Let's Play Money
Let’s Play Money is the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations.
Hosted by certified coach and children’s author Mara Williams, each 20–30 minute episode blends creativity with practicality — turning everyday moments into powerful money lessons for kids. From a farmers market business to bake sales to pet-sitting, Mara’s playful, story-based approach makes financial literacy fun, easy to understand, and engaging for the whole family.
Each episode begins with a guest sharing their first money memory, explores a topic from Mara’s Financial Literacy Triangle (play, literacy, coaching), and wraps up with a lightning round inspired by her book series, The Little Books of Big Business.
Because money lessons don’t need to be boring — they just need to begin.
Let's Play Money
Latest Episodes
Episode #10: The Terrible Things That Happen When We Skip Teaching Kids About Money: +Heartwarming Moments That Change Everything
What really happens when kids aren’t taught about money?In this episode, Mara takes a closer look at the quiet, real-life patterns that can follow people for years - often starting in childhood. From a conversation with a woman in her 70...
What Is a Zine? A Simple Tool to Teach Kids About Money
In this episode, Mara introduces a brand-new tool for families: the Let’s Play Money Zine.If you’ve never heard the word zine before, it simply means a small mini-magazine; something simple, creative, and fun to read. Mar...
Episode #8: Kid Vendor Day: Growing Young Entrepreneurs at the Snohomish Farmers Market
Kid Vendor Day has become one of Snohomish’s most loved community traditions—and today we’re taking you behind the scenes.In this episode, Mara sits down with Sarah, Executive Director of the Snohomish Farmers Market, and Krystal,...
Episode #7: A Calm Money Reset for the New Year
January often comes with pressure — to reset routines, make plans, and “do money better” as a family.In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, Coach Mara invites parents to take a calmer approach. Instead of goals,...
Episode #6: 2025 Year in Review: How Kids Learned About Money Through Play, Community, and Entrepreneurship
2025 was a big year for kid entrepreneurs! In this episode, Coach Mara recaps the top highlights from a year filled with youth business programs, farmers market partnerships, and fun subscription boxes that help kids learn about money.Yo...
