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School for Startups RadioAugust 27, 2025 – Internal Guidance System Zen Cryar DeBrucke and GreatCynthia FisherZen Cryar Debrucke – Founder of Fear Free Human
Anytime you’re feeling worry, fear, anxiety, overwhelm, doubt, guilt,
frustration, irritation – procrastination is actually not a character flaw. It’s guidance.
Zen Cryar DeBrucke went from high school dropout to getting my Bachelors degree in Foreign Policy, from UC Davis, to founding one of the first Internet usability firms in San Francisco in 1996. All the way, she followed this innate tool she discovered that she call the Internal Guidance System® (IGS). When she followed it success came easily and naturally. She is proud that she get to shar...
2025-08-2753 min
The FitMoney PodcastEncore: Why Do We Need Financial Literacy? Highlights from the ShowThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeThis year, FitMoney set out to host our financial conversations to inspire you to have ones of your own. Along with leaders across the financial literac...
2024-04-3018 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: How Can We Make Investing More Accessible? with Michael ObucinaThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeOn this episode, FitMoney External Relations Manager Jacob Wittenberg is joined by Michael Obucina, an Options and Education Manager at Robinhood Financial helping educate the current...
2024-04-2627 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: Explaining Money to Kids with Jamie BosseThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeIn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier talks to financial planner, author, and mother of four Jamie Bosse on her work helping clients improve their f...
2024-04-2321 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: How We Model Money Habits with Adam CarrollThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with professional and financial speaker, author, filmmaker, and podcast host Adam Carroll, to discuss how he’s not onl...
2024-04-1926 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: Fighting Financial Inequities by Building Confidence with Tori DunlapThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats with New York Times Bestselling author Tori Dunlap, the Founder and CEO of Her First 100K and hos...
2024-04-1626 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: How Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids with Bobbi RebellThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Bobbi Rebell, a Certified Financial Planner, podcast host, and author of Launching Financial Grownups - where...
2024-04-1225 minThe FitMoney PodcastEncore: Implementing Engaging Financial Education with Jim CurranThis Financial Literacy Month, join FitMoney to kickstart your students’, your family’s, or your own financial literacy journey! Though financial literacy is a skill we’ll all need for life, the first step is simply getting started. Financial Literacy Month is about building a brighter financial future, so join us in challenging ourselves to get (financially) fit in just five days. Get started for free at http://fitmoney.org/fit-in-5-challengeOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats Jim Curran, the Financial Know How Program Manager at Cape Cod Five to discuss the impact Cr...
2024-04-0922 min
The FitMoney PodcastWhy Do We Need Financial Literacy? Highlights from the ShowThis year, FitMoney set out to host our financial conversations to inspire you to have ones of your own. Along with leaders across the financial literacy landscape, we discussed why it’s important and how we can all be a part of the mission. We’ve gathered some of our favorite moments, quotes, and advice from this year for one final episode that’ll get you, your classroom, or your family started towards the financial goals you’ll set.Donate to FitMoney: https://fitmoney.org/donateView our Year in Review 2023: http://fitmoney.org/2023yearinreviewConne...
2023-12-2018 min
The FitMoney PodcastImproving Our Money Mindset with Tonya RapleyOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Tonya Rapley, an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of My Fab Finance to discuss her work helping others overcome their financial hurdles by sharing stories, resources, and collaborating on initiatives to build brighter financial futures. Today, Jessica and Tonya discuss what she notices today around common beliefs and misconceptions on money, and the mindsets that often prevent us from becoming from financially confident.Connect with Our Guest:Website: https://myfabfinance.com/Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com...
2023-12-0623 min
The FitMoney PodcastOvercoming our Financial Fears with Meghan DwyerToday, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Meghan Dwyer, a Certified Financial Planner and host of the "Money Isn’t Scary" podcast. Meghan’s on a mission to empower women to take control of their money and make confident decisions. Together, Jessica and Meghan discuss why logging on to our bank can be intimidating, how we have these conversations with kids, and how you, by the end of the episode, can feel better approaching your financial wellbeing.Connect with Our Guest:Website: https://www.moneyisntscary.com/Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitm...
2023-11-0825 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow Can We Protect Our Money from Scams? with Allan LiskaOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Allan Liska, a Threat Intelligence Analyst at Recorded Future, to discuss the common financial scams and frauds spenders and savers of all ages come across, how we recognize them, and then protect ourselves from. With the rise of online banking, payment apps, and more digital forms of spending and saving, it’s important we keep ourselves and our families or students, educated on what they should look out for.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com/learnfitmoneyTwitter: http://tw...
