The Money JAR

#180: Back to School and Starting College

Rerun #144: Your Brain and The Future of Work

The changing workforce and technology will alter what skills young people will need in their careers. In this rerun episode, Todd and Evan discuss how both technical and creative thinking skills, using left and right brain, are critical in career success. They talk with guest Matt Sigelman, a leading labor market expert, about hybrid jobs, specialization, and critical skills for the future of work.

Rerun #118: Lessons Learned from a Teenage Entrepreneur

In this rerun episode of The Money JAR, teen entrepreneur and Junior Achievement alumni Kurien Thomas discusses the highs and lows of starting and running a business. He highlights his work on the mental health kit business "Pick-Me-Up" through the JA Company Program, which helped him gain entrepreneurial skills and business experience. Kurien shares his personal purpose and tips for others who want to start their own company.

Rerun #47: Tales from the Shark Tank

Today’s rerun episode of The Money JAR may have you headed to the nearest grocery store! This week, Todd and Evan interview entrepreneurs Erika Welsh and Keeley Tillotson. Erika and Keeley reminisce about their transformation from college students into contestants on ABC’s Shark Tank, recounting their ascent into successful entrepreneurship. With all of the twists and turns along the way, these two good friends share what they’ve learned and how a few obstacles in the road turned out to be bless...

Rerun #148: Entrepreneurial Advice from the Tech World

If you have dreams of starting a company, how do you do it? In this rerun episode of The Money JAR, Todd and Evan interview the co-founder of Hearsay Social, Steve Garrity, who started his own social media company. Steve offers advice for anyone interested in tech entrepreneurship and discusses what personality traits are ideal for an entrepreneur to have.

Rerun #83: Climb Every Mountain

Todd and Evan speak with motivational speaker and adventurer Colin O'Brady, who battled life-threatening injuries to become a professional endurance athlete. Incredibly, he shattered the world record for scaling the tallest mountain on each continent and skiing to the North and South Poles. Discover what motivates Colin and hear his message to all people as they pursue their dreams on this rerun episode of The Money JAR.

Rerun #145: Mental Health and Athletics

In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, co-hosts Todd Yuzuriha and Evan Wilson speak with two Oregon State University student athletes: Taylor Ricci, a gymnast, and Nathan Braaten, a soccer player. These athletes are using sports as a platform for promoting mental health awareness. Taylor and Nathan share their backgrounds, struggles and entrepreneurial experiences. They discuss their campus-wide campaign, Dam Worth It, which has helped reduce stigmas around mental health issues and bring hope a...

Summer Break for the Money JAR

The Money JAR is taking a summer break until October! Keep tuning in every other Monday to hear rerun episodes, and we will be back soon. Follow us on Twitter (@moneyjarpodcast) and Instagram (@moneyjarpodcast) for more information about the podcast and our topics of financial literacy, careers, innovative ideas, entrepreneurship and preparing for the future.

#179: Credit Scores and FinTok

In this week's episode, Mindy spoke with credit advisor Keyla Katz about her experience delivering personal finance advice on the short video platform TikTok. Keyla also dives into her specialty--tips for improving your credit score and making sure it stays high. She speaks on FinTok (the financial side of TikTok) from her personal financial experience, and her hundreds of thousands of followers appreciate her advice. We know you will, too!

#178: Cool Careers in the Trades - Construction Worker

Everyone who is interested in exploring a career in the trades can find a place! Anjanet Banuelos Bolanos is a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) and started her career as a construction worker and laborer when she was in her early 30s, as a single mother of three children. There are over 100 different specialties as a laborer, and Anjanet explains the pros and cons of working in the trades to Mindy and Rishika. Anjanet encourages students interested in the trad...

#177: Cool Careers in the Trades - Sheet Metal Worker

There are plenty of careers out there for students who are interested in working with their hands and learning on the job rather than looking into colleges and getting a higher degree. Mindy and Rishika spoke with John Tillotson, an instructor with Oregon Sheet Metal Institute, about his personal career path in the trades. He talks about his experiences in carpentry and sheet metal, and encourages students interested in learning more about the trades to reach out to local trade unions and traini...

#176: College Tips - How to Pay for Your Degree

College is just one path that a person can take in their life, but it's an expensive option. Fortunately, there are many ways to pay for college! Mindy and Rishika spoke with The College Investor expert, Robert Farrington, about what options are out there when students consider how to pay for college. There are tons of ways to make it through college without sacrificing your future financial security, and we encourage students considering college to talk with your parents and think through your ...

#175: College Tips - Application Experiences

In high school, or even middle school, students may start to think about their higher education plans. College is a great option for people interested in expanding their theoretical knowledge, exploring specific subjects, and training or preparing for specialized, technical or academic careers. Rishika and Mindy have both gone through the process of applying to college in 2020. Rishika applied to many colleges and will be attending her first choice, the University of Michigan, which is outside o...

#174: Summer Jobs - Internship Stories from Students

The Money JAR has spoken with experts on how to get a summer job, but we are also sharing the perspective of two high school students who worked at summer internships and gained industry experience. Mindy spoke to twin sisters with wide-ranging interests about their internship experiences during the summer of 2020. Lily and Phoebe Garrett discuss the processes they went through when applying for an internship (both a formal process and an informal query), what a typical day looked like in sports...

#173: Summer Jobs - Resumes and Interview Prep

Last week, we encouraged students to start their search for a summer job or internship. This week, we have tips for how to show off your best self to potential employers on paper and in an interview. Mindy and Rishika spoke with career counseling expert Linda Favero about crafting a resume that highlights how awesome, unique, and valuable you are. Linda also talks about how to prepare for an interview, from doing your research ahead of time to sending a follow up afterward.

