's taken the knowledge she's gained and wrote "A Dollar a Day Makes a Millionaire Some Day" that teaches children how to plan for their financial future.

]]>078f7819-c664-4c84-ac80-a3a2db46d4faFri, 23 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -070034:36nofull25Kiddie KreditMeet Sammie Ellard-King, Founder - Up the GainsMeet Sammie Ellard-King, Founder - Up the GainsAs an entrepreneur, Sammie Ellard-King quickly learned that skills he used every day in his business were not available via school curricula. He then made it his mission to provide financial literacy education in the UK and provide lessons and resources on investing, saving, financial freedom, and financially favorable side hustles.

https://upthegains.co.uk/

]]>As an entrepreneur, Sammie Ellard-King quickly learned that skills he used every day in his business were not available via school curricula. He then made it his mission to provide financial literacy education in the UK and provide lessons and resources on investing, saving, financial freedom, and financially favorable side hustles.

https://upthegains.co.uk/

]]>62a0a5f4-6193-4dfb-8ed8-0f3941a76bd5Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -070023:58nofull24Kiddie KreditMeet Brighton Gbarazia, Founder and CEO of Wealth MarathonMeet Brighton Gbarazia, Founder and CEO of Wealth MarathonBrighton Gbarazia is a financial and real estate expert with over a decade of experience working for some of Canada’s largest banks and credit unions as a financial advisor and mortgage underwriter. As the CEO of Wealth Marathon, Brighton provides sound and straightforward financial advice to young professionals and families in Canada to help them create the kind of wealth and financial success that can only come with long-term planning and proper execution.

Along with his experience in the banking industry, Brighton holds a bachelor of business administration from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Born in Nigeria, Brighton currently resides in British Columbia. When he isn’t talking about money, you’re likely to find him planning his next international trip or running in the nearest half-marathon.

www.wealthmarathon.com

]]>Brighton Gbarazia is a financial and real estate expert with over a decade of experience working for some of Canada’s largest banks and credit unions as a financial advisor and mortgage underwriter. As the CEO of Wealth Marathon, Brighton provides sound and straightforward financial advice to young professionals and families in Canada to help them create the kind of wealth and financial success that can only come with long-term planning and proper execution.

Along with his experience in the banking industry, Brighton holds a bachelor of business administration from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Born in Nigeria, Brighton currently resides in British Columbia. When he isn’t talking about money, you’re likely to find him planning his next international trip or running in the nearest half-marathon.

www.wealthmarathon.com

]]>be2dea0c-c9c9-4498-8ef0-ad8345af7eeaFri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070022:58nofull23Kiddie KreditMeet Paul Halme, Financial Freedom MentorMeet Paul Halme, Financial Freedom MentorPaul Halme is a best-selling author, international speaker, financial advisor, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion. To entrepreneurs, he is the secret weapon they don’t want their competitors knowing about. He is a former stock broker and built his business into one of the most successful gyms in the US. He creates high 6-figure offline businesses for his clients.

PaulHalme.com

]]>Paul Halme is a best-selling author, international speaker, financial advisor, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion. To entrepreneurs, he is the secret weapon they don’t want their competitors knowing about. He is a former stock broker and built his business into one of the most successful gyms in the US. He creates high 6-figure offline businesses for his clients.

PaulHalme.com

]]>4d296432-d413-48be-b3fc-e7446cd55552Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -070022:51nofull22Kiddie KreditMeet Nathaniel Turner, Humanity Propulsion Engineer, Author, and Parental Engagement ActivistMeet Nathaniel Turner, Humanity Propulsion Engineer, Author, and Parental Engagement ActivistNathaniel A. Turner is an entrepreneur, renowned speaker, author, philanthropist, and leading parental empowerment activist. The 'Human Propulsion Engineer' is the author of multiple books, including "Journey Forward: How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted," "The Amazing World of STEM," "Raising Supaman," "Stop the Bus: Education Reform in 31 Days", and "It's A Jungle Out There: Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King."

Turner appears regularly in numerous national media outlets. The TED Talk speaker strives daily to change the world. He wants to make the world a place where race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status no longer dictate the writing of anyone's destiny. Nate happily shares his Template for living our best life, including being intellectually ambitious, globally & culturally competent, and humanitarian-driven.

  • https://www.facebook.com/RaisingSupaman/
  • https://www.instagram.com/supamans_dad/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielaturner/
  • https://twitter.com/Supamans_Dad
  • https://www.nathanielaturner.com/
  • https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/441142/Nathaniel-A.-Turner
  • https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B00IKUJ6MU

]]>Nathaniel A. Turner is an entrepreneur, renowned speaker, author, philanthropist, and leading parental empowerment activist. The 'Human Propulsion Engineer' is the author of multiple books, including "Journey Forward: How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted," "The Amazing World of STEM," "Raising Supaman," "Stop the Bus: Education Reform in 31 Days", and "It's A Jungle Out There: Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King."

