The PennyDrops Podcast
By PennyDrops
The PennyDrops PodcastMay 04, 2021
#6 - Financial Literacy From Coast-to-Coast
In the final episode of season 1 of the PennyDrops Podcast, we welcome Tyler Schmidt, the president of PennyDrops at MacEwan, as well as Lovely Ranges, chapter president of PennyDrops at SFU. Hear them discuss the differences in the financial literacy landscapes across Canada, as well as the differences between running a chapter in their respective provinces.
#5 - Managing Your Money
In this episode, we discuss the challenge of learning how to manage your money with Financial Educator Anne Arbour, from the Credit Counselling Society. We cover topics of financial planning, financial stress and debt, as well as how young students can prepare themselves to tackle their finances.
Learn more about the Credit Counselling Society:
http://www.nomoredebts.org/
http://www.mymoneycoach.ca/
#4 - Our Founding Story
In this episode, we welcome special guests Meagan Prins and Brenden McKinney, co-founders of PennyDrops, to discuss why they started the organization. We also discuss the issue of financial literacy and why it is so important for students to be financially prepared for the real world.
#3 - A Conversation With High School Students
We interview young students from grades 9 to 12 to hear about their personal experiences with financial literacy. Among other topics, we ask them about their spending habits, whether or not they have learned about finances in school, and what worries them when thinking about their future finances.
#2 - The Importance of Financial Literacy
In Episode 2, we address the importance of financial literacy with Ivan Chiang, our Chief Executive Office, and Jacob Rizzuto, our outgoing Chief Operating Officer. We talk about their roles in the organization and their experiences with personal finances. We also discuss the importance of financial literacy in Canada and the underlying issues.
#1 - What is PennyDrops?
Welcome to Episode 1 of The PennyDrops Podcast.