In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rachael Hanible—author, speaker, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and recipient of the NFEC’s Financial Education Instructor of the Year Award. What began as informal kitchen table conversations with friends’ parents has grown into a national movement to empower individuals—from age 3 to 73—with financial knowledge and confidence.

Motivated by the lack of financial education in her childhood community, Rachael taught herself about money and spent two years offering free coaching to families. Over the past 12 years, she has educated thousands through her company, Missing Peace Financial Group, and launched Millionaires in Training, a program and curriculum designed to teach kids about budgeting, banking, credit, investing, and entrepreneurship.

Rachael shares how she built trust in underserved communities, scaled from one-on-one coaching to leading sessions in over 140 schools and nonprofits, and authored the bestselling children’s book Amber’s Magical Savings Box, which led to a sold-out Barnes & Noble tour.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your impact, Rachael’s journey offers real-world lessons, inspiration, and powerful takeaways.

https://www.rachaelhanible.com/

https://www.instagram.com/peptalks_/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-hanible-a43115192/

Ben Joergens is a nationally recognized financial literacy advocate, community leader, and the Executive Director of Financial Empowerment at Old National Bank. With a career dedicated to bridging the financial knowledge gap, Ben has spearheaded initiatives that empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability and success.

In this episode, Ben shares his personal journey from his early career in banking to becoming a champion for financial education. He discusses Old National Bank’s commitment to community outreach, highlighting innovative programs that provide accessible, practical financial skills to underserved populations. Ben also explores the role of financial institutions in fostering economic empowerment and the importance of partnerships in advancing financial literacy at scale. His passion and leadership offer valuable insights for listeners looking to drive positive change through education, collaboration, and community engagement.

Guest Links

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/old-national-bank

https://www.instagram.com/oldnationalbancorp/

https://www.oldnational.com/about-us/community/financial-education-courses/real-life-finance/

https://www.facebook.com/OldNationalBancorp/

https://rlf.buzzsprout.com/

Craig is a FinTech leader with deep expertise in integrating technology into education and offering practical insights for those looking to enter the FinTech industry. With a career that began in the financial trenches of the steel industry and evolved into founding groundbreaking platforms like SPENDiD and MyBudgetReport, Craig has consistently championed financial health and wellness.

In this episode, Craig shares his inspiring journey, discusses key trends shaping financial technology, and provides actionable advice for educators aiming to integrate tech into the classroom and entrepreneurs looking to build FinTech-based products. Whether you’re an aspiring FinTech innovator or a financial educator, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Guest Links

https://spendid.io/

https://mybudgetreport.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-t-hill/

https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/advisory-board-member-craig-hill/