Turner appears regularly in numerous national media outlets. The TED Talk speaker strives daily to change the world. He wants to make the world a place where race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status no longer dictate the writing of anyone's destiny. Nate happily shares his Template for living our best life, including being intellectually ambitious, globally & culturally competent, and humanitarian-driven.

  • https://www.facebook.com/RaisingSupaman/
  • https://www.instagram.com/supamans_dad/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielaturner/
  • https://twitter.com/Supamans_Dad
  • https://www.nathanielaturner.com/
  • https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/441142/Nathaniel-A.-Turner
  • https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B00IKUJ6MU

]]>32452b59-7755-4dc9-864f-76ebc6f7e95fFri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -070023:31nofull21Kiddie KreditMeet Chris Odegard, The Prolific InvestorMeet Chris Odegard, The Prolific InvestorChris Odegard is The Prolific Investor. Chris is an average guy who had a white-collar job in the corporate world and followed the only thing he knew for decades, conventional wisdom and conventional investments. This worked relatively well until 2009, when he experienced an illiquidity event where he lost 55% of his assets and thousands of dollars per month in cash flow. Then, Chris read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and his mind was opened to a different type of investing, investing in real assets and private deals mostly insulated from the volatility, risk, and taxation of the stock market. In just nine years, Chris recouped the 55% he had lost and multiplied it many times over and now shares his experience and knowledge with you through his book Get off Your A$$ and Manage Your Money: Why You Need Alternative Investments and his alternative investment blog at TheProlificInvestor.net.

  • Instagram @theprolificinvestor
  • Facebook @theprolificinvestor
  • Twitter @prolific_the
  • LinkedIn @chrisodegard
  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QKVP2PeBCbSAxA3GF71jg

]]>Chris Odegard is The Prolific Investor. Chris is an average guy who had a white-collar job in the corporate world and followed the only thing he knew for decades, conventional wisdom and conventional investments. This worked relatively well until 2009, when he experienced an illiquidity event where he lost 55% of his assets and thousands of dollars per month in cash flow. Then, Chris read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and his mind was opened to a different type of investing, investing in real assets and private deals mostly insulated from the volatility, risk, and taxation of the stock market. In just nine years, Chris recouped the 55% he had lost and multiplied it many times over and now shares his experience and knowledge with you through his book Get off Your A$$ and Manage Your Money: Why You Need Alternative Investments and his alternative investment blog at TheProlificInvestor.net.

  • Instagram @theprolificinvestor
  • Facebook @theprolificinvestor
  • Twitter @prolific_the
  • LinkedIn @chrisodegard
  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QKVP2PeBCbSAxA3GF71jg

]]>455e274c-e7ed-4cf5-9827-7373217eaccdFri, 15 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -070031:09nofull20Kiddie KreditMeet Devyn Clayter aka Biz Credit DevynMeet Devyn Clayter aka Biz Credit DevynDevyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, coaches founders to launch profitable brands from day one with limitless potential for growth using only their EIN.Devyn’s expertise is the result of a thriving career as a Sr. Business Operations Analyst, where she discovered her passion and gift for retiring 9 to 5’s. Aware of the funding obstacles especially facing women and men of color, she teaches aspiring CEOs how to leverage business credit to make money by intention.

@businesscreditdevyn

]]>Devyn Clayter is the bubbly Biz Speaker & Credit Expert on a mission to help entrepreneurs secure credit for their business. The “assets over everything” mogul, coaches founders to launch profitable brands from day one with limitless potential for growth using only their EIN.Devyn’s expertise is the result of a thriving career as a Sr. Business Operations Analyst, where she discovered her passion and gift for retiring 9 to 5’s. Aware of the funding obstacles especially facing women and men of color, she teaches aspiring CEOs how to leverage business credit to make money by intention.

@businesscreditdevyn

]]>da787195-af62-4762-b080-22d918726350Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -070013:24nofull19Kiddie KreditMeet Rebbecca Bakre, Life and Money CoachMeet Rebbecca Bakre, Life and Money CoachRebbecca Bakre works with aspirational, high-achieving women seeking clarity, balance and the confidence to break free. After ten years of leading in fast paced-demanding environments, and a lifetime of transmuting pain into power, she discovered a passion for coaching women on the tools to cope with the stress that comes with being in these environments. Through virtual one-on-one sessions, guided retreats and workshops, she coaches to take the limits off.

