The 11-Year-Old Teaching Financial Literacy & Taking the Stage w/ Advik Dhand

Welcome back to Getting Speakers Booked — the podcast by speakers, for speakers. In today’s episode, Macy Baxi sits down with Advik, a young author, financial literacy advocate, and speaker selected for the November 16th TEDxLikeMary stage. This conversation highlights why youth voices matter on stage and how speaking can be a powerful tool at any age. Advik shares how a 5th-grade stock market competition sparked his love for finance, eventually leading him to write his book Become an Investor in an Hour — a simple, easy-to-understand guide designed to help kids (and adults) get an early start in financial literacy. 🎤 In this episode, you’ll hear: How a school competition turned into a passion for finance Why Advik decided to write a book to help others get a head start How speaking at nonprofit, community, and religious gatherings built confidence Why public speaking doesn’t have to start as a “career” to make an impact What excites him most about stepping onto a big stage for the first time Why youth representation brings fresh perspectives audiences need to hear This episode is a powerful reminder that great speakers aren’t defined by age — they’re defined by clarity, curiosity, and courage. If you’re a speaker, parent, educator, or organizer who believes in nurturing the next generation of voices, this conversation will inspire you. ⭐ Join the community → Global Speakers Circle (Free Facebook Group): Connect with speakers, network, and get weekly tips 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalspeakercircle ⭐ Connect with Macy → Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @MacyBaxi → Coaching, TEDx support, and speaker resources: 👉 https://linktr.ee/macybaxi ⭐ Connect with Advik → Young Author & Financial Literacy Speaker If you're a speaker who wants more stages, more confidence, and more opportunities — you’re in the right place. 👉 Hit Subscribe, and let’s get you booked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.