In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Kelly Lee, author of The Little Economist series, to talk about why financial literacy is missing from early education — and how she’s changing that.
After seeing how many adults struggled financially during the pandemic, Kelly decided to create something that didn’t exist: simple, fun, and engaging ways to teach kids about money from a young age.
What started as drawings for her own child turned into a growing book series that helps kids understand real-world concepts like saving, spending, inflation, and even investing.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why most adults were never taught financial literacy
How kids can understand money as early as 3–5 years old
The difference between needs vs. wants (and why it matters)
Why storytelling is the best way to teach complex concepts
How early exposure to money shapes long-term success
If you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or someone who wishes you learned about money earlier — this conversation will change how you think about financial education.
📚 Learn more about Kelly Lee and her books:
👉 https://econforkids.com
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