Previously, Rebbecca was the financial coach at a non-profit, workforce development program that helps re-entry citizens gain skills in manufacturing. As the financial coach, she helped them reimagine what was possible, teaching one topics from credit building to home buying and investing, in the workshop and one-to-one format.

@yourfavelifecoach

]]>Rebbecca Bakre works with aspirational, high-achieving women seeking clarity, balance and the confidence to break free. After ten years of leading in fast paced-demanding environments, and a lifetime of transmuting pain into power, she discovered a passion for coaching women on the tools to cope with the stress that comes with being in these environments. Through virtual one-on-one sessions, guided retreats and workshops, she coaches to take the limits off.

Previously, Rebbecca was the financial coach at a non-profit, workforce development program that helps re-entry citizens gain skills in manufacturing. As the financial coach, she helped them reimagine what was possible, teaching one topics from credit building to home buying and investing, in the workshop and one-to-one format.

@yourfavelifecoach

]]>22e2324a-9d98-4ef4-8be8-33825c92fbd9Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -070017:58nofull118Kiddie KreditMeet Chris Lovato, Founder of SoonMeet Chris Lovato, Founder of SoonChris is a software engineer with over a decade of experience in and outside of the financial services industry. Chris has been a leader in the alternative currency movement since 2011. His efforts were pivotal in building a political coalition for the passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act. He is an avid, self-taught student of Austrian Economics and was recently one of 15 selected for the Money20/20 Amplify program honoring the top minority leaders in finance. His latest venture is Soon. Soon puts more of your money to work, increasing your ability to generate wealth while keeping it spendable. Learn more at soon.app.

]]>Chris is a software engineer with over a decade of experience in and outside of the financial services industry. Chris has been a leader in the alternative currency movement since 2011. His efforts were pivotal in building a political coalition for the passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act. He is an avid, self-taught student of Austrian Economics and was recently one of 15 selected for the Money20/20 Amplify program honoring the top minority leaders in finance. His latest venture is Soon. Soon puts more of your money to work, increasing your ability to generate wealth while keeping it spendable. Learn more at soon.app.

]]>7498a258-8087-43c5-b134-dc95fdd4757dMon, 13 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -070015:49nofull17Kiddie KreditMeet Amanda Slavin, Co-founder, CatalystCreativ and CatalystUMeet Amanda Slavin, Co-founder, CatalystCreativ and CatalystUAmanda Slavin, is a former educator and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is chairperson and Co-founder of CatalystCreativ, an award-winning community design agency. As an industry pioneer in customer engagement, Amanda also leads the all-new CatalystU, the online learning platform designed to increase business growth and deepen customer connections. All of Amanda's professional experience is modeled after the Seventh Level Engagement Framework—a proprietary methodology adapted from Amanda’s thesis work while earning her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at NEAG School of Education. Amanda has helped enhance engagement for brands like Google, The Nature Conservancy, Zappos, HubSpot, and Coca-Cola through design, experiences, and campaigns over the past 15 years.

In October 2019, she published the Best Selling book, The Seventh Level, which explains her proprietary framework, and guides readers to use it for themselves.

Amanda has used this framework as an advisor to 20+ startups including HubSpot, Kiddie Kredit, Speakfully, SEEN, Official, Voices, Clay, etc as well as a strategic angel investor and venture partner (OzoneX).  She’s spoken at SXSW, TED, Summit Series, and INBOUND about how The Seventh Level Engagement Framework is the future of meaningful, personal connections and how they are foundational in marketing any business. Amanda’s groundbreaking thought leadership has been covered by Inc Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.

]]>Amanda Slavin, is a former educator and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is chairperson and Co-founder of CatalystCreativ, an award-winning community design agency. As an industry pioneer in customer engagement, Amanda also leads the all-new CatalystU, the online learning platform designed to increase business growth and deepen customer connections. All of Amanda's professional experience is modeled after the Seventh Level Engagement Framework—a proprietary methodology adapted from Amanda’s thesis work while earning her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at NEAG School of Education. Amanda has helped enhance engagement for brands like Google, The Nature Conservancy, Zappos, HubSpot, and Coca-Cola through design, experiences, and campaigns over the past 15 years.

In October 2019, she published the Best Selling book, The Seventh Level, which explains her proprietary framework, and guides readers to use it for themselves.

Amanda has used this framework as an advisor to 20+ startups including HubSpot, Kiddie Kredit, Speakfully, SEEN, Official, Voices, Clay, etc as well as a strategic angel investor and venture partner (OzoneX).  She’s spoken at SXSW, TED, Summit Series, and INBOUND about how The Seventh Level Engagement Framework is the future of meaningful, personal connections and how they are foundational in marketing any business. Amanda’s groundbreaking thought leadership has been covered by Inc Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.

