How can working three jobs in college teach you about finance? Financial Champion Aleah Sidwell shares how balancing multiple jobs during school—and later working as a college admissions counselor—taught her the value of financial education. Listen to our full podcast episode to hear her story and the practical steps behind building financial responsibility through hard work and determination.

01:06 – How did you find your way to Leaders?

02:22 – Why do you feel a personal connection to financial education?

04:18 – Can you tell us about your experience working three jobs in college?

05:26 – Did working three jobs make you feel different from your classmates?

08:12 – Since parents want their children to do better than themselves, how does that look financially?

09:54 – What do you say to people who feel left behind financially?

11:11 – How has your background given you empathy in your role at Leaders?

13:05 – What's unique about the Greater Memphis area?

15:58 – What is the difference between a credit union and a bank?

17:23 – What's your favorite part of teaching financial education?

18:57 – How can someone bring Leaders into their workplace?

20:50 – What's the best financial advice you've ever been given?

22:27 – If you found some extra change in your pocket, what would you spend it on?

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The Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. To learn more about Leaders, visit leaderscu.com.

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