The Money JAR

The Money JAR

By Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW WashingtonEducationKids & Family
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The Money JAR episodes

  • #127: Cool Careers - Structural Engineer

    Have you ever looked at a building like the Shard in London and been in awe of the absolute dedication it took to make it happen? In this episode, we speak one of the structural engineers that made it happen. The amazing Roma Agrawal (author, engineer, TV personality, STEM advocate, professional podcast guest) talks about how she utilizes her multicultural upbringing in her career, what it was like being a part of the team that built the tallest building in the Europe, and her advice to students that want to have a cool career in engineering.

    For more information about Roma, visit her website:

    http://www.romatheengineer.com/

    Follow Roma on Twitter: @RomatheEngineer

    Check out Todd's Book "How to Succeed as an Engineer"

    19 min
  • #126: Raising Successful Children

    In this episode, psychology professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek shares science behind success and the role of play in raising successful children. Kathy presents emerging research about the importance of play in learning and development. We discuss what success means and tips for parents in helping their kids become brilliant.

    Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is a psychology professor at Temple University and co-author of "Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children". Learn more about Kathy at her official website at https://kathyhirshpasek.com/.

    22 min
  • #125: How to Become a Dream Employee

    In this episode, we discuss seven tips for success in the workplace. We discuss communication, deadlines, relationships, problem-solving and more. These solutions can help you prepare for the workplace and become a dream employee.

    26 min
  • #124: Career Connections – Internships

    In this episode we talk with a business leader who is providing internship experiences and from a teen who has benefited from it. Graduating high school senior Greta tells how her internship at an architecture firm has inspired her and influenced her career aspirations. Casey Wyckoff, owner of LSW Architects and Chairman of the Board for the Columbia River Economic Development Council, provides advice for young people as they prepare for the world of work. We discuss career skills and why it is important to have hands-on learning experiences.

    26 min
  • #123: #GYFLT

    In this episode, millennial personal finance expert and author Erin Lowry shares her practical personal finance tips. Hear her story about surviving on $23,000 a year in New York City, avoiding debt and setting up for financial success. Erin shares clever tips and sage advice on how to get your financial life together.

    Learn more about Erin at https://brokemillennial.com/.

    28 min
  • #122: Cool Careers – Lawyer

    In this episode we explore the field of law and learn how it can be a cool career. What training is needed? What are the types of work you can do? Collaborative and Family Lawyer Nancy Retsinas shares the good and the bad and her advice for aspiring lawyers.

    19 min
  • #121: Permission to Screw Up

    This episode's guest tells comical stories about her big mistakes in starting a business. From planning for retirement by age 10 to starting a cleaning company in college, Kristen Hadeed highlights the imperfections on her journey as a young entrepreneur. She shares why she encourages failure as a way to learn and how she learned to lead.

    21 min
  • #120: How does Culture Impact Personal Finance?

    What skills are teens lacking in their personal finance? In this interview with Professor Brenda Eichelberger of Portland State University, we look at how young people can break down barriers to build financial literacy and reach their goals. We discuss how culture influences beliefs about money and what that could mean for you.

    24 min
  • #119: Social Entrepreneurship Through Art

    Musician and activist Simon Tam, founder of the world's first and only all-Asian American rock band, shares his story in this episode. Hear why he started "The Slants" and how he built his career while working to change the world.

    21 min
  • #118: Lessons Learned from a Teenage Entrepreneur

    Teen entrepreneur and Junior Achievement alumni Kurien Thomas discusses the highs and lows of starting and running a business. He highlights his work on "Pick-Me-Up" through the JA Company Program, which helped him gain entrepreneurial skills and business savvy. Kurien shares his personal purpose and tips for others who want to start their own company.

    17 min

About The Money JAR

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Welcome to The Money JAR, a podcast for young adults covering real world financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.

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