]]>855c8641-e7ed-46fa-bda8-c14734f5ced5Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -070025:01nofull116Kiddie KreditMeet Camilla Jeffs, CEO of Steady Stream InvestmentsMeet Camilla Jeffs, CEO of Steady Stream InvestmentsCamilla Jeffs is passionate about financial education, building wealth, and living a life by design. Camilla Jeffs is the Founder and CEO of Steady Stream Investments, a company focused on providing investment opportunities in large multifamily and senior housing communities. With 18 years of experience investing in real estate, she has done everything from live-in flips, single-family rentals, small multifamily, and now large multifamily and assisted living. She specializes in teaching the first-time investor how to achieve passive income and diversify their portfolio. Camilla believes in the investing trifecta, where one can achieve not only strong financial returns, but create social and environmental impact by providing safe, clean, and affordable housing to entire communities. Camilla is a triathlete, an outdoor enthusiast, and devoted mother to her five amazing children.

]]>Camilla Jeffs is passionate about financial education, building wealth, and living a life by design. Camilla Jeffs is the Founder and CEO of Steady Stream Investments, a company focused on providing investment opportunities in large multifamily and senior housing communities. With 18 years of experience investing in real estate, she has done everything from live-in flips, single-family rentals, small multifamily, and now large multifamily and assisted living. She specializes in teaching the first-time investor how to achieve passive income and diversify their portfolio. Camilla believes in the investing trifecta, where one can achieve not only strong financial returns, but create social and environmental impact by providing safe, clean, and affordable housing to entire communities. Camilla is a triathlete, an outdoor enthusiast, and devoted mother to her five amazing children.

]]>3c5a0cbe-e82e-40ab-b8ca-29bf09817813Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -070022:59nofull15Kiddie KreditMeet Ebony Beckford, Founder of Fin Lit Kids and Prosperity MamasMeet Ebony Beckford, Founder of Fin Lit Kids and Prosperity MamasEbony Beckford is an author, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate committed to closing the racial wealth gap in America, especially for communities of color. Ebony's work is guided by the notion that early financial education is a key component of achieving financial independence as well as building economically prosperous communities. In 2020, she founded Fin Lit Kids, a multimedia company that promotes financial literacy for kids ages 3-7 through fun and engaging books, games, activities, and content.

In addition to Fin Lit Kids, Ebony founded Prosperity Mamas, a community for mothers who are interested in healing and building wealth for black and brown children. She is also slated to produce the YouTube series Money Mondays with Mrs. Ebony and to tour the country reading her best-selling children's book, Madison's 1st Dollar.

Ebony’s work has been featured on Essence.com, Madammenoire.com, Times Square Chronicle, and Kirkus Reviews Magazine. She hold’s a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from St. John’s University and has spent the last 8 years of her career working as a real estate tech professional.

]]>Ebony Beckford is an author, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate committed to closing the racial wealth gap in America, especially for communities of color. Ebony's work is guided by the notion that early financial education is a key component of achieving financial independence as well as building economically prosperous communities. In 2020, she founded Fin Lit Kids, a multimedia company that promotes financial literacy for kids ages 3-7 through fun and engaging books, games, activities, and content.

In addition to Fin Lit Kids, Ebony founded Prosperity Mamas, a community for mothers who are interested in healing and building wealth for black and brown children. She is also slated to produce the YouTube series Money Mondays with Mrs. Ebony and to tour the country reading her best-selling children's book, Madison's 1st Dollar.

Ebony’s work has been featured on Essence.com, Madammenoire.com, Times Square Chronicle, and Kirkus Reviews Magazine. She hold’s a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from St. John’s University and has spent the last 8 years of her career working as a real estate tech professional.

]]>cf5a21ed-73f1-41c8-931e-3825174c439bMon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -070026:15nofull114Kiddie KreditMeet Reda Hicks, Founder, GotSpotMeet Reda Hicks, Founder, GotSpotReda is a practicing attorney and military families advocate based in Houston, Texas. She serves as in-house counsel for a large shipping and logistics company. Reda is also the Founder and CEO of GotSpot, a digital marketplace connecting small enterprises with micro-term commercial space rentals. Reda serves on the Boards of Leadership Houston, Texas Lyceum, League of Women Voters Houston, Sketch City, and Military Family Advisory Network. Visit her and learn more at gotspotinc.com

