In this episode of She Talks Money, I’m joined by Samantha Bird, financial literacy specialist and founder of Early Bird Education, for a powerful conversation on raising financially empowered kids and teens.
Samantha opens up about her own journey from financial struggle to stability and shares why teaching kids about money early on is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. We talk about practical ways to introduce financial literacy at home—like using games, allowances, and everyday situations—and how to approach topics like credit, debt, and budgeting with teens.
Samantha also shares some incredible tools she’s created, including the Kids’ Money Workbook and her new gamified program that makes learning about money fun and impactful.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to teach your kids about money—or wished you had learned more yourself growing up—this episode will give you the confidence to start those conversations and set your kids up for financial success.
Follow Samantha on Instagram: @samanthabirdshiloh
Link to her workbooks and Early Bird Education: https://samantha-bird.mykajabi.com/early-bird-education-home
00:00 Introduction to Financial Empowerment for Kids
00:27 Meet Samantha Bird: Financial Literacy Specialist
00:48 The Importance of Financial Literacy for Kids
02:08 Samantha's Personal Financial Journey
04:02 When and How to Start Teaching Kids About Money
05:51 Fun and Practical Ways to Teach Money Concepts
07:32 Popular Resources from Early Bird Education
09:26 Using Technology to Teach Financial Responsibility
11:38 Teaching Teens About Credit, Debt, and Interest
13:40 Common Mistakes Parents Make and How to Fix Them
15:34 Impact of Early Financial Literacy on Generational Wealth
20:00 Success Stories and Final Thoughts