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 #8: Kid Vendor Day: Growing Young Entrepreneurs at the Snohomish Farmers Market
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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, Executive Director of the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, to explore how Kid Vendor Day empowers young entrepreneurs and brings families together in memorable, meaningful ways.
You’ll hear how kids learn real money skills, customer service, pricing, creativity, and confidence—all inside a fun, play-based environment. We also talk about why this program strengthens the wider community, including the partnerships between the Market, the Chamber, and local businesses.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or a farmers market manager looking to start your own youth vendor program, this conversation offers inspiration, stories, and practical insight. Everything you need to get kids engaged, supported, and excited about entrepreneurship is in this episode.
⭐ Perfect for families, homeschoolers, youth programs, and markets ready to bring more learning, joy, and community spirit to their town.
Show Notes & Resources
TheLittleBooksOfBigBusiness.com
SnohomishFarmersMarket.com (Youth page)
SnohomishChamber.org events
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