2023-10-2523 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow the Credit for Life Fair is Preparing Students for the "Real World"On this special episode, we’re talking about experimental learning through the Credit for Life Fair - an immersive experience for high school students to practice budgeting and financial decision-making in the "real world." Teachers and students are sharing how it’s changing the way they’re preparing for the future… for the better. Today, we’re chatting with the Institution for Savings, a Credit for Life presenter, a teacher bringing the fair to life, and a student themself on it's lasting impact.Learn how to bring the Credit for Life fair to your school at http://creditforl...
2023-10-1128 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow Can We Make Investing More Accessible? with Michael ObucinaOn this episode, FitMoney External Relations Manager Jacob Wittenberg is joined by Michael Obucina, an Options and Education Manager at Robinhood Financial helping educate the current and next generation of investors. Today, Jacob and Michael are leading a conversation on what educators, caregivers, and students themselves should know when it comes to investing. They discuss the misconceptions, how we can sift through our social media feed's investment advice, how time is an investors' best friend, and how you can pursue your own investment goals even as budgeting gets tougher for families all over the country.FitMoney and...
2023-09-2726 min
The FitMoney PodcastThe Financial Barriers Women Face (and How We Solve Them!) with Women's Money MattersOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Danielle Piskadlo and Michelle Brathwaite from Women’s Money Matters to share their work and programs to amplify and empower women on their financial journey, and also address the systemic barriers women face around their finances. Together, they discuss the role gender plays in how personal financial experiences are built, and what we can do to work towards equity in the personal finance space.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com/learnfitmoneyTwitter: http://twitter.com/learnfitmoney
2023-09-2026 min
The FitMoney PodcastUnderstanding and Managing Financial Stress with Robert FarringtonToday, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor - an online space to help young adults in their personal finance and investing goals. From helping navigate student loans and managing money in a family, today, Jessica and Robert are discussing how we can manage stress around own finances and tune out external pressures that might be making budgeting on our own more difficult. Whether you’re an educator, caregiver, parent, or even just interested in personal finance, there’s surely something for you to takeaway in today’s episode.
2023-09-1325 min
Wellness for Financial GrownupsPeer money pressure for kids with Fitmoney.com's Jessica PelletierKids are heading back to school and facing lots of different social pressures tied to money. Jessica Pelletier shares her insights on how to give the next generation the best values and priorities to set them up for success as financial grownups. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jessica-pelletier
2023-09-1216 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow We Model Money Habits with Adam CarrollOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with professional and financial speaker, author, filmmaker, and podcast host Adam Carroll, to discuss how he’s not only raising kids financially fit kids of his own, but how he’s helping others be empowered and find their own financial takeaways through his own personal stories. Together, they discuss how parents model money behavior when they may not know it, the impact of learning about money early, and what you can do to get started today.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http...
2023-09-0625 min
How To Teach Your Kids About Money#16: Teaching Kids Financial Literacy at Home and School (with FitMoney’s Jessica Pelletier)In this episode of the “How to Teach Your Kids About Money” podcast, Alec interviews Jessica Pelletier, the executive director of FitMoney, a nonprofit organization focused on teaching financial literacy to children. Jessica shares her personal journey and passion for early financial education, highlighting the growth of financial literacy requirements in schools.
Jessica talks about the challenges faced by educators, including time constraints and lack of familiarity with financial literacy topics, and emphasizes the need for professional development to empower teachers to effectively teach these essential skills.
Jessica also explores the role of parents and teac...
2023-07-2846 min
The FitMoney PodcastCurating Education towards Student Interest with Carleen HaylettToday, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Carleen Haylett, the CEO and Founder of EnrichedHQ - an online marketplace for activities, resources, and more, for children to explore their interests and learn skills. A homeschool parent herself, Carleen is helping families find quality, enriching activities for students however they learn - and sharing how an education outside the traditional classroom has values of its own.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com/learnfitmoneyTwitter: http://twitter.com/learnfitmoneyConnect with Carleen and Enriched H...
2023-07-2620 min
The FitMoney PodcastCollege Athletes and Building Your Financial Muscle with Amy PridemoreOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats with Amy Pridemore, the Executive Director of the Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center, on her work to provide financial literacy resources for her community on a college campus, and her history of empowering college athletes not only with the tools to become financially literate, but why they should do so. Stay tuned to hear from Jessica and Amy on the importance of applying financial literacy to any community, and their work to deliver the tools needed.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.org
2023-07-1219 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow Parents Raise Financially Smart Kids with Bobbi RebellOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier is joined by Bobbi Rebell, a Certified Financial Planner, podcast host, and author of Launching Financial Grownups - where she helps parents of teenagers and young adults empower their kids and own their financial independence. Today, Jessica and Bobbi discuss why talking about money with kids can be intimidating, how to navigate these conversations, and the value behind building financially literacy early - before it’s needed.Connect with FitMoney:Website: http://fitmoney.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com/learnfitmoneyTwitter: http://twitter.com/learnfitmoney
2023-06-2824 min
The FitMoney PodcastFighting Financial Inequities by Building Confidence with Tori DunlapOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats with New York Times Bestselling author Tori Dunlap, the Founder and CEO of Her First 100K and host of the Financial Feminist Podcast. After saving $100K by the time she turned 25, Tori set out on a journey to fight financial inequality and build economic opportunity for women - a goal now impacting millions worldwide. On the show, Jessica and Tori discuss the reasons why these financial inequities exist, how we can inspire new investors, and what young entrepreneurs should know about their own financial literacy today for a brighter future...