]]>Reda is a practicing attorney and military families advocate based in Houston, Texas. She serves as in-house counsel for a large shipping and logistics company. Reda is also the Founder and CEO of GotSpot, a digital marketplace connecting small enterprises with micro-term commercial space rentals. Reda serves on the Boards of Leadership Houston, Texas Lyceum, League of Women Voters Houston, Sketch City, and Military Family Advisory Network. Visit her and learn more at gotspotinc.com

]]>f3f4cac0-f153-481e-9471-fd8112fe4bb1Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070024:40nofull113Kiddie KreditMeet Sarah Aubert, Higher Education Analyst, Founder, MotherMeet Sarah Aubert, Higher Education Analyst, Founder, MotherFor over 15 years, Sarah has had a professional career in the field of higher education. Having been a first-generation college student, Sarah is energized by developing and supporting structures that ultimately contribute to the successful educational journey of underserved student populations. Through her strategic partnerships, she has been able to unite her passion for visual representation and storytelling with her desire to promote student success and academic achievement. 

Working in both the California Community College and California State University systems, Sarah has collaboratively partnered with a wide range of faculty, staff, administrators and the public to enhance the student learning experience. In her current role as an Analyst, Sarah is committed to providing leadership, project management and support in the areas of curriculum development, curriculum technologies and educational effectiveness. In her time away from campus, Sarah operates a small business in the area of media production empowering individuals, other small businesses and nonprofits to share their stories in creative and inspiring ways. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and a master’s degree in Communication with a focus in Media Studies, which she leverages to make the future of the next generation brighter.

Reach her at victoriavisionmedia.com

]]>For over 15 years, Sarah has had a professional career in the field of higher education. Having been a first-generation college student, Sarah is energized by developing and supporting structures that ultimately contribute to the successful educational journey of underserved student populations. Through her strategic partnerships, she has been able to unite her passion for visual representation and storytelling with her desire to promote student success and academic achievement. 

Working in both the California Community College and California State University systems, Sarah has collaboratively partnered with a wide range of faculty, staff, administrators and the public to enhance the student learning experience. In her current role as an Analyst, Sarah is committed to providing leadership, project management and support in the areas of curriculum development, curriculum technologies and educational effectiveness. In her time away from campus, Sarah operates a small business in the area of media production empowering individuals, other small businesses and nonprofits to share their stories in creative and inspiring ways. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and a master’s degree in Communication with a focus in Media Studies, which she leverages to make the future of the next generation brighter.

Reach her at victoriavisionmedia.com

]]>3d07d1ff-d2ac-4439-94bb-24bc68caa228Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070015:37nofull12Kiddie KreditMeet Justin Lane, Founder, Adalane Media GroupMeet Justin Lane, Founder, Adalane Media GroupJustin Lane is a tech founder, husband, and a father of five. With 20+ years of advertising technology expertise, Justin has a deep knowledge and understanding of media buying.  His experience comes from leading strategic efforts to optimize paid and organic media at LegalZoom, BigRentz, MusclePharm and King’s Hawaiian.  Justin is currently the Head of Media Buying & Strategy for Adalane Media Group.  Leveraging his technical background and diverse experience, Justin develops the strategy and execution of measurable, cost effective omni-channel media strategies that drive overall brand revenue. 

]]>Justin Lane is a tech founder, husband, and a father of five. With 20+ years of advertising technology expertise, Justin has a deep knowledge and understanding of media buying.  His experience comes from leading strategic efforts to optimize paid and organic media at LegalZoom, BigRentz, MusclePharm and King’s Hawaiian.  Justin is currently the Head of Media Buying & Strategy for Adalane Media Group.  Leveraging his technical background and diverse experience, Justin develops the strategy and execution of measurable, cost effective omni-channel media strategies that drive overall brand revenue. 

]]>8ac9ca95-6297-4a1d-b306-e2cd019ba942Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070017:23nofull11Kiddie KreditMeet Carlos Vazquez, Educational DisrupterMeet Carlos Vazquez, Educational DisrupterCarlos Vazquez is Director of Community Education and Empowerment at Hotwire Communications — one of the nation’s leading fiber optics telecommunications provider — and President and CEO of Miami EdTech - a non-profit that provides professional development to teachers and helps them integrate Computer Science, Computational Thinking, and Entrepreneurship into Core Content areas like Math and Science. 

Carlos is Puerto Rican and Dominican and grew up in the South Bronx where he attended Public School through middle school. He was the first in his family to graduate college and credits his passion for supporting teachers to his experience as a student and then as a teacher through the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Carlos graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Fordham University and holds an M.S. in Web Strategy & Design and an M.S. in Education. He has taught from the elementary to the college level for over 15 years in New York City, San Francisco, and Miami. Passionate about Workforce Education, Carlos co-founded a virtual training platform that uses brain science and social learning in an innovative way that allows students to take control of their learning and get feedback from their peers and mentors in a multitude of ways.

