Empowering Teens Through Financial Literacy | Rethink Everything You Know – Brooke Lapides & Dana Georgiou

In this inspiring episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, host Michael Hammond sits down with two powerhouse women in financial services — Brooke Lapides, Director of Business Partner Development at MeridianLink, and Dana Georgiou, Chief Everything Officer and passionate financial literacy advocate.

Together, they co-authored "Rethink Everything You Know About Financial Literacy: Teen Edition", a collaborative book written by 14 incredible women. From personal stories of financial missteps to practical lessons designed to empower teens and young adults, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and hope for the next generation.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

Why schools fall short on teaching financial literacy

How everyday money mistakes turn into lifelong lessons

Why this book is a must-have for every teen, parent, and educator

The power of LinkedIn connections that sparked this movement

How to order your copy — and even bulk orders for schools or nonprofits

📚 Get your copy on Amazon: [Insert Link]

📦 Interested in bulk orders? Connect with Brooke or Dana on LinkedIn.

🔗 Connect with the Guests:

Brooke Lapides: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookelapides

Dana Georgiou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danageorgiou

📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode if you’re passionate about making financial literacy accessible to all generations.

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