2023-06-1425 min
The FitMoney PodcastCampus, Careers, and Accounting with Matt TrogdonThis week, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with Matt Trogdon, a Financial Planner and Financial Literacy Workshop Instructor with the Babson Financial Literacy Project. On this episode, Jessica and Matt discuss what the road to becoming a financial planner looks like, along with the questions college students are asking, and what they should know when credit card companies pop up on campus. There’s a lot to know when financial planning so young, so today, we’re focusing on the right questions to ask.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And...
2023-05-3122 min
The FitMoney PodcastWhat Does the Debt Ceiling Mean for You? with Taylor Sohns"Pocket Change" episodes from The FitMoney Podcast are bonus conversations sharing what listeners like you should know about the changing financial and educational landscape. On this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier reunites with Taylor Sohns to discuss what the debt ceiling is, why we're talking about it, and what a decision means for you and your family.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in-between, visit fitmoney.org.Connect with FitMoney:
2023-05-2612 min
The FitMoney PodcastHow to Prepare Students with Career Readiness with John GanssOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with John Ganss, a business teacher at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich, MA, to discuss the vocational school model, and how they’re working towards financial education for their students. Today, we’re answering questions around how we can prepare students for employability, how we can practice healthy money skills for after graduation, and the different ways students learn today, along with some misconceptions around them.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy reso...
2023-05-1719 min
The FitMoney PodcastBuilding Financially Fit Families with Juhi DhawanOn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with Juhi Dhawan, a Senior Managing Director and Global Macroanalyst at Wellington Management. Together, they discuss the concerns families may have as they watch global economics evolve, what those families should know about building financially fit futures for every member of the family, and Juhi’s experience as a woman in finance watching career opportunities grow for greater diversity in the financial world.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in...
2023-05-0321 min
The FitMoney PodcastWhat Does Financial Literacy in the Classroom Look Like? with Abby Coyle and Katie GraceyOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier sits down with Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey, the Founders of Class Equity, a new classroom tool teaching responsibility, saving, and healthy spending through creating your own classroom economy. Together, they discuss how we can implement financial literacy into what students already understand and the power of giving them control, empowering teachers with what they need to explore how it looks within their classroom, and how behavioral education is best learned in our everyday life.Connect with our guests from Class Equity:Website: https://www.cl...
2023-04-2621 min
The FitMoney PodcastWhat You Need to Know About Education Savings with Ali BonoIn this weeks' episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier meets with Ali Bono, the founder and CEO of Pelican, an investment platform to help families understand and build education savings. Today, Jessica and Ali discuss the misconceptions about 529s and other saving options, addressing the “use or lost it” concerns many families have, and sharing their perspective on what every family should know today to build accessible educational opportunities in the future.Connect with our guest, Ali Bono of Pelican:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelicaninvests/Website: https://pelicaninvests.com/Stay tune...
2023-04-1923 min
The FitMoney PodcastThe Digital and Social Money Reality with Taylor SohnsThis week, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats with Taylor Sohns on his financial literacy journey from school, to Wall Street, and co-founding his own company, Life Goal Investments, to provide investments services and opportunities for everyone. Together, they discuss how financial education looks today in a digital world, how we can find trustworthy financial resources, and what young adults and students should know as they embark on a journey of their own. Connect with our guest, Taylor Sohns:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifegoalinvestments/reels/Website: https://www.lifegoalinvestments.com/...
2023-04-1221 min
The FitMoney PodcastFinancial Literacy in Healthcare with Dr. Arvin Garg and Alison LeBlancOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier sits down with pediatrician Dr. Arvin Garg and Alison LeBlanc from the UMass Memorial Child Health Equity Center to discuss social determinants of health as they include and consider poverty as a cause of health concerns. Together, they discuss the role financial literacy has in our overall health, how it can serve as a platform to support those in need, and their work on a more diverse, inclusive, and comprehensive health care approach.Connect with our Guest:Website: https://childhealthequitycenter.org/Stay tuned to...
