Teaching Kids About Money — Kelly Kirk on Creativity, Investing, and Walter the Vault

Kelly Kirk, Director of Content & Innovation at Walter the Vault, joins Jason Cavness to discuss how storytelling, humor, and creativity can make financial literacy engaging for kids and families.

With a background in international education and acting, Kelly blends teaching, entertainment, and entrepreneurship to bring financial lessons to life. From her years in Shanghai running a private acting school to building Walter the Vault into a global financial literacy brand, Kelly shares her insights on education, investing, and the challenges of balancing creativity with business strategy.

Episode Highlights

• From teaching in China to building a financial literacy brand in the U.S. • How Walter the Vault helps families talk about money • Investing lessons learned from Netflix, Dogecoin, and GameStop • Entrepreneurship, content creation, and financial education for kids • Education, parenting, and the power of immersive learning • Navigating misinformation and financial conspiracies online • Financial literacy, AI, and the future of education

Guest Bio (Condensed)

Kelly Kirk is a financial literacy enthusiast, educator, and entrepreneur, currently serving as Director of Content & Innovation at Walter the Vault. With over a decade of experience in international education, she's developed immersive, creative approaches to teaching — from running a private acting school in Shanghai to building financial education programs that inspire curiosity in children and families.

Her mission is simple: make financial learning engaging, relatable, and fun — and help people of all ages become more confident with money.

Guest Links

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkwtv/ Website – https://walterthevault.com/ X – https://twitter.com/walterthevault Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/walterthevault/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@walterthevault

Guest Quote / Advice

"I always say, if you're gonna be late, be great. So if you're ever running late to anything — embrace it, and when you get there, be awesome."

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