#172: Summer Jobs - Finding What You Want

Summer is right around the corner, and for many folks who are in high school, this is a great time to start thinking about a summer job or internship! The process of getting a summer job can seem daunting, especially if it's your first job, but we found some great experts to give advice on each step in the hiring process. This week, Mindy and Rishika spoke with the President of Junior Achievement of Northern California, Cristene Burr, who is one of Rishika's mentors! Cristene discusses how to fi...

#171: Intro to FinTech as a Teen

Financial technology, or fintech, is a growing market for delivering financial services in an increasingly digital-focused age. Rishika and Mindy are excited to learn about what possibilities fintech holds for young people who want to gain greater financial literacy. Hear from UX designer and financial advisor LaToya Westbrooks about her path to working in the fintech world and how to explore fintech, personal finance, and investing safely.

#170: Intro to Stocks and Investing as a Teen

The stock market is often in the news, but what does it mean when it's up or it's down? What does it mean to invest? Can you invest when you're under 18? Should you invest young? Rishika and Mindy came to stock analyst Jason Moser with a lot of questions about how to understand the stock market and investments when you're a young person, and he had great answers about taking charge of your financial future and feeling a sense of ownership about the businesses you shop or eat at in your own life....

#169: Handling Conflicts and Arguments

Disagreements, arguments, and conflict are a part of the human experience. There are ways to disagree productively, though, and it shouldn't have to be a source of anxiety to bring up a problem in the workplace or at home. Rishika and Mindy speak with negotiation and conflict resolution specialist Dr. Joshua Weiss about how to have a constructive argument with people who have different views from your own, whether it's your parents or your supervisor.

#168: Welcome Rishika!

The Money JAR is taking a new direction! We're still going to be a resource for conversations about money, work, education, and personal life planning, but we want to get a new perspective on the world. The Money JAR is excited to welcome our new student co-host, Rishika Vinnakota! Rishika will bring questions that Gen Z has right now as they prepare for their futures. Get to know a bit more about her and what she's looking forward to talking about with Mindy, what interests her, and what kind o...

Money JAR Co-Host Announcement Next Week!

The Money JAR has our new student co-host! Tune in next week on Monday, March 1st, to hear from the high schooler who will join Mindy to bring the Gen Z perspective on important financial, career, and life-planning topics that affect adults and teens alike.

Rerun #143: Emotional Health and Student Success

Anxiety is affecting teens at an alarming rate. In this rerun episode, we hear from an expert who explains how students and parents can help promote emotional health and deal with anxiety. Todd and Evan discuss performance anxiety, healthy relationships, and the role of technology in students’ lives with Dr. Suvrat Bhargave.

Money JAR Co-Host Opportunity

The Money JAR is seeking a high-school student to join Mindy Lockard as a co-host! We are accepting applications for student co-host until December 7, 2020. There is more information and a link to the application form on our website at juniorachievementradio.com. Please submit your application soon!

Rerun #136: ESPN's Jessica Mendoza

This rerun episode of the Money JAR features Olympic medalist and ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza. Jessica was a four-time First Team All-American outfielder at Stanford University and a member of the US women’s national softball team. She is currently a member of the broadcast team of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. She shares her story with Todd and Evan, from her childhood to her successful career in broadcasting. Jessica discusses career challenges, and how to get out of your comfort zone and...

Rerun #126: Raising Successful Children

In this week’s rerun episode of the Money JAR, psychology professor Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek shares science behind success and the role of play in raising successful children. Kathy, Todd and Evan discuss what success means and tips for parents in helping their kids become brilliant. Kathy presents emerging research about the importance of play in learning and development.

Rerun #95: Helping Community Entrepreneurs

In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, Jessica Jackley shares her inspiring work on social justice and financial inclusion as the co-founder of the world’s first peer-to-peer micro-lending website, Kiva. Todd and Evan hear Jessica’s advice for entrepreneurs and the story of how her experiences led her to fight poverty. Her compassion and people-centric approach to entrepreneurship have helped improved the lives of millions of people.

Rerun #98: Using Grit - Resilience Through Perseverance

This rerun episode of the Money JAR features Cody Coleman, who found his passion and worked hard. Psychologist and author Angela Duckworth describes Cody as a “paragon of grit.” He overcame significant barriers through mentorship, courage and grit. Cody has used the power of passion and perseverance to discover success – he now holds two degrees from MIT and is a PhD Candidate at Stanford University. Todd and Evan hear his story of achievement through resilience through perseverance.

Rerun - #114: Barriers and Blessings

In this rerun episode of the Money JAR, gratitude takes center stage. We interview psychology professor Thomas Gilovich, who discusses the headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry and his research. He talks with Todd and Evan about how gratitude is so important and what that means for young people.

#167: Farewell to Todd

Todd Yuzuriha has been a co-host on the Money JAR for eight years, and he is leaving the show with an incredible number of episodes and hours of advice for parents and young people. Mindy interviews Todd about his experiences during the course of the show, including the story of how he joined the Money JAR back in 2012 when the podcast was just beginning production. Todd also talks about his favorite episodes, the lessons he has learned along the way, and what he wants his legacy to be with the ...

#166: Lunch with Leaders - Tyler Lussi

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington held a career speaker series during the spring this year, with hundreds of students joining the Lunch with Leaders program. Volunteer guest speakers brought inspiration to hundreds of students by sharing about their career, work, and education experience. The moderated discussions held via video conference helped students learn about what attitudes and characteristics it takes to succeed and about different career paths and leadership journeys. Th...