2023-04-0520 min
The FitMoney PodcastWhat We Need to Make Financial Decisions with Taylor BurtonOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier sits down with founder of Till Taylor Burton, to discuss his mission to build smarter spenders by providing debit cards for teens. Jessica and Taylor discuss the importance of educating students young, trusting them to practice making their own decisions, and the responsibilities that ourselves and institutions have to empower them with financial literacy skills. Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in-between, visit fitmoney.org.Connect with...
2023-03-2920 min
The FitMoney PodcastCreating Positive Financial Relationships with Rashawn FaceyOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats with Rashawn Facey, the Dean of Students for the Gavin Middle School in South Boston and a Boston Public School teacher. Today, they’re discussing Rashawn’s work to empower the next generation with not only the financial knowledge they need, but what they’re asking for. From discussing what students are thinking to building financial resources for teachers, today’s episode is about creating financial relationships around positivity.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy r...
2023-03-1522 min
The FitMoney PodcastExplaining Money to Kids with Jamie BosseIn this episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier talks to financial planner, author, and mother of four Jamie Bosse on her work helping clients improve their financial health, and her original books to introduce healthy financial behaviors to kids. Together, they discuss why talking about money can be so difficult, how “knowing” money is more behavioral, and the questions parents have about teaching their own kids about money.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in-between, visit fitmoney.org.
2023-03-0120 min
The FitMoney PodcastImplementing Engaging Financial Education with Jim CurranOn today’s episode, FitMoney Executive Director Jessica Pelletier chats Jim Curran, the Financial Know How Program Manager at Cape Cod Five to discuss the impact Credit for Life fairs are making for financially fit futures, his work with financial education for students of all ages, and how getting ahead of financial-related stress can lead to a larger sense of wellbeing.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in-between, visit fitmoney.org.Connect with FitMoney:
2023-02-1521 min
The FitMoney PodcastThe FitMoney Podcast TrailerWelcome to the FitMoney Podcast, where we’ll discuss something we all need through our entire life: financial literacy, but also asking tough questions. Why aren't students learning it?Financial literacy is more than the math and a behavior we’ll need beyond the classroom - so we’re learning how we can help students, families, and teachers build a new generation of financially fit students everywhere.Stay tuned to hear from authors, teachers, creators, entrepreneurs, and much more. And, as always, for more financial literacy resources, tools, guides, games, and everything in-between, visit fitmoney.org.
2023-01-2601 min
Rx for Success Podcast85. The Crusader: Cynthia A. Fisher, MBAThe CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/PmMTAb Cynthia A. Fisher is the Founder and Chairman of PatientRightsAdvocate.org, a nonprofit advocacy organization representing American healthcare consumers – patients, employers, unions, and workers – seeking to greatly reduce the cost of healthcare and coverage through systemwide price transparency and creation of a functional, competitive marketplace in healthcare. Cynthia is a public company Director of The Boston Beer Company (SAM) and Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA). Cynthia founded the pioneering cord blood stem cell ba...
2022-01-1051 min
So You Want to Start a Business with Ingrid ThompsonE77 Julia Carlson helps people find their financial freedomCome join us in this FB Group: Healthy Numbers Profit Lab This is the community for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to build and grow a profitable business. https://bit.ly/HNProfitLabGroup Julia’s passion has always been about helping people understand and win with money. She loves inspiring action, coaching disciplined strategies and empowering others to pursue abundance in all aspects of their lives. Julia Carlson, founder and CEO of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group LLC, helps others by inspiring action, coaching disciplined strategies and empowering them to pursue abu...
2019-01-2141 min
Tea Time with TajuanaMindful Finances with Julia CarlsonOn this week's episode of Tea Time with Tajuana, Tajuana sits down with financial guru and entrepreneur Julia Carlson.How she got into the financial worldThe hardest part about starting her businessHow what you were taught about finances impacts youWhy budget is not necessarily the best word to use to describe finances andHow to change your financial mindset to positive Julia's website - https://www.financialfreedomwmg.com/fitmoneyJulia on IG: @fitmoneydr
2018-11-2533 min
Get Happy With J PodcastLet’s Get Financially Fit!In this week's podcast episode we meet Julia Carlson. Julia is the founder and CEO of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group LLC. She is also an award winning wealth advisor and author of the book, Fit Money 7 Steps to Get Your Financial Life in Shape. In this interview Julia talks about her personal journey to becoming a successful business woman in the male dominated world of finance. She shares some starting tips on getting financially fit and I am sure you will be encouraged and inspired! As a special gift for Get Happy With J podcast listeners, you can click on t...
2018-06-1734 min