]]>Carlos Vazquez is Director of Community Education and Empowerment at Hotwire Communications — one of the nation’s leading fiber optics telecommunications provider — and President and CEO of Miami EdTech - a non-profit that provides professional development to teachers and helps them integrate Computer Science, Computational Thinking, and Entrepreneurship into Core Content areas like Math and Science. 

Carlos is Puerto Rican and Dominican and grew up in the South Bronx where he attended Public School through middle school. He was the first in his family to graduate college and credits his passion for supporting teachers to his experience as a student and then as a teacher through the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Carlos graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Fordham University and holds an M.S. in Web Strategy & Design and an M.S. in Education. He has taught from the elementary to the college level for over 15 years in New York City, San Francisco, and Miami. Passionate about Workforce Education, Carlos co-founded a virtual training platform that uses brain science and social learning in an innovative way that allows students to take control of their learning and get feedback from their peers and mentors in a multitude of ways.

]]>0974284c-775d-46d7-846d-a7e2e51f0fbcMon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -070021:46nofull110Kiddie KreditMeet Matt Cohen, KK Head of Product and Serial Tech EntrepreneurMeet Matt Cohen, KK Head of Product and Serial Tech EntrepreneurMatt was an early adopter of digital social platforms who has been following current trends and developments of social media and its impact on society and future evolution. His first mobile app had scaled to over 100k active users.

]]>Matt was an early adopter of digital social platforms who has been following current trends and developments of social media and its impact on society and future evolution. His first mobile app had scaled to over 100k active users.

]]>e2569472-98eb-46a6-b523-6c9166ad76eeMon, 27 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070020:35nofull19Kiddie KreditMeet John D. Saunders, Multiple Entrepreneur and CMO at Kiddie KreditMeet John D. Saunders, Multiple Entrepreneur and CMO at Kiddie KreditJohn D. Saunders is a Web Designer and Founder at 5Four Digital, CMO at Kiddie Kredit and an Automation Expert with a decade of experience building brands online. He's worked with clients including Audi, NAACP and Apps Without Code.

]]>John D. Saunders is a Web Designer and Founder at 5Four Digital, CMO at Kiddie Kredit and an Automation Expert with a decade of experience building brands online. He's worked with clients including Audi, NAACP and Apps Without Code.

]]>32b05da3-27b4-4bc4-8f6a-4e87ab855a23Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070015:00nofull18Kiddie KreditMeet Mike Gross, COO of Kiddie KreditMeet Mike Gross, COO of Kiddie KreditMike Gross is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur coach, and youth development professional. He has spent more than 10 years creating, designing, & facilitating programs for tomorrow’s leaders and those that serve them. Spreading a message emphasizing entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, and changing the paradigm on young people of color. He is also the founder of the WesGold Fellows Summer Internship (www.wesgoldfellows.com), co-founder of educational app startup Kiddie Kredit (www.kiddiekredit.com) and the author of the youth entrepreneurship book You Can, You, Should, You’re P.A.I.D., a Guide to the Successful Entrepreneur Mindset, which can be found on Amazon or directly on his website at www.mikegrossonline.com.

]]>Mike Gross is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur coach, and youth development professional. He has spent more than 10 years creating, designing, & facilitating programs for tomorrow’s leaders and those that serve them. Spreading a message emphasizing entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, and changing the paradigm on young people of color. He is also the founder of the WesGold Fellows Summer Internship (www.wesgoldfellows.com), co-founder of educational app startup Kiddie Kredit (www.kiddiekredit.com) and the author of the youth entrepreneurship book You Can, You, Should, You’re P.A.I.D., a Guide to the Successful Entrepreneur Mindset, which can be found on Amazon or directly on his website at www.mikegrossonline.com.

]]>ac1ab71e-639f-46cf-859f-053f255aaf01Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070019:59nofull17Kiddie KreditMeet Mac Gardner, Founder of FinLitTech and Author, The Four Money BearsMeet Mac Gardner, Founder of FinLitTech and Author, The Four Money BearsMac Gardner, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, has served in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. His passion for financial literacy led him to publish his first book, “Motivate Your Money!” in 2013. The book served as a tool to share his extensive experiences in the field of Personal Financial Planning. Through the book, his ability to simplify complex financial concepts through stories and his "Mac Nuggets" helped his clients along their financial planning journey. As his family grew and his clients began to ask him for ways to teach their kids about managing money, he decided to use elements from his first book to develop a financial literacy platform for young children. "The Four Money Bears" represent the four basic functions of money. When children gain exposure to money management skills at an early age, they are likely to develop healthy financial planning habits as adults.

