581. Empowering Change Through Financial Literacy + Entrepreneurship - Shelley Miles

Meet Shelley. She brings 30 years of experience leading entertainment and tech businesses to the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, where she serves as CEO. Shelley shares how the foundation is redefining financial and entrepreneurial education with storytelling, engaging games, and innovative tools. From creating business plans to building productive habits, these resources make learning about money fun and accessible for all ages. 💸🎮 Tune in to hear how this org scales impact through media, helping people reach their full potential and create a brighter future!

💡 Learn

• Mission + history of the Singleton Foundation
• Mindsets + advice for leaders and entrepreneurs 
• The power of financial and entrepreneurial education  

Today’s Guest
Shelley Miles, CEO, Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

Episode Highlights

• Shelley’s journey and story to where she is today (2:45) 
• The Singleton Foundation's History and Mission (4:30)
• The Singleton Foundation’s program (6:50)
• The importance of financial literacy and  entrepreneurship for future generations (14:55)
• Mindsets shifts from CPA to nonprofit leader (18:10)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Shelley’s life (22:45)
• Shelley’s One Good Thing: I live by wanting to bring my full self to whatever I'm doing every day. + I like to surround myself with people that care about similar things, that are way better at what they do than I could ever be. (26:45)
• How to connect with the Singleton Foundation (27:55)

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