What if your child could say “investment” before they could spell it?
In this heartfelt and deeply practical episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl welcome Dr. Michele Cho Dorado, a pediatric gastroenterologist turned financial literacy advocate for kids. Michele shares how her own lack of financial education, despite years of medical training, led her to write a series of children’s books that teach money concepts through stories and play.
Together, they explore how families can normalize money conversations, build values-driven wealth legacies, and raise empowered, financially confident children. It’s not about raising rich kids, it’s about raising capable ones.
Here’s what you can expect from the episode:
How financial confidence begins with vocabulary (yes, even at age 3)Why gamifying money works and how to start with bedtime storiesThe role of family values in building generational wealthNavigating tough conversations about inheritance and entitlementAnd more!Previous Episodes of Interest:
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Opus Private Client, LLC [email protected]LinkedIn: Iván WatanabeYouTube: OPUS Private Client, LLCOpus Private Client, LLC [email protected] LinkedIn: Evan WohlYouTube: OPUS Private Client, LLCConnect with Dr. Michele Cho Dorado:
Bright Futures EDG[email protected]LinkedIn: Michele C.Instagram: @brightfuturesedgFacebook: Bright Future EDGDr. Michele Cho Dorado is a physician, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for empowering children through financial literacy. As the founder of Bright Futures EDG (Empower Develop Grow), she inspires through storytelling and actionable strategies that connect wealth building with family values, leadership, and legacy. She is the author of Mimi’s Money Book series, which introduces core money concepts to kids.
She has hosted the Prosperous Kids Summit for the past 2 years, an annual event that brings together experts to help parents raise financially grounded and confident children. She has had numerous publications and speaking engagements, cofounded the Physician Entrepreneur Exchange, and is also an active real estate investor.
However, her most important role is that of mom to her two young kids and wife to her husband. Through it all, Michele’s mission remains the same – to empower young minds and build wealthy futures.