Mac also serves as Founder and Chief Education Officer of FinLit Tech. The company's mission is "Building a Bridge Between Financial Literacy and Financial Technology". His firm has recently entered a partnership with eMoney Advisor to collaborate in the development of their new Financial Education & Wellness platform.

]]>Mac Gardner, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, has served in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. His passion for financial literacy led him to publish his first book, “Motivate Your Money!” in 2013. The book served as a tool to share his extensive experiences in the field of Personal Financial Planning. Through the book, his ability to simplify complex financial concepts through stories and his "Mac Nuggets" helped his clients along their financial planning journey. As his family grew and his clients began to ask him for ways to teach their kids about managing money, he decided to use elements from his first book to develop a financial literacy platform for young children. "The Four Money Bears" represent the four basic functions of money. When children gain exposure to money management skills at an early age, they are likely to develop healthy financial planning habits as adults.

Mac also serves as Founder and Chief Education Officer of FinLit Tech. The company's mission is "Building a Bridge Between Financial Literacy and Financial Technology". His firm has recently entered a partnership with eMoney Advisor to collaborate in the development of their new Financial Education & Wellness platform.

]]>07b0b7c4-799d-4482-9a22-a61c69de2987Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -070022:42nofull16Anika JacksonMeet Shannah Quinn, Mother and Kiddie Kredit UserMeet Shannah Quinn, Mother and Kiddie Kredit UserShannah Quinn lives outside of Houston, Texas with her two teenagers and rescue dog. She works as a Business Development Officer for Envision Title. She is an active volunteer for Direct Hope and Kids Meals, and supports various other non-profits through fundraising and advocacy. You can find her on Instagram, @shannahquinnhtx

]]>Shannah Quinn lives outside of Houston, Texas with her two teenagers and rescue dog. She works as a Business Development Officer for Envision Title. She is an active volunteer for Direct Hope and Kids Meals, and supports various other non-profits through fundraising and advocacy. You can find her on Instagram, @shannahquinnhtx

]]>a12e5839-71f1-48d6-815c-c2f1733c4646Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -070017:59nofull15Anika JacksonMeet Amanda Ducach, Founder/ CEO of Social MamaMeet Amanda Ducach, Founder/ CEO of Social MamaAmanda Ducach believes that women are empowered through networking and connections; she created SocialMama to connect mothers for this very purpose.  Amanda is a former sales executive and serial entrepreneur, with a background in the multicultural and technology industry.  Amanda holds an MBA in leadership, and currently resides with her son and husband in Houston, TX.

]]>Amanda Ducach believes that women are empowered through networking and connections; she created SocialMama to connect mothers for this very purpose.  Amanda is a former sales executive and serial entrepreneur, with a background in the multicultural and technology industry.  Amanda holds an MBA in leadership, and currently resides with her son and husband in Houston, TX.

]]>625020f6-02c3-4c6f-8ed8-a1d7926ddb2aMon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -070016:19nofull14Anika JacksonMeet Steven Cleveland, Filmmaker, College Professor, FatherMeet Steven Cleveland, Filmmaker, College Professor, FatherSteven was born into poverty in Birmingham, Alabama. His family eventually settled in the Bay  Area, specifically Richmond, CA, which at the time had more murders per capita than anywhere  else in the country. From these humble beginnings, Steven graduated from UCLA & USC in  Los Angeles, the first of his family to go to college. College transformed Steven’s world-view by  opening him up to the many possibilities that are available but when he returned home to his  “ghetto”, he noticed a different message of hopelessness.

He wanted to change that message by  using film and education. After cutting his teeth in production on music videos for such artists  as Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, and Mandy Moore, he was fortunate enough to executive produce  commercials & music videos for the likes of the Old Lahaina Luau Company and Grammy  Award Nominee Ledisi. He then began to develop a media-based service learning curriculum  aimed at producing high-quality media by pairing professionals with youth. The marriage of  cultural exploration via the arts served him well in both of his roles, i.e. filmmaker &  educator.

At Cal State University, East Bay, Steven is a Black Studies Professor in the Department  of Ethnic Studies, a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Professor in the Department of  History and an African American (AFAM) Faculty Fellow at the Diversity and Inclusion Student  Center (DISC). Currently, Steven resides in Los Angeles where he wakes up every day working  to infuse Black Humanity into a variety of media projects.

