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Sep 29, 2026 42 min

Diana Isern - Money Talks

from The Dr. Will Show Podcast Hosted by Diana Isern, Dr. Will Deyamport III

Diana Isern is an educator, author, and financial empowerment advocate who spent twenty years in New York City public schools, fifteen of them as a high school assistant principal. Along the way she built two finance courses and a girls' investing club that teens signed up for again and again. She's the author of Money Talks: An Educator's Guide to Teaching Financial Empowerment (Beacon Press, 2026), a practical guide for educators and parents who want to talk about money in a way that feels simple, honest, and shame-free. An Accredited Financial Counselor® and Sloan Teaching Champion Award recipient, Diana has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and MarketWatch. A first-generation college graduate and Boston College alum, she now leads learning and engagement at Stackwell Capital. She lives in Queens, NYC with her spouse and two children. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business You’ve spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it’s time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn’t just another book; it’s the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business. I wrote this book because I’ve been where you are. I know what it’s like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout ✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar) ✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful ✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnerships Whether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table. Grab your copy today and take control of your future. Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will

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In this episode, Diana Isern shares her journey from public education to becoming a financial literacy advocate and author. She discusses how teachers can incorporate financial education into their classrooms, the importance of mindset, and navigating new digital economy topics.

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