Financial Literacy Is a Life Skill: Empowering Communities with Shangra-La Jones | #256

Shangra-La Jones is an Advisory Board Member of the Colorado Financial Educators Council (COFEC) and an active member of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) Financial Advocacy Committee. She holds two Master’s degrees—one in Public Financial Management and one in Public Administration—and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry as a broker, banker, and auditor.Since 2008, she has delivered high-quality financial literacy education to youth and adults, focusing on equity, standards-based learning, and community-centered financial empowerment.⏱️ Episode Highlights• Why Financial Literacy Is a Life SkillShangra-La explains why financial education should start as early as age seven and how early exposure builds confidence, vocabulary, and long-term decision-making skills.• Inside The Ultimate Financial Literacy ProgramLearn how her Black-owned education company partners with the National Financial Educators Council to deliver evidence-based, outcomes-driven financial education for underserved communities.• Teaching Kids Through Word AssociationDiscover how her word-search and workbook approach helps children, teens, and adults understand financial concepts beyond memorization.• Financial Literacy & Community ImpactA powerful discussion on working with churches, community leaders, and public platforms to move beyond awareness and toward real financial participation and investment.• The Cost of Financial IlliteracyWhy even high earners and professional athletes can struggle financially—and what everyday families can learn from those stories.• Special December OfferShangra-La is offering 20% off her financial literacy books for the month of December to help expand access to financial education.• What’s Coming NextA preview of her upcoming financial literacy workbook for teens and adults, scheduled for release in 2026.📚 Featured BooksThe Ultimate Financial Literacy Word Search for KidsAn interactive 100-page book featuring over 1,200 financial literacy terms designed to make learning fun and engaging for children.The Ultimate Financial Literacy Word SearchA 2,000-word puzzle book for teens and adults covering investing, budgeting, risk management, and financial planning.The Ultimate Financial Literacy Workbook for KidsA hands-on activity workbook with word scrambles, mazes, and puzzles to build real-world money skills.🔗 Connect with Shangra-La Jones🌐 Websiteshttps://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/community-champion-the-colorado-financial-literacy-project/https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/advisory-board-member-shangra-la-jones/https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/shangra-la-jones-on-savings-expenses-and-budget-planning/📸 Instagram@sistershare_bracelet_jewlery_ FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS:Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this show? Text #S101MPodcast to 1-(804) 800-STAR (7827)  FOLLOW S101M PODCAST:Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/Stardom101MagFacebook:  http://www.facebook.com/stardom101magazineTwitter:  http://www.twitter.com/stardom101magYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJK-XKiliCjq4JQKjIsdig ✨ About The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast:The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast highlights faith, entrepreneurship, creativity, and purpose-driven hustle—featuring leaders, artists, and visionaries building impact and ownership across industries.