Jessica Perrone is a seasoned finance expert with more than 16 years of experience. As a mom of three teenage girls and a passionate advocate for financial education, she is dedicated to empowering young people with knowledge about money and investing. Jessica’s innovative and relatable approach has led her to develop a curriculum that makes finance approachable, fun, and relatable for teens of all backgrounds.

In this episode, I talk with Jessica about her passionate advocacy for financial literacy, especially among young women. Jessica shares her unique approach to smarter spending, emphasizing the importance of removing emotion from financial decisions. We dive into her personal upbringing and how it shaped her financial teaching methods, including how she educates her three teenage daughters about budgeting and work ethic. We cover crucial credit management strategies, generational differences in handling credit, and the role of credit scores in long-term financial health. Jessica and I also discuss empowering women in finance, challenging societal norms, and practical strategies for taking control of your financial destiny.

In this episode:

[00:00] - Intro
[01:19] - Meet Jessica Perrone
[01:50] - Jessica's background and family life
[04:04] - Financial lessons learned from childhood
[08:38] - The importance of credit scores
[14:20] - Jessica's financial journey
[20:39] - Three ways to invest
[22:23] - The inspiration behind Her Financial IQ
[23:20] - Empowering women through financial education
[27:42] - Mindfulness in financial decisions
[32:44] - Choosing the right financial advisor
[39:11] - Advice for young women on financial success
[42:06] - Final thoughts and how to connect

Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.

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117: Jessica Perrone — A Guide to Financial Empowerment with Jessica Perrone