]]>Steven was born into poverty in Birmingham, Alabama. His family eventually settled in the Bay  Area, specifically Richmond, CA, which at the time had more murders per capita than anywhere  else in the country. From these humble beginnings, Steven graduated from UCLA & USC in  Los Angeles, the first of his family to go to college. College transformed Steven’s world-view by  opening him up to the many possibilities that are available but when he returned home to his  “ghetto”, he noticed a different message of hopelessness.

He wanted to change that message by  using film and education. After cutting his teeth in production on music videos for such artists  as Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, and Mandy Moore, he was fortunate enough to executive produce  commercials & music videos for the likes of the Old Lahaina Luau Company and Grammy  Award Nominee Ledisi. He then began to develop a media-based service learning curriculum  aimed at producing high-quality media by pairing professionals with youth. The marriage of  cultural exploration via the arts served him well in both of his roles, i.e. filmmaker &  educator.

At Cal State University, East Bay, Steven is a Black Studies Professor in the Department  of Ethnic Studies, a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Professor in the Department of  History and an African American (AFAM) Faculty Fellow at the Diversity and Inclusion Student  Center (DISC). Currently, Steven resides in Los Angeles where he wakes up every day working  to infuse Black Humanity into a variety of media projects.

]]>6f178f2b-db47-4af4-9a5b-a4532d195549Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -070031:07nofull13Anika JacksonMeet Julie Scotland and Pauline Rotetta, Founders of PasitoMeet Julie Scotland and Pauline Rotetta, Founders of PasitoPauline Roteta

Co-Founder & CEO, Pasito

Pauline Roteta brings to Pasito extensive experience in private investing, finance, growth and operations. Prior to Pasito, Pauline was a Senior Investor and Portfolio Manager at BlackRock. Pauline is a Fulbright Scholar and Fellow at the at The Capital Network. She holds a B.Eng. from Vanderbilt University.

Julie Scotland 

Co-Founder & CMO, Pasito

Julie Scotland comes from a successful career in technology, startups, and marketing leadership. She is also a new mom. Before Pasito, Julie ran Migration Marketing Consulting, where she led go-to-market and growth marketing strategies for funded technology startups. Previously, Julie led the MyCase Marketing team at SaaS technology unicorn AppFolio.

]]>Pauline Roteta

Co-Founder & CEO, Pasito

Pauline Roteta brings to Pasito extensive experience in private investing, finance, growth and operations. Prior to Pasito, Pauline was a Senior Investor and Portfolio Manager at BlackRock. Pauline is a Fulbright Scholar and Fellow at the at The Capital Network. She holds a B.Eng. from Vanderbilt University.

Julie Scotland 

Co-Founder & CMO, Pasito

Julie Scotland comes from a successful career in technology, startups, and marketing leadership. She is also a new mom. Before Pasito, Julie ran Migration Marketing Consulting, where she led go-to-market and growth marketing strategies for funded technology startups. Previously, Julie led the MyCase Marketing team at SaaS technology unicorn AppFolio.

]]>1b4c26e8-38e5-49de-9f4a-738c4f81508bMon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -070027:11nofull12Anika JacksonIntroducing Kiddie Kredit's Fearless Leader, Evan LeaphartIntroducing Kiddie Kredit's Fearless Leader, Evan LeaphartFor our very first podcast, we introduce the man behind the plan.

Evan Leaphart is the founder of Kiddie Kredit, a mobile chore tracking app that teaches kids about credit. He combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving real problems that help the community around him. With regards to Kiddie Kredit, Evan explains, “I’ve always enjoyed being an entrepreneur but it feels good being focused on the project I’ve always wanted to create.” Evan’s early childhood experiences in Pittsburgh and Baltimore exposed him to many different cultures and environments which has aided in his ability to connect and mentor youth. Evan encourages youth to follow their dreams and pursue their passions - to create great careers rather than jobs that make everyday feel like work. He has lived in Miami the past 17 years and is also co-founder of the Black Men Talk Tech conference.

]]>For our very first podcast, we introduce the man behind the plan.

Evan Leaphart is the founder of Kiddie Kredit, a mobile chore tracking app that teaches kids about credit. He combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving real problems that help the community around him. With regards to Kiddie Kredit, Evan explains, “I’ve always enjoyed being an entrepreneur but it feels good being focused on the project I’ve always wanted to create.” Evan’s early childhood experiences in Pittsburgh and Baltimore exposed him to many different cultures and environments which has aided in his ability to connect and mentor youth. Evan encourages youth to follow their dreams and pursue their passions - to create great careers rather than jobs that make everyday feel like work. He has lived in Miami the past 17 years and is also co-founder of the Black Men Talk Tech conference.

]]>a9e54b0f-fda2-414e-8075-1185277c5099Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -070022:56nofull11Anika Jackson