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
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.
You’ll hear about:
• New Kidpreneur Kits launching in multiple Washington markets
• The first-ever Let’s Play Money subscription boxes
• A record-breaking Kids Vendor program with 52 young sellers
• Over 700 cups of lemonade served at Kla Ha Ya Days
• The release of our bilingual book Maria Martinez Turns Art Into Income
• More than 100 books donated to families, schools, and clubs
If you're curious how kids can learn financial literacy through stories, play, and real-life experiences, this recap will inspire you.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, and anyone who loves watching kids grow their confidence.
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