{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmpodcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fshangra-la-jones-6wqjoUT8","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Financial Literacy Is a Life Skill: Empowering Communities with Shangra-La Jones | #256","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/db1aabf9-b7f1-4e65-878e-ce8b2f85790b/fcf34a96-6e5a-43d0-9869-ca82e414b9ef/pro1-20-1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/721da42d-f2e0-4693-9daa-1e421ac9e5be\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Financial Literacy Is a Life Skill: Empowering Communities with Shangra-La Jones | #256\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Financial literacy is a life skill—and it’s never too early to start. In this episode of The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Shangra-La Jones, nationally recognized financial educator, author, and Advisory Board Member of the Colorado Financial Educators Council.\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in banking, auditing, and financial services—and two Master’s degrees—Shangra-La shares why financial education must begin in childhood, how underserved communities are impacted by financial literacy gaps, and what practical tools families, churches, and educators can use to build generational financial wellness.\n\nWe also dive into her Ultimate Financial Literacy Program, her interactive book series for kids, teens, and adults, and why financial literacy equity is essential for long-term community empowerment.\n\n🎙️ If you’re a parent, educator, church leader, or community advocate—this episode is for you."}