Apr 8, 2024
Guest Colin Ryan speaks to college-age kids nationwide and shares humorous anecdotes to help them grapple with money. He also encourages parents to see their children as the heroes of their financial stories, understand their kids' unique perspectives and personalize conversations to foster connections. During his podcast appearance, Colin and host John Lanza discuss the idea of “earning by saving,” the role of modeling and technology’s impact on financial well-being. They also chat about personal finance's emotional and psychological facets, finding success and contentment in a consumer-driven society, social media's power, vulnerability's importance and the value of connecting through shared experiences.
Colin
Ryan is a comedic financial speaker, an author and an
award-winning storyteller who has been featured everywhere from NPR
and PBS to The Moth Radio Hour and Reader’s Digest. He was named
one of the top ten finance presenters in America and has spoken to
over one million students and adults. He is also the author of A
Comedic Guide to Money and the founder of the Public Speaking for
Leaders Podcast. As a speaker’s mentor, Colin is dedicated to
helping talented leaders and public figures become fun, memorable
and impactful communicators. He now lives in Durham, North
Carolina, with his wife, Lindsey, and their dog, Remy.