The Wallet Gyde w/ Caleb Kioh

In The Trenches is a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey with Caleb Kioh of WalletGyde, Donovan Bennett of Mili Llama, and Kris and Kyle Colley of BookUm—innovative BIPOC founders leading the charge in their industries.

This conversation uncovers the real startup grind, exploring the pivotal challenges and triumphs of building businesses from the ground up. From navigating accelerator programs, securing fundraising, and mastering startup checklists to scaling operations, hiring the right team, and managing day-to-day operations, these founders share their battle-tested strategies and hard-won lessons.

Learn how the power of networking has opened critical doors, how they strive to balance work and life, and where they draw their inspiration to keep pushing forward. More than just short-term wins, Caleb, Donovan, Kris, and Kyle share their long-term vision for their companies and the communities they aim to impact.

Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a startup veteran, or someone looking to understand what it takes to build and sustain a business, this episode offers actionable advice, invaluable insights, and a celebration of the resilience and innovation of BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered as we take you into the trenches of entrepreneurship—where visions are tested, lessons are learned, and businesses are born.

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In this episode of Economic Insights, host Caleb Kioh sits down with Amy Sherman, Vice President of Public Affairs at Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain, to discuss the vital role of economic and financial literacy in shaping future generations. Together, they delve into Junior Achievement’s mission and the impact of their programs on students, educators, and communities.

The conversation begins with professional development for educators within JA’s mission (4:23) and transitions to the program's reach in the Rocky Mountain region (5:31). Amy highlights the importance of economic literacy for students (8:54), addressing how it equips them to navigate future challenges and the long-term benefits for individuals and communities (11:04).

The discussion also features compelling success stories from JA’s economic literacy initiatives (30:33) and the significance of understanding the free enterprise system (40:18). Amy shares how JA evaluates program impact and testimonials from participants (47:08) while also discussing challenges and successes in Colorado schools (50:11). Looking ahead, Amy outlines future goals and vision for expanding economic literacy programs (52:26) and emphasizes the broad importance of financial literacy for societal growth (53:14).

The episode wraps up with Amy offering advice to aspiring leaders in economic and financial education (55:05). Don’t miss this insightful conversation on empowering students with the skills they need for a financially successful future.

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