
EP173 From J-POP to Entrepreneurship with Kim Cooper, CEO of Youth Culture Inc.
12/22/20 • 31 min
Kim Cooper is the president of Youth Culture Inc., a social enterprise that bridges the gaps between youth and industry. She’s passionate about sharing the stories of underrepresented youth and is part of the movement to bring equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) into the STEM fields. Today Kim joins the show to discuss the importance of resilience and having the courage to pursue your big ideas. Listen in as she describes how she is minimizing negative forces in her life (such as social media) so she can remain hopeful in her business. You will learn the benefit of being vulnerable and putting yourself out there. If you are searching for an inspiring story of hard work paying off, this is not an episode to be missed.
“In order for us all to stay relevant, we have to have that continuous learning and also be able to pivot throughout our lives.” - Kim Cooper
This Week on Young Money:
- The importance of resilience.
- Why you must remain hopeful.
- The power of being open to learning.
- Why you have to be able to pivot.
Key takeaways:
- Believe in yourself.
- Give back when you can.
- Hard work pays off.
- Be vulnerable.
Resources Mentioned:
- EP151 Milli Moves: Financial Fitness Tips from Postsecondary Podcasters Paris Grant & Ryan Banfield
- EP002 Out of the Mouths of Young Money Masters
Connect with Kim Cooper:
Biz Money Mistakes Masterclass – Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid and How to Take Control of Your Business ,
This training has been specifically designed for entrepreneurs with sales in the 6 to 7 figure range who want to proactively change the way they are handling their money matters and navigate the current environment with success.
If you are an entrepreneur with sales at these levels and want to make informed, powerful money decisions, you do not want to miss this important masterclass.
In this short, impactful training I will teach you:
- Your role as Business Owner
- The Top 3 Biz Money Mistakes &
- How to Start New Routines that will Support your Business into the Future
Stop waiting for things to change; take control of your business and join me for the Biz Money Mistakes Masterclass .
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Kim Cooper is the president of Youth Culture Inc., a social enterprise that bridges the gaps between youth and industry. She’s passionate about sharing the stories of underrepresented youth and is part of the movement to bring equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) into the STEM fields. Today Kim joins the show to discuss the importance of resilience and having the courage to pursue your big ideas. Listen in as she describes how she is minimizing negative forces in her life (such as social media) so she can remain hopeful in her business. You will learn the benefit of being vulnerable and putting yourself out there. If you are searching for an inspiring story of hard work paying off, this is not an episode to be missed.
“In order for us all to stay relevant, we have to have that continuous learning and also be able to pivot throughout our lives.” - Kim Cooper
This Week on Young Money:
- The importance of resilience.
- Why you must remain hopeful.
- The power of being open to learning.
- Why you have to be able to pivot.
Key takeaways:
- Believe in yourself.
- Give back when you can.
- Hard work pays off.
- Be vulnerable.
Resources Mentioned:
- EP151 Milli Moves: Financial Fitness Tips from Postsecondary Podcasters Paris Grant & Ryan Banfield
- EP002 Out of the Mouths of Young Money Masters
Connect with Kim Cooper:
Biz Money Mistakes Masterclass – Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid and How to Take Control of Your Business ,
This training has been specifically designed for entrepreneurs with sales in the 6 to 7 figure range who want to proactively change the way they are handling their money matters and navigate the current environment with success.
If you are an entrepreneur with sales at these levels and want to make informed, powerful money decisions, you do not want to miss this important masterclass.
In this short, impactful training I will teach you:
- Your role as Business Owner
- The Top 3 Biz Money Mistakes &
- How to Start New Routines that will Support your Business into the Future
Stop waiting for things to change; take control of your business and join me for the Biz Money Mistakes Masterclass .
Click here to register nowRate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making
Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!
Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.
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EP172 Young Money Celebrates 3 Years with Special Guests Riley & Brenley
Today we are celebrating 3 years of Young Money! Together we have created 172 episodes, are listened to in over 40 countries, and are approaching 120,000 in downloads! It is my absolute privilege to create educational and fun financial content, as well as host amazing guests to help and inspire you along your financial fitness journey. In this episode, I interview my nephew Riley and my niece Brenley in a sibling vs. sibling episode. As you may know, children raised in the same household often have different views and behaviors when it comes to money, and these fun interviews definitely highlight what the research tells us. You'll also hear some highlights of the research after we hear the interviews.
“Sometimes children from the same household have very different thoughts around money.” - Tracey Bissett
This Week on Young Money:
- A celebration of 3 years of Young Money podcast content.
- Whether children raised in the same household usually have similar views about money.
- Which child tends to be the most driven and which the most outgoing.
Key takeaways:
- Save up your money for something you will actually use.
- Do your best in whatever you’re doing.
- Do what you’re passionate about.
- Help others.
Resources Mentioned:
Coming Soon - the 12-Month Money Planner The Ultimate Financial Freedom Workbook for Young Millionaires in the Making This fun, comprehensive workbook will show you how to: 1)Get out of student jail debt 2)Invest like Millionaires 3)Build your financial knowledge and confidence and much more! Head over to bissettbook.com to sign up to be notified when the 12-Month Money Planner is available for purchase. It will be a great way to kick-off 2021Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making
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EP174 2020 Lessons Learned; 2021 Predictions & Tips
What a year it has been! Lots of ups and downs, and certainly not an easy one. To finish the year on a high note, I will be discussing several great things that have happened within Young Money and the world. I am so very thankful for you, loyal young money listeners, our fantastic guests, and all of you who provide support to me, the show, and Bissett Financial Fitness. Listen in as I go over the impacts of COVID-19, as well as what we can be hopeful for as we look toward 2021. You will learn the importance of taking care of yourself before others, whether credit card use has gone up or down since the beginning of the pandemic, and so much more.
“We are all in the same storm but are not in the same boat.” - Tracey Bissett
This Week on Young Money:
- Why you must remain hopeful even in times of darkness.
- The importance of finding out what your situation is and making plans accordingly.
- Why taking care of yourself first is key.
- The many ways to solve a financial panic.
- Why you need to make a savings plan.
Key takeaways:
- Make plans.
- Be kind.
- Support others.
- You are not alone.
- Health is wealth.
- Set financial goals.
Resources Mentioned:
- EP128 Adulting 101: How to Get Out of Debt-No Matter What Got You Into It
- EP131 Adulting 101: Why You Need a Will and Powers of Attorney with Erin Bury
- EP133 How to be Financially Fit During A GlobalPandemic
- EP135 How to Evaluate Your Financial Situation and Plan for Cash Control
- EP137 How to Manage & Negotiate With Creditors (People You Owe Money)
- EP139 Should you be Financially Selfless During a Global Pandemic?
- EP147 Building Financial ResilienceDuring Times of Crisis with Michelle Jackson
- EP149 Adulting 101: How to Deal with Overwhelming Debt Levels with Taz Rajan, Bromwich+ Smith
- EP156 Milli Moves: How to Earn Passive Income with Rachel Richards
Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making
Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
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