Rethinking College: Empowering Students to Find Their Path with Jackie Postelnick | Ep 14

Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Jackie Postelnick to talk about rethinking college choices and helping students find their unique path. From understanding personal strengths to navigating the overwhelming world of higher education, Jackie shares how families can empower teens to make confident decisions about their future. We Talk About: • Why college is not one-size-fits-all • How to align education choices with a student's values and strengths • Steps families can take to reduce stress and increase clarity in the process • Practical ways to support teens without adding financial pressure About Jackie Postelnick: Jackie Postelnick is an educator and coach who helps students and families navigate the college decision-making process with confidence. Her work centers on empowering teens to uncover their strengths, explore options, and create a future that feels authentic to them. Connect with Jackie: Website: https://jackiepostelnick.com About Linda Grizely: